{"id":1957336,"date":"2023-06-26T15:34:04","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T19:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-and-buttigieg-greenlight-1-7-billion-for-electric-bus-fleet\/"},"modified":"2023-06-26T15:35:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T19:35:58","slug":"biden-and-buttigieg-greenlight-1-7-billion-for-electric-bus-fleet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-and-buttigieg-greenlight-1-7-billion-for-electric-bus-fleet\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden and Buttigieg approve $1.7B for electric buses."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-and-buttigieg-greenlight-1-7-billion-for-electric-bus-fleet%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1957336&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The United States Department of Transportation Awards $1.7 Billion in Grants for Zero- and Low-Emission Buses<\/h2>\n<p>The United States Department of Transportation has recently announced the distribution of nearly $1.7 billion in grants for zero- and low-emission buses across 46 states and territories. This funding is expected to support approximately 1,700 buses for transit agencies, state, and local governments, with a focus on U.S.-built vehicles. Additionally, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) states that almost half of these buses will be &#8220;zero-emission models.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In a press release, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg expressed the significance of this investment, stating, &#8220;Every day, over 60,000 buses in communities of all sizes take millions of Americans to work, school, and everywhere else they need to go. Today&#8217;s announcement means more clean buses, less pollution, more jobs in manufacturing and maintenance, and better commutes for families across the country.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This grant funding is part of the Biden administration&#8217;s infrastructure measure, which has already allocated $3.3 billion towards buses and related infrastructure. The Department of Transportation emphasizes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/media-matters-accused-of-deceptively-editing-fox-news-dana-perino-after-fda-approves-pfizer-vaccine\/\" title=\"Media Matters Accused Of Deceptively Editing Fox News\u2019 Dana Perino After FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine\">public health benefits<\/a> of transitioning fleets from diesel to low- or no-emission buses, including improved air quality and reduced noise pollution.<\/p>\n<h3>Notable Grant Recipients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: The largest grant of $104 million will support the conversion of the Lorton, Virginia, garage into a fully electric facility and the purchase of 100 electric buses. It will also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-state-department-is-putting-brazilian-trans-activists-in-english-classes\/\" title=\"Brazilian trans activists are receiving English classes from Biden's State Department.\">fund training programs<\/a> for drivers, mechanics, and first responders.<\/li>\n<li>King County Metro Transit: Seattle-based King County Metro Transit will receive $33.5 million to purchase 30 electric buses, establish charging infrastructure, and provide training for workers. The project aims to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-and-buttigieg-greenlight-1-7-billion-for-electric-bus-fleet\/\" title=\"Biden and Buttigieg approve .7B for electric buses.\">convert 27 bus routes serving low-income areas<\/a> and expand Metro&#8217;s apprenticeship program.<\/li>\n<li>Ohio: Ohio will receive $29.3 million to advance its transition to low- or no-emission buses.<\/li>\n<li>Iowa City: Iowa City, Iowa, will receive $23.3 million to support its efforts in adopting cleaner buses.<\/li>\n<li>Seneca Nation of Indians: The Seneca Nation of Indians will receive nearly $6 million to enhance their bus fleet with low- or no-emission vehicles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The FTA received a total of 475 bids for grant funding, amounting to approximately $8.7 billion in requests.<\/p>\n<p>While this funding announcement brings positive developments, it coincides with Senator Eric Schmitt&#8217;s introduction of a bill to prevent Secretary Buttigieg from using taxpayer dollars for private government plane travel. This follows a previous investigation by Americans for Public Trust, which revealed that Buttigieg had taken at least 18 flights using taxpayer-funded Federal Aviation Administration resources. The organization is currently pursuing public records regarding the cost of these flights.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">click here<\/a> to visit the Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The US Department of Transportation granted $1.7 billion for eco-friendly buses, dividing funds among 46 states. More grants worth $5 billion are anticipated in the next three years. Despite varying outcomes, cash giveaway programs for universal basic income payments continue to expand. 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