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California Distributes $192 Million for More Clean Transit
10/27/2023
[ Article originally appeared in www.gov.ca.gov ]
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that Caltrans approved $192 million in California Climate Investment funds for 136 public transportation projects that will cut pollution and create more affordable transportation options, especially for disadvantaged communities. What Governor Newsom said: “More clean and affordable transportation is coming to California, cutting pollution and making it easier for folks to get around. These programs are key to our climate goals – building charging stations, getting more EV buses on the roads, and reducing costs for public transit.” Here are some examples of projects:
Over the last five years, the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) has provided more than $664 million for transportation projects across the state. This year’s highlights include:
SOURCE: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/10/27/california-distributes-192-million-for-more-clean-transit/
For more information about the projects, click here. LCTOP is funded from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that allocates billions of cap-and-trade dollars to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen the economy, and improve public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities. Back To News |
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