The Town of Chapel Hill was awarded a $298,324 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will fund the design and engineering work needed to expand Chapel Hill's bus lot to support a 100% electric bus fleet and a North-South Bus Rapid Transit (NSBRT) system. Key deliverables include construction and engineering plans, as well as any necessary NEPA environmental work, to expand the existing bus lot. The project aims to benefit the Town of Chapel Hill, Town of Carrboro, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill by enhancing the local public transportation infrastructure and accelerating the transition to zero-emission buses. The grant award was made on September 5, 2024, with a planned completion date of March 30, 2031.
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