The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) was awarded a $185,960 Formula Grant for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on July 23, 2024. CNO will use the funds to purchase one electric vehicle (EV) and install two EV charging stations. The EV will be used to operate a demand-response public transportation pilot program in the Durant, Oklahoma area, serving the tribal headquarters and surrounding region. CNO plans to customize the EV with a branded wrap and focus on gathering feedback from tribal members on the performance and utilization of the vehicle. The project aims to improve transit access for the predominantly rural and economically disadvantaged communities within the 10,922 square mile Choctaw Nation reservation area.
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