The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded NJ TRANSIT a $6.8 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant.
The agency will use the funding to move forward on a state goal of transitioning to a zero-emission bus fleet by 2040. By the end of 2026, the agency plans to have at least half of all new bus purchases will be zero-emission buses. This will increase to 100 percent by the end of 2032.
“This funding brings New Jersey closer to our goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by electrifying NJ TRANSIT’s bus fleet,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said. “In doing so, we are protecting families from harmful pollution and ensuring public transportation is clean and reliable.”
NJ TRANSIT is in the process of developing long-term capital investment and implementation plans as well as advancing engineering and facility design for deploying a zero-emissions bus fleet. Legislation establishing the goals prioritized for low-income, urban and environmental justice communities.
NJ TRANSIT is the largest statewide public transportation system in the United States. It providing more than 925,000 weekday trips on three light rail lines, 12 commuter rail lines and 263 bus routes. Its rail system is the third largest transit system.