This federal Project Grant award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)'s Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), will fund the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), doing business as Cota, to purchase zero-emission battery electric buses (ZEBs) and construct the related charging infrastructure. The total funding amount is $33,099,827.00, awarded on January 29, 2024.
The project aims to help COTA achieve its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. The funding will enable COTA to deploy an electric bus fleet, improve air quality and reduce noise pollution in minority and low-income populations that make up the majority of its service area. Additionally, the project will develop COTA's workforce to be skilled, educated, and knowledgeable in maintaining the electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. There are no identified sub-recipients for this award.
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