Title: DERG Transit Vehicle Replacements

Sponsor: Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA)

Estimated Total Cost: $3,229,469

Proposed Source of Federal Funds: Diesel Emission Reduction Grant (DERG) Program

History/Background: The Diesel Emission Reduction Grant (DERG) program is supported with federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) dollars awarded by the Federal Highway Administration to the Ohio Department of Transportation. The program provides support to public transit systems serving Ohio counties, for the early retirement and replacement of older diesel transit buses.

The following project was awarded funding through the DERG program in December 2021:

• CUY GCRTA 2022 DERG BUSES: PID No. 116002 - This project involves the replacement of six (6) model year 2005-2006 diesel powered transit buses with six (6) new CNG powered transit buses.The estimated total cost is $3,229,469. The project will be funded with CMAQ funds ($1,969,976) and local funds ($1,259,493).

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