The grant, for the new Maryland Parkway line, was funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which includes historic funding for public transit systems of all sizes.
The standards will avoid one billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions and provide $13 billion in annualized net benefits to society related to public health, the climate, and savings for truck owners and operators, according to the EPA.
Acting Secretary Su's visit highlighted the company's commitment to its workforce, as well as the key role the transit bus manufacturer plays in driving the country toward a more sustainable future.
The application process for three discretionary programs has been streamlined into the single Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Program opportunity.
The approved toll rates align with rates recommended by the Traffic Mobility Review Board on Nov. 30, and put forward for public review by the MTA Board on Dec. 6, with a handful of clarifications provided.