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New $17M California program to improve access to clean alternative transportation modes in most vulnerable communities

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A new California-wide program will make it easier for communities to get funding for clean mobility projects to improve their sustainability and quality of life. The program enables smaller groups and communities of concern that may not have the resources available to access funds for clean transportation choices.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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Like the Recovery Act-funded projects, the annual Clean Cities projects include grants for vehicles, infrastructure, and education. The initiative also includes projects to educate the public about the benefits of using clean burning, domestically produced natural gas in vehicles. Total DOE award: $14,997,240. Southern CA Assoc.

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California state senate approves bills extending sole-occupant HOV perk for plug-ins and alt fuel vehicles to 2019

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The California state senate has approved two related bills ( AB-266 and SB-286 ) that extend the existing programs that allow solo drivers to use carpool lanes (high occupancy vehicle, HOV) lanes as an incentive. The state has implemented three clean air vehicle HOV sticker programs in recent years: White HOV stickers.

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