U.S. Department of Transportation Signals Major Infrastructure Push with $6.9 Billion Investment and Appointment of Transit Pro Andy Byford to Revamp NY Penn Station

HOODLINE

By Beth Carter

June 09, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation, led by Secretary Sean Duffy, is once again grabbing headlines with its latest infrastructure bulletin. With an energetic social media post that avoids the usual government speak, the Department of Transportation laid out a series of recent moves, signaling that the federal government is pushing forward on improving infrastructure from coast to coast.

Among the highlights is the announcement of transport industry veteran Andy Byford to oversee the much-anticipated redevelopment of New York’s Penn Station. Byford, known for his efforts to turn around Toronto’s and London’s transit systems, is expected to bring new life to the beleaguered station. The Department also planned to significantly bolster America’s roads and bridges, rolling out a $1.5 billion investment aimed at repairing damage wrought by natural disasters. The funding falls under the Biden administration's larger efforts to modernize the nation's infrastructure, responding to heightened weather events likely connected to climate change.

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