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WASHINGTON — Memphis Mayor A C Wharton has joined California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg in calling for more federal infrastructure investment.

The co-chairs of Building America’s Future announced Wharton’s participation today, noting that Memphis received $27.5 million on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act transportation spending last year.

They also noted that 11.6 percent of the Memphis work force is in transportation, warehousing and utilities, the highest percentage among the nation’s largest metropolitan areas.

In a statement, Wharton said: “Given Memphis’ unique location, transportation-dependent economy, and geological concerns, few things are more important to me than dealing with our infrastructure needs.

“I want to make Memphis a true city of choice for all families and businesses, and that work begins by making sure that high-quality transportation, urban planning and sound environmental policy receive the attention and resources they require.”

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