Ukiah, california non-infrastructure - hydrogen infrastructure feasibility study (ukiah, CA. Analyze the MTA fleet to determine the amount of hydroge

The Federal Highway Administration awarded Caltrans a Formula Grant of $282,391 on September 2, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to conduct a hydrogen infrastructure feasibility study for the Ukiah, California transit system. The project will analyze the Ukiah Municipal Transit Authority (MTA) fleet to determine hydrogen fuel requirements for compliance with California's Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) rule, identify optimal hydrogen production methods, and evaluate potential installation sites for hydrogen infrastructure facilities. The study is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2029.

In addition to site identification, the feasibility study will identify potential partnerships with other transit agencies and local municipalities to support regional hydrogen infrastructure development. This planning and preliminary engineering work supports the federal Highway Planning and Construction program's authorization under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to fund transportation planning activities and alternative fuel infrastructure development, positioning Ukiah and regional partners to implement sustainable transit solutions aligned with state clean transportation mandates.

Project description

Ukiah, california non-infrastructure - hydrogen infrastructure feasibility study (ukiah, CA. Analyze the MTA fleet to determine the amount of hydrogen needed to comply with the state's ICT rule; determine the best method of production; locate a potential site(S) for the installation of the infrastructure; and identify potential partnerships with other transit agencies and local municipalities.)