California will distribute $202 million to communities heavily impacted by pollution to increase mobility and expand clean transportation options to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
A total of 143 projects will receive state support to pursue clean transportation initiatives, targeting public transit and electric vehicle (EV) expansion. The projects align with the state’s overarching goals to support a sustainable transportation system and healthier environment, providing disadvantaged communities with critical support to preserve public health and develop affordable accessibility solutions.
A selection of the projects receiving the largest sums through the Low Carbon Transit Operation Program (LCTOP) include:
- The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will receive $48.7 million for the Metro A-Line Operations project. The project will expand the light rail line to serve 44 stations and run seven days a week.
- The city of San Francisco will use $18 million to operate the Free Muni program. Seniors, people with disabilities and youth will be able to use the program to reduce or eliminate fares for regular service.
- The Metropolitan Transportation Commission will spend $13 million on Next Generation Clipper Operations. These will enable the commission to support account-based back-office operations for the launch of Open Payment capability, Clipper START, Regional Transit Connection and improved Transit Fare payment platforms.
- The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District will receive $10.8 million to operate the BART-to-Antioch rail system expansion. The system will use state-of-the-art Diesel Multiple Unit vehicles for the line.
- The Orange County Transportation Authority will invest $10.1 million in the Youth Ride Free Program. The program allows all 18 and under youth to ride the Orange County Bus for free.
The California Climate Investment (CCI) funds LCTOP. To date, the program has delivered more than $1.4 billion in climate reduction projects over the past 10 years.
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