Vermont Awards $1.3 Million in Grants to Boost Mobility and Cut Emissions

Dec. 3, 2024
The Mobility and Transportation Innovation program funds electric bikes, microtransit and carpooling initiatives across the state

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) announced on Monday that it has awarded $1.3 million in grants through the Mobility and Transportation Innovation (MTI) program.

The goal of the MTI program is to incentivize innovative strategies that improve mobility and access for transit-dependent Vermonters, reduce the use of single occupancy vehicles for work trips and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

“Innovation like this is essential to meet the transportation needs of Vermont’s rural population and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” said Public Transit Manager Ross MacDonald. “This is another huge step forward for the diversification of our state’s transportation system.”

The Agency received 21 proposals and awarded 14 grants. The program is managed by AOT’s Public Transit Section and was created by the Legislature with the passage of the 2020 Transportation Bill.

The grants awarded will provide funding for a variety of projects, including the following:

  • Extension of existing Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs, such as Bike Share, and purchase of electric bicycles.
  • Support TDM programs such as Microtransit Services and Car Sharing.
  • Creation and marketing of TDM resources such as carpool and vanpooling by enhancing and delivering resources and support for companies.

Source: Vermont Biz, VTrans

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