Provide funding assistance to purchase two (2) class 700 replacement buses. The new buses would be battery-electric and are replacing diesel buses

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $982,600 Project Grant under the Public Transportation Innovation program (CFDA 20.530) to the Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) on August 28, 2023. The purpose of the grant is to provide funding for DTA to purchase two (2) new battery-electric Class 700 replacement buses, upgrading their fleet from older diesel models. The new electric buses are expected to provide cleaner and more efficient transportation services to the community. DTA, a public transit agency serving Duluth, Minnesota and surrounding areas, will use the grant funds to cover all eligible costs associated with the bus replacement project. No sub-award activities are noted in the provided information.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding assistance to purchase two (2) class 700 replacement buses. The new buses would be battery-electric and are replacing diesel buses.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible costs to replace two (2) class 700 buses. The new buses would be battery-electric and are replacing diesel buses.

Expected outcomes

Funding will permit the DTA to replace aging diesel buses and replace them with modern battery electric buses. The new buses will be cleaner and more efficient.

Intended beneficiaries

The community will benefit from low-emission buses and reduced ongoing costs.