Federal Transit Administration - Low or No Emission Vehicle Program

SDG(s)

Sustainable Development Goal(s)

7Affordable and clean energy

11Sustainable cities and communities

13Climate action

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Type of the Solution

Finance

Affected Sector

Public transportation, urban infrastructure, environmental sustainability

Description of the solution

The FTA Low or No Emission Vehicle Program (Low-No) provides funding to state and local governmental authorities for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and related equipment, as well as the construction or leasing of facilities to support these vehicles. This initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality in urban areas, supporting sustainable and environmentally friendly public transportation solutions.

Socio-economic effects

Reduces greenhouse gas emissions, lowers public health risks associated with air pollution, supports green jobs, and promotes sustainable urban development.

Type of Measure

3. mitigation measures

Type of sub-measure

5. (none)

Who led the solution

National government

Timescale of implementation

Long-term (5 and above)

Other Notes

Who Leads the Solution: Federal Transit Administration. Time Scale of Implementation: Ongoing, with various projects in different stages of planning and implementation

Links to the solution

Consent to share form or official link.

SDG(s)

Sustainable Development Goal(s)

7Affordable and clean energy

11Sustainable cities and communities

13Climate action

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