Michigan Transit Systems Awarded Federal Grants for Clean Vehicles

Federal grants are helping to ease the transition to electric and hybrid buses.

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July 10, 2024, 8:00 AM PDT

By Diana Ionescu @aworkoffiction


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A city bus in Detroit, Michigan. | 42-BRT / DDOT transit bus in August 2022

Two Michigan transit systems were awarded $55 million in federal funds to buy hydrogen and diesel-electric hybrid buses for their fleets.

“Federal officials announced Tuesday that the Detroit Department of Transportation is receiving $30.7 million and the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is getting $25 million,” writes Steve Carmody for Michigan Public Radio.

Additionally, “The Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System in Grand Haven is getting $16 million for the design and construction of a multi-modal system operations center to accommodate the transition to a zero-emission fleet, with fueling and charging equipment,” and the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi was awarded a grant for one clean diesel bus.

 

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Michigan Public Radio

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