Help the city of green BAY - green BAY metro to transition from clean diesel buses to battery electric buses in order to reduce its carbon footprint

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Green Bay $3.679 million on March 16, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to transition from clean diesel buses to battery electric buses and expand charging infrastructure.

Funding covers the purchase of two 35-foot battery electric buses, installation of charging equipment, workforce development training, and project management. The award will enable Green Bay Metro to remove two clean diesel buses from service and deploy zero-emission buses, reducing annual direct carbon emissions. Work is performed in Wisconsin with performance through December 31, 2028. The assistance type is a project grant. No sub-recipients are identified.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to help the city of green BAY - green BAY metro to transition from clean diesel buses to battery electric buses in order to reduce its carbon footprint. This project will also expand green BAY metros charging infrastructure adding additional charging equipment focus on workforce development training and project management.

Activities

Funds will cover the cost of two electric buses charging equipment installation workforce development training and project management.

Expected outcomes

Funds will permit green BAY metro to remove two clean diesel buses from service and deploy two 35 foot zero emission battery electric buses which will reduce annual direct carbon emissions.

Intended beneficiaries

Green BAY metro and the riders that rely on public transportation services will benefit from continued services permitting riders to get to work and other destinations.