TARTA CEO Laura Koprowski and U.S. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur announced more than $9 million in funding through the low or no-emission vehicle and grants for buses and bus facilities federal programs. TARTA will use these funds to add eight zero-emission electric buses to its fleet and acquire six new level 3 electric charging stations.
The funding is part of a $29 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s award to the Ohio Department of Transportation that will be used by the company and nine other county and regional transit authorities across Ohio to upgrade their bus fleets.
“Bringing a zero-emission bus fleet to our region will improve quality of life for Toledoans and our neighbors in the region. It means less noise and exhaust in our communities, more efficient transit operations, and good-paying jobs for our electrical and utility workers. TARTA’s initiative benefits our entire nation, transitioning to zero-emission transit fleets helps us meet clean air goals and reduce our dependence on foreign energy sources,” said Congresswoman Kaptur.
“TARTA thanks Congresswoman Kaptur, Senator Brown, and the Federal Transit Administration for supporting our plans to modernize our fleet and invest in our workforce,” said Ms. Koprowski. “The addition of eight electric buses and six electric chargers is a game-changer for TARTA and the customers who depend on us to reach essential destinations every day. Transitioning the fleet to zeroemissions vehicles is a big part of our plan for the future and we are eager to get started.”
