The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) in the Federal Register on March 20 for $85 million in grants through its Low or No Emission (Low-No) Bus Program.
The Low-No Program helps project sponsors purchase or lease low or no emission vehicles that use advanced technologies for transit revenue operations, including related equipment or facilities. This round of funding was appropriated under The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019, and proposals must be submitted by May 14, 2019.
"U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao and the U.S. Department of Transportation are committed to improving safety, rebuilding our transportation infrastructure and preparing for the future with new technologies," said FTA Acting Administrator K. Jane Williams. "The Low-No Program supports these priorities."
Public transit agencies, state transportation departments and tribes are eligible grant recipients. FTA explains that projects will be evaluated by criteria defined in federal law and in the NOFO, including the applicant’s demonstration of need, the project’s benefits, project implementation strategy and capacity for implementing the project.
Mischa Wanek-Libman | Group Editorial Director
Mischa Wanek-Libman is director of communications with Transdev North America. She has more than 20 years of experience working in the transportation industry covering construction projects, engineering challenges, transit and rail operations and best practices.
Wanek-Libman has held top editorial positions at freight rail and public transportation business-to-business publications including as editor-in-chief and editorial director of Mass Transit from 2018-2024. She has been recognized for editorial excellence through her individual work, as well as for collaborative content.
She is an active member of the American Public Transportation Association's Marketing and Communications Committee and served 14 years as a Board Observer on the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) Board of Directors.
She is a graduate of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.
