This $16,663,001 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will enable the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA), operating as Max Transit, to:
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Replace outdated buses with new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to improve public transportation services in the greater Birmingham, Alabama area. The new buses are expected to operate efficiently for 12 years or 500,000 miles.
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Construct a new CNG fueling station to enhance the infrastructure supporting sustainable transit operations, designed to sustain operations for at least 40 years.
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Invest in workforce development programs to ensure a skilled workforce capable of supporting these sustainable transit initiatives through training and education.
This grant award, with a period of performance from August 2024 to March 2033, will enable BJCTA to continue providing safe, reliable, and environmentally-friendly public transportation services to the residents of the Birmingham metropolitan area.
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