River Cities Public Transit in Pierre is one of three transportation companies in South Dakota sharing almost $1.3 million ($1,276,628) to buy nine low-emission propane buses and conversion equipment to reduce tailpipe emissions and enhance energy conservation.
South Dakota Department of Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt says receiving three grants totaling over $2.6 million ($2,603,378) to support local transit agencies’ buses and bus facilities is a testament to the collaboration happening between the agencies involved. He says along with Pierre, the other areas impacted by these grants are in Aberdeen, the Black Hills, Brookings and Huron.
The grants are supported by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration’s Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities and Low- and No-Emission (Low-No) Vehicle programs.
Grant Awards:
- SDDOT, on behalf of River Cities Public Transit (Pierre), Prairie Hills Transit (the Black Hills), and People’s Transit (Huron), will receive grant funding in the amount of $1,276,628 to buy nine low-emission propane buses and conversion equipment to reduce tailpipe emissions and enhance energy conservation.
- SDDOT, on behalf of Aberdeen Ride Line and Community Transit of Watertown/Sisseton Inc., will receive grant funding in the amount of $1,006,750 for nine new alternative, ethanol-fueled buses to reduce tailpipe emissions in the city of Aberdeen and 15 counties. The new buses will improve safety and reliability and reduce maintenance costs while also providing a more comfortable passenger ride.
- SDDOT, on behalf of the Brookings Area Transit Authority, will receive grant funding in the amount of $320,000 for a new bus storage facility to help improve safety and transit services. The project will include an office area, bus storage, restrooms, and a wash bay, providing much needed operation space.
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