Portman Announces Over $32 Million to Modernize Ohio’s Bus Fleets and Facilities

Portman Announces Over $32 Million to Modernize Ohio's Bus Fleets and Facilities

"This is great news for Ohio. Thanks to the bipartisan infrastructure law,these additional funds will help transit authorities all around Ohio improve their bus fleets - leading to not only lower carbon emissions nationwide, but also good-paying jobs and better transportation," said Portman.

The FTA investments announced today include:

1. Stark Area Regional Transit Authority will receive $2.4 million for low and no emissions vehicles replacement and the construction of an on-site hydrogen production facility.
2. Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority (PARTA) will receive $3.2 million for their 2025 CNG Replacement Bus Buy: Near-Zero Technology fueled with Renewable Natural Gas.
3. Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will receive $26.7 million for their FY 2022 Low-No Emissions: Replace Diesel Buses with Battery Electric Buses & Charging Infrastructure

The Low or No Emission (Low-No) Grant Programprovides funding to state and local governments to purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses, including acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities such as recharging, refueling, and maintenance facilities. A minimum 25 percent of the awards must go toward low emission projects other than zero emission/electric vehicles and related facilities. The bipartisan infrastructure law provides $5.5 billion over five years for the Low-No Program - more than 10 times greater than the previous five years of funding. For FY 2022, approximately $1.1 billion will be available for grants under this program.

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