Transportation & Infrastructure
Congressman Johnson is a senior member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (T&I). Congressman Johnson has focused on transportation equity – which will ensure that low income Americans will have access to safe and reliable transportation. In addressing critical infrastructure needs of Georgia, he states that "Federal investments should include funds supporting state efforts to add additional standard and HOV lanes to major highways in the metro Atlanta region as well as other major causeways throughout the state." He has been a strong advocate for MARTA rail expansion into south DeKalb. Congressman Johnson has led a push to prioritize public transit investments in Georgia.
For more on the Congressman’s work on public transit, please read below.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced the Small Business Contracting Fairness Act, critical legislation to standardize treatment of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
Sen. Jon Ossoff (GA) introduced the Senate companion legislation.
Newton County, Chamblee and Clarkston Share $1.6 million in Federal Grants to Create Safety Plans
STONECREST, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that three municipalities in Georgia’s Fourth District are receiving a total of more than $1.6 million to create Comprehensive Safety Action Plans to help pedestrians safely navigate our roadways.
Congressman Provides Letter of Support to Procure More Than $1.75M Grant
Congressman Helps Secure $81K Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grant from DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Congressman Johnson speaks during a press conference at Georgia Piedmont Technical College on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 for the school's $12 million Regional Transportation Training Facility that he help secure funding.
$12M Regional Transportation Training Center Funding From American Rescue Plan, Congressional CPFs, state and local municipalities
STONECREST, GA — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) celebrated the groundbreaking of a new $12 million Regional Transportation Training Center at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Georgia’s Fourth District in South DeKalb.
As senior member of T&I, Rep. Johnson Diversifies Workforce, Encourages Innovation in Burgeoning Electric “Air Taxis’ Industry and Study of Hydrogen to Decarbonize Aviation
As senior member of T&I, Rep. Johnson Diversifies Workforce and Encourages Innovation in Burgeoning Electric “Air Taxis’ Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Sen. Jon Ossoff (GA) introduced the Hydrogen Aviation Strategy Act to create federal guidelines and conduct studies on the use of hydrogen to decarbonize aviation and to decrease air and noise pollution.
Sen. Ossoff introduced the bipartisan bill with U.S. Sen. Lindsay Graham (SC) in the Senate and Rep. Johnson introduced the House companion.
The Direct Capital Access Act, known as The DCA Act, Will Create More & Longer Flights In and Out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressmen Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Burgess Owens (UT-04) introduced The Direct Capital Access Act (DCA Act) that seeks to add 28 in- and beyond-perimeter daily flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in the 2023 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill.