NVTA awarded $6.8M federal grant to purchase hybrid buses
NAPA COUNTY, Calif. — Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) was awarded $6.8 million by the Federal Transit Administration for the purchase of six new Gillig hybrid-electric buses for its Vine Transit fleet. Funded by the Low or No Emission Vehicle Grant Program, it will allow NVTA to replace older diesel and unleaded buses that are well beyond their useful life. The new 35-foot hybrid vehicles will offer an improved rider experience while reducing harmful emissions.
“It’s an honor to have the Federal Transit Administration recognize the work of NVTA once again, helping us to enhance our lifeline public transportation services,” said Antonio Onorato, NVTA’s Director of Administration, Finance, and Policy. “For a small agency, we have been very fortunate with competitive grants and punching above our weight class when it comes to securing federal funds.”
Since 2017, NVTA has received more than $22 million in federal grants for the purchase of 25 new zero-emission or hybrid buses. The upgraded vehicles help prevent harmful particulate matter from entering Napa County’s air. NVTA would like to acknowledge Sen. Padilla, Sen. Schiff and Rep. Mike Thompson in securing this federal grant.
“I’m proud to have helped NVTA secure this $6.8 million federal grant to purchase six new hybrid-electric buses for our Vine Transit system. With these new buses, NVTA will both improve rider experience and reduce emissions. It’s a win-win for Napa Valley residents and our planet,” said Rep. Thompson (CA-04).
Reliable transportation is essential in a rural county where many residents travel long distances for work, school, and medical appointments. The new hybrid buses will operate on several of Vine Transit’s busiest routes, including services that connect to BART, the Vallejo Ferry, and Capitol Corridor trains. The new vehicles provide a more comfortable ride for passengers and drivers, while enhancing the dependability of the Vine Transit system.
The Federal Transit Administration’s Low or No Emission Program is designed to help transit agencies replace aging buses with cleaner, more efficient vehicles. Communities across the country rely on Low-No funding to update their fleets with more sustainable technology, including Vine Transit.
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