Title
Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2020-21 and Prior Year Funds
Overview
Funding recommendations are presented to utilize Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds for transit projects that promote transit ridership growth and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This program is part of the state Cap-and-Trade Program.
Recommendation(s)
A. Approve Resolution No. 2021-042 to authorize the use of fiscal year 2020-21 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds, prior year funds, and interest earnings totaling $6,359,899, as follows:
• $3,703,032 for the “Welcome Back” Fare Reduction Program for OC Bus Riders,
• $716,152 for the College Pass Program for Orange Coast College,
• $1,940,715 for the Ten Battery-Electric Buses, Bus Depot Upgrades and Charging Infrastructure Project.
B. Authorize staff to make all necessary amendments to the Federal Transportation Improvement Program, as well as execute any necessary agreements to facilitate the recommendations above.