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Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Recommendations for OC Bus Transit Projects
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Overview
The Low Carbon Transit Operations Program provides funding to transit agencies on a formula basis to support transit operations and capital projects. Funding recommendations are presented to use this funding for transit projects that promote transit ridership growth and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, consistent with program requirements.
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Recommendations
A. Approve Resolution No. 2024-016 to authorize the use of $10,349,538 in fiscal year 2023-24 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds for the 40 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses Project.
B. Approve Resolution No. 2024-017 to authorize the use of prior year funds and interest earnings totaling $3,171,997 for new or expanded Bravo!/Rapid bus services and the Youth Ride Free Program.
C. Authorize staff to make all necessary amendments to the Federal Transportation Improvement Program as well as negotiate and execute any necessary agreements with regional, state, or federal agencies to facilitate the recommendations above.