Zero emissions vehicle/infrastructure. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

This Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region provides $956,640 to the Indianapolis Airport Authority for the purchase of two zero-emissions passenger shuttle buses and associated charging infrastructure. The grant is awarded under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The zero-emissions vehicles and infrastructure will improve local air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at Indianapolis International Airport, which is located in an EPA-designated nonattainment area for carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide. The new shuttle buses are expected to help the airport voluntarily contribute to attainment of national ambient air quality standards under the Clean Air Act through September 2025.

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This project purchases two zero-emissions passenger shuttle buses and associated charging infrastructure. Indianapolis international airport is located in an environmental protection agency-designated maintenance area for carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide. By reducing the use of conventional fuels, this project will improve local air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Indianapolis international airport is voluntarily contributing to regional attainment of national ambient air quality standards under the clean air act and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with indianapolis, indiana.