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Committee OKs application for FTA 5307 funds to buy electric buses and chargers
Summary
Ulster County will apply for up to $1.76 million in FTA 5307 funds (with $220,000 state and $220,000 county shares) to purchase electric vehicle charging equipment, solar panels and two 35‑foot electric cutaway buses for county transit, the deputy director said.
The committee authorized a grant application to the Federal Transit Administration for 5307 funds to purchase electric vehicle charging equipment, solar panels and two 35‑foot electric buses for Ulster County Area Transit.
Ulster County Area Transit deputy director Kevin Fournier explained that the application would use a 5307 allocation and an Ulster County Transportation Council award; he confirmed the county’s plan is for two 35‑foot electric buses and supporting charging infrastructure. The resolution specifies a maximum award of $1,760,000 with a state share and county share each noted as $220,000. Members moved and adopted the resolution by voice vote.
