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MPO endorses push to nominate Route 6 as EV corridor and eyes National Scenic Byways grant for Old Kings Highway

Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) · April 25, 2022
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Summary

Cape Cod MPO staff reported coordination with MassDOT to nominate Route 6 for the FHWA alternative fuel corridor program to prioritize federal EV infrastructure funding; the commission is also preparing a National Scenic Byways grant application for Old Kings Highway to update cultural resources and create an online visitor resource.

Cape Cod Commission staff told the MPO they have been coordinating with MassDOT to nominate Route 6 as a Federal Highway Administration alternative fuel corridor for electric vehicle charging, a designation that can prioritize federal investments along the route.

Steve Tupper said the corridor program historically focused on interstates but has been expanded to include the national highway…

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