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Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Recommendations for OC Bus Transit Projects and Acceptance of Grant Award from the California Energy Commission Clean Transportation Program
overview
Overview
The Low Carbon Transit Operations Program provides funding to transit agencies on a formula basis to support transit operations and capital projects that promote transit ridership and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A proposed list of transit projects have been identified for this funding. The Orange County Transportation Authority has also been awarded $4 million in California Energy Commission funding for one of the projects identified for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program. Funding recommendations for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds and acceptance of the $4 million grant are presented for Board of Directors’ review and approval.
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Recommendation(s)
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or his designee, to accept the award of $4 million in California Energy Commission funding through the Implementation of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Blueprints 2.0 Grant Funding Program for the Santa Ana Bus Base Hydrogen Fueling Modernization Project and execute grant-related agreements and documents with the California Energy Commission.
Approve Resolution No. 2026-064 to authorize the use of $6,652,885 in fiscal year 2025-26 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds for the Santa Ana Bus Base Hydrogen Fueling Modernization Project, $3,262,461 in fiscal year 2025-26 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds for the Youth Ride Free Program, and $1 million in fiscal year 2025-26 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds for OC Streetcar operations.
Authorize the use of $180,255 in Low Carbon Transit Operations Program interest for the Santa Ana Bus Base Hydrogen Fueling Modernization Project.
Authorize staff to make all necessary amendments to the Federal Transportation Improvement Program a...
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