Very pleased to read that Santa Cruz Metro District is applying for $71 million in stimulus funds, since the state has made severe cuts to transit funding.
If awarded, the District will use the money for new CNG buses and new bus storage area. Of particular interest is the use of solar panels on canopy of storage area, which should reduce commercial electricity by 65% over expected 20-year lifetime; and rainwater collection system, which should reduce use of city's water by 80%.
Grant proposal is due by September 15 and US Department of Transportation TIGER awards will be made in November.
Full article in San Jose Business Journal.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
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