Breaking down the $787 billion Economic Stimulus Package

Well the stimulus package was finally passed through congress and signed into legislation two weeks ago. I wanted to write a short blurb outlining the break down of the bill.  Here’s how all that money will be allocated: $27.5 billion to highway funding (some of which is already being put to use). $9.3 billion for Amtrack and high speed rail. $6.9 billion for the Federal Transit Administration. $400 million for transportation electrification (can include anti-idle projecdts at truck stops). $300 million for grants to fleets