Start the move toward a zero-emission fleet. Replacing diesel buses with fuel cell electric buses and install a hydrogen refueling station

This $8,869,833 federal Project Grant awarded 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 enable the Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation (Citybus) to transition its public transit fleet to zero-emission vehicles.

Specifically, the grant funding will be used to purchase fuel cell electric buses, install a hydrogen refueling station, and provide training for Citybus employees. These activities are expected to facilitate Citybus's move towards a completely zero-emission fleet and allow the agency to train its workforce on the new vehicle technologies. The grant award will benefit Citybus's riders and the Lafayette and West Lafayette, Indiana communities by supporting the transition to more environmentally sustainable public transportation.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to start the move toward a zero-emission fleet. Replacing diesel buses with fuel cell electric buses and install a hydrogen refueling station.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible expenses for the hydrogen refueling station fuel cell electric buses CNG buses and training for employees.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit for greater lafayette public transportation corporation to start the transition to a zero-emission fleet and allow glptc to train its workforce to gain familiarity with the technology to make informed decisions as we plan for a new facility to support our expanded operations.

Intended beneficiaries

Greater lafayette public transportation corporation employee riders and the communities of lafayette and west lafayette will benefit from the zero-emissions transition.