Pennsylvania State Capitol building in Harrisburg on July 26, 2023. Amanda Berg
Eight new transit vans, one propane truck to be used in Environmental Justice areas
State Reps. Liz Hanbidge and Matt Bradford, both representing districts in Montgomery County, today announced two state grant awards that, in an effort to improve local air quality, will go toward purchasing alternative fuel vehicles.
The lawmakers applauded the Montgomery County grant recipients:
Suburban Transit Network Inc. will receive $221,516 in for the purchase of eight Class 3 propane transit vans. These vehicles will operate in Environmental Justice areas.
John S. Posen Inc. will receive $11,010 for the purchase of one Class 5 propane truck. The project is also located in an EJ area.
“Alternative fuel vehicles are an effective and modern way to fight climate change and air pollution, so it’s promising to see our state government embracing them through grants like these,” Hanbidge said. “By investing in clean transportation, we are not only reducing our carbon footprint and improving air quality, but also paving the way for a sustainable future.”
“Addressing climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and I’m pleased that two Whitpain Township projects have been awarded funds to purchase alternative fuel vehicles, which will help improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” Bradford said. “I’m grateful to the Shapiro administration for supporting projects in our community that will fight climate change.”
Funding for these projects comes from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant program. Suburban Transit Network Inc. and John S. Posen Inc. are two of 25 grant recipients statewide.
A full list of awardees and further information on the AFIG program are available online here. The two Montgomery County grants that were include only the two aforementioned facilities.
