Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent headlines from schoolbusfleet.com - including the election of bus driver Vincent J. "Jim" Troiola as national commander of the American Legion.
The money is expected to help fuel the company's efforts to modernize school transportation and expand across the country.
The state's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has $843,660 available for the replacement of older diesel buses with newer, cleaner models.
In this collection of recent news about laws and regulations related to student transportation: - Colorado Electric Bus Funding Signed into Law - New Jersey Legislature Passes Electric School Bus Bill - Miranda’s Law Commemorates Victim of New Jersey Bus Crash - California Legislation May Prove Challenging for School Transportation
Wes Platt explains the Chicago bus funding quandary, the electrified empire state, and a temporary waiver for some CDL test elements in this episode of The Route.
The agency will award the funding through two separate rebate opportunities this year: the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act School Bus Rebate Program, and the American Rescue Plan Electric School Bus Rebates.
The funding from energy company Portland General Electric will also cover the installation of charging infrastructure and technical assistance for the buses, including cost-benefit analysis.
The national director of grassroots community nonprofit Chispa discusses its advocacy of electric school buses in low-income communities and communities of color, which are most impacted by transportation pollution.
Hotspots on school buses and devices for students who lack connectivity are eligible. As of June 29, schools and libraries eligible for funding from the E-rate program can apply and the deadline for the first round of funds is August 13.
Guidelines have been released, the online application portal is open, and the deadline to apply is July 19. Here’s what to know about eligibility and what to include with your application.
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