February 7, 2023
LEXINGTON, KY. (FEB. 7, 2023) — Lextran was awarded $3,000,000 in federal grant dollars under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program to purchase four compressed natural gas (CNG) buses and six hybrid-electric paratransit vehicles.
The funding comes from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program – a competitive federal program administered through the Department of Rural and Municipal Aid of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). Lextran’s award was one of seven projects funded to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality.
“With this award, Lextran will become an even more reliable and climate-friendly option for the community,” said Jill Barnett, Lextran General Manager. “Replacing four diesel buses with lower emissions CNG and six gas-powered paratransit vehicles with hybrid-electric alternatives will help modernize Lextran’s fleet and improve air quality in our region.”