The U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $31,250,000 Project Grant (CFDA 20.526 - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs) to the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and its subrecipient Prince George's County. The purpose of this award is to fund the purchase of 20 battery electric buses (BEBs) and associated depot charging infrastructure, upgrade the electric system at Prince George's County's main transit facility, design and build a solar roof (microgrid) to support the BEB deployment, and install on-route chargers at 5 transit hubs across the service area. This grant will support Prince George's County's transition to zero-emission transit vehicles, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 1,228 metric tons per year, and improve access to jobs, schools, and essential services for historically disadvantaged communities. The award was made in January 2024 with a target completion date of March 2027.
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