What Biden’s infrastructure plan means for LA and Southern California

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The 110 freeway is packed with traffic during rush hour in downtown Los Angeles. Photo by Saul Gonzalez/KQED.

Southern California has some of the worst road conditions in the country. That’s just one of the many reasons why community activists, entrepreneurs, and local politicians are keeping tabs on President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure spending plan that’s currently being debated on Capitol Hill. Regardless of the final dollar amount, Southern California could experience a flood of investment, money for construction projects, and new job opportunities.