Infrastructure and Transportation
A modern infrastructure lays the foundation for a thriving economy in the 21st century. For far too long, we have been living off the investments of our grandparents and parents made generations ago. That is why, Congressman Costa has always made it a priority to invest and rebuild our infrastructure.
Since his days in the state legislature, Costa has secured funding to expand and repair highways like 41, 99, and 180, which has resulted in improved safety for drivers traveling through the Valley. In 2013, he secured $16 million to revitalize and open up Fresnoâs Downtown Fulton Mall, leading to an economic boost in the heart of Fresno.
With passenger demand growing, Costa has been a staunch advocate for expanding the Fresno-Yosemite International Airport (FAT), the largest airport in the San Joaquin Valley. He secured nearly $20 million through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to repair its runway and expand the terminal as part of the FAT plan, which led to an $85 economic boost for the community.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
In 2021, Costa was instrumental in getting the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law, which makes a $1.2 trillion investment to rebuild our nationâs infrastructure. Itâs the largest U.S. infrastructure investment since the Eisenhower administration created the Interstate Highway System in the 1950s.
From fixing highways like 99 and 41 to raising B.F. Sisk Dam to improve public transportation, Costa has secured significant investments for the San Joaquin Valley that are creating good-paying jobs and growing our economy.
For more information about the investments from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the San Joaquin Valley, click HERE.
Advancing Californiaâs High-Speed Rail Project
A champion for Californiaâs High-Speed Rail project, Costa authored the 1996 state law that created the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CAHSR) and got the project off the ground. Throughout his time in Congress, he has fought and secured millions to advance the construction of this modern, clean transportation project, which has created 11,000 jobs across California, many of them in the San Joaquin Valley.
In 2010, Costa worked with the Obama Administration to secure and invest $715 million to construct the state's high-speed rail system between Merced and Bakersfield - a major boost to the Central Valley's economy.
With the enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Costa has secured over $3.3 billion to advance the project and ensure California can provide a new method of transportation to residents across the state.
More on Infrastructure and Transportation
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it would rescind $4 billion from California’s High Speed Rail Project.
WASHINGTON – Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Brad Finstad reintroduced the Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments (LAST ACRE) Act, legislation that would improve access to high-speed broadband for
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement:
“There you go again, Mr. President! Your misleading comments and outrageous distortions of California’s High-Speed Rail project were evident today.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement in response to President Trump's comments on planning to investigate California's High-Speed Rail Project.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), released the following statement in response to the tragic plane collision near Reagan National Airport:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) led Valley Leaders in introducing two bipartisan bills to build on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s impact by increasing funding and expanding support for groundwater recharge projects in the San Joaquin Valley.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) secured a major victory through the Water Resources Development Ac
FRESNO, Calif. – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced $98 million to widen State Route 99 in Tulare County at the Paige Avenue multimodal interchange, relieving traffic congestion for San Joaquin Valley drivers. This funding comes from the U.S.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement:
FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: NOT THE PONY EXPRESS — A delegation of 12 California House members, led by Democratic Rep. Jim Costa, sent a letter to the U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Friday, demanding the agency beef up its number of mail-delivery trucks on the West Coast.