ensuring collaboration & community involvement

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MACH2 will take full advantage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's transformational investment in infrastructure to drive the creation of well-paying jobs, including union jobs, directly to address the climate crisis through decarbonization strategies, and ensure stronger access to economic and environment benefits for disadvantage communities in our region.

According to 2021 census data, MACH2's geographic area represents nearly 4,000,000 residents that stand to benefit from both the short- and long-term impact of the project. Recent estimates show that within Pennsylvania and New Jersey alone, more than 600,000 individuals stand to benefit from reskilling, workforce development and career advancement opportunities associated with emerging clean energy industries. 

At the same time, end users SEPTA and DART, who boast a combined annual ridership of 230,000,000,  and operate in population dense areas, can offer early health benefits by switching from diesel emitting vehicles to clean, water vapor emitting vehicles in these areas. At the same time, hard-to-decarbonize industries can accelerate their sustainability goals as they have access to cost-effective hydrogen production.

As our commitment to ensure commitment to community engagement, MACH2's organizational structure embeds community benefits, workforce development and EJ40 activities and representation at all levels, including the Board of Directors, Advisory Committees, Executive Team and Community Benefits staff.