The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) was awarded an $8.2 million project grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to replace ten model year 2004 diesel transit buses with new zero-emission battery electric commuter buses and install supporting charging infrastructure. Funding will support the purchase of ten battery electric buses from MCI,...
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) was awarded a $33,980,606 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration's Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant funding will support the replacement of up to 25 aging compressed natural gas (CNG) buses with 25 new battery-electric buses, along with the acquisition and installation of up to 25 plug-in depot chargers at MARTA's...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $7.5 million Project Grant to the Chatham Area Transit Authority under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on August 22, 2022 for completion by March 30, 2029. The grant will fund the replacement of 30 diesel and 35 electric buses, mobile generator chargers, infrastructure for on-route and depot charging, and other eligible capital costs. This continues the...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $1,366,800 Project Grant to the Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will fund the purchase of one 30-foot replacement bus and bus support equipment to enhance the recipient's existing fleet and support daily fixed route transit services through March 2029. The grant utilizes $547,720 in federal funds...
This $7,389,500 Project Grant was awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The purpose of the grant is to support Augusta Transit's efforts to improve air quality for riders and citizens by purchasing battery-electric buses (BEBs) and providing training for mechanics and bus operators. The award will fund the procurement of replacement BEBs through a consortium that Augusta Transit...
This federal Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.526 - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs) provides $10,158,886 to Alabama A&M University to achieve 100% zero emissions in its transit system by 2024. Key activities include expanding a 2.5 MW solar array by 1.5 MW, constructing an 8-bay bus charging station with a fast charger, and procuring 2 electric shuttle buses and an electric...
This $47,205,886 federal Project Grant award, provided by 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 fund the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) purchase of 28 forty-foot battery electric buses and related workforce development initiatives. The grant will enable the MBTA to replace its existing fleet of electric trolley buses with...
The City of Decatur was awarded a $9,500,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The grant will be used to aid the city's transition to a zero-emission public transit fleet by funding the purchase of low or no emission buses, direct current fast chargers (DCFC), professional engineering, and workforce development activities....
This $9,886,581 Project Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will enable the University of Alabama to replace 8 diesel buses in its Crimson Ride transit fleet with electric buses. The project will also install 8 charging stations and provide workforce training for 15 electric vehicle technicians and transit operators. Approximately 20% of the Crimson Ride service mileage...
The Alabama A&M University Bulldog Transit System (BTS) was awarded $5.39 million under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) administered by the Federal Transit Administration. Funds will support the transition to a 100% zero-emissions transit system through the purchase of electric buses and construction of supporting infrastructure, including an electric bus service bay, microgrid powered by a solar array and battery storage, and...