Sustainable Transportation Archives

New York offers millions in additional funding for fast EV charger installation

This second round of NEVI funding is focusing on locations south of Interstate 84, which includes the lower Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island.

Brady Pieper

California investing $830 million to reinvigorate highways, bridges and roadside safety

The funding package includes a mix of large and small projects, all designed to improve access and mobility across the state.

Strategic Partnerships

Maryland grant program offers funding for electric school buses

Eligible applicants can be reimbursed up to 85% of the cost of purchasing qualified electric school buses.

Pete Hahnloser

Orange County, Calif., transit agency purchasing 50 new buses to meet state’s emissions rules

The shift to zero-emission technology follows the 2018 Innovative Clean Transit Rule, which requires all public transit agencies in the state to convert their bus fleets to zero-emission vehicles by 2040

Brady Pieper

Oregon DOT secures $32 million grant to procure low-carbon construction material

Oregon’s grant will be used to procure cleaner construction materials for federally funded transportation projects statewide.

Brady Pieper

Colorado launches comprehensive plan to transform transportation, cut emissions

Colorado Transportation Vision: 2035, outlines the state’s coordinated effort to protect public health and the environment by developing public transit programs and upgrading travel infrastructure.

Brady Pieper

DOT awards $1.2 billion to state transportation agencies for green construction materials

The program looks to incentivize the use of sustainable, domestic construction materials and products that have lower levels of greenhouse gas emissions.

Strategic Partnerships

California ports receiving $1 billion for shift to zero-emission operations

About 40% of containerized imports in the U.S. come through ports in California, as well at 30% of the nation's exports.

Miles Smith

EPA awards Port of Oakland $322 million for zero-emissions upgrades

The grant comes from the EPA Clean Ports Program, and will be used to finance the purchase of zero-emissions equipment.

Keaton Peters

US ports receiving $3 billion for zero-emissions equipment and infrastructure upgrades

Port operations can be a significant source of pollution, and these investments are meant to ensure that these crucial economic gateways do not make climate change worse.

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