Lodi News Senteniel - Rep. Jerry McNerney announces 4.7 million Grant for San Joaquin Regional Transit District

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Congressman Jerry McNerney, D-Stockton, on Feb. 6 announced that the San Joaquin Regional Transit District had won a competitive $4.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to purchase five Proterra battery-powered electric buses and a charging station.

"Congratulations to San Joaquin RTD on winning this very competitive grant," McNerney said.

"RTD is leading the way on moving towards a zero emissions public transit fleet, and I was proud to support their grant application with a letter to the Federal Transit Administration. RTD's efforts are a model for other cities to follow in providing efficient transportation services that keep our air clean and save money in the long run."

RTD plans to add the zero-emission buses and charging station to expand service and increase capacity at the Stockton Downtown Transit Center, which is the transfer point for many of the district's routes.

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