{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-works-sharices-shift-us-69-highlights-bipartisan-infrastructure-law", "Davids Works \u201cSharice\u2019s Shift\u201d on US 69, Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Impact", "2023-08-17", "2023", "2023-08", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "OVERLAND PARK, KS - Today, Representative Sharice Davids worked a \"Sharice's Shift\" on US 69 to highlight the impact and implementation of the bipartisan infrastructure law. Davids, who previously released a report on the state of road infrastructure in Kansas' Third District, shadowed the Storm Drainage crew and helped lay 60\u201d concrete pipes. Davids previously helped break ground on the US 69 modernization project, which is funded in part by the bipartisan infrastructure law.\n\n\u201cModernizing US 69 has been a priority since my predecessor\u2019s predecessor, and the bipartisan infrastructure law is helping to finally get this project off the ground,\u201d said Davids. \u201cThis is a great example of how federal investments in our local infrastructure are creating jobs and building safer, stronger, and smarter roadways across Kansas. It was great shadowing hard-working Kansans today and I appreciate the Kansas Department of Transportation\u2019s work to implement federal resources efficiently and effectively.\u201d\n\nIn Kansas, there are 1321 bridges and over 1,995 miles of highway in poor condition. Kansas is expected to receive approximately $2.8 billion over five years in bipartisan infrastructure law investment for highways and bridges, with $1.1 billion already being announced. Davids repeatedly advocated for the US 69 project as the bipartisan infrastructure law advanced through Congress, raising it with the President himself prior to its passage.\n\nThe bipartisan infrastructure law is helping fund the US 69 expansion project, which has been a priority in Johnson County for decades. Specifically, recent federal funding allowed KDOT to accelerate the US 69 / 167th St Interchange, which is projected to see 30,000 vehicles daily by 2050 \u2014 a 450% increase from current levels. The updated interchange will help support expected growth in southern Johnson County and create a clear path for emergency vehicles to reach the recently expanded AdventHealth South Overland Park Hospital.\n\n\u201cThe progress we\u2019re seeing with the 69Express project is the result of KDOT and its partners moving quickly to take advantage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding,\u201d said Calvin Reed, Secretary of Transportation. \u201cThis first-of-its-kind project in Kansas will help manage congestion, improve safety and keep traffic moving well into the future.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe U.S. 69 Expansion Project is a welcome boost for the region's economy,\u201d said Michael White, Executive Director, Kansas Contractors Association. \u201cWith construction already underway, these improvements will deliver increased safety, reliability and faster commute times for Kansas drivers and businesses.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe 69 Express project is just one of more than 48,000 road and bridge projects advanced across the nation thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,\u201d said Dean Franks, Senior Vice President, American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). \u201cARTBA commends Rep. Davids for her support of the law that will improve the lives of Kansans throughout her district.\u201d\n\nIn all, more than $1.5 billion in federal bipartisan infrastructure law funding has been announced for Kansas, with over 115 specific projects identified for funding\u2014from lead pipe replacement in Olathe to safety initiatives in KCK to long-overdue upgrades to K-68 in Miami County. Davids is the only member of the Kansas delegation to vote for the law.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-works-sharices-shift-us-69-highlights-bipartisan-infrastructure-law"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.755801098421216, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}