The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy awarded a $7,072,468 Cooperative Agreement to the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) under the Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086). The objective of the project is to re-imagine and re-evaluate all aspects of public transportation infrastructure, technology, and business models for mid-size cities like Chattanooga, with a focus on improving sustainability, energy efficiency, mobility access, and financial viability in an equitable manner. The two-year project period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. As a sub-recipient, CARTA has also passed through DOE funds to local nonprofit organizations and municipalities to enhance transportation options for seniors and persons with disabilities through vehicle purchases, contracted services, and coordinated volunteer driver programs.
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