Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Lacmta) Hereby Submits This Grant Application…

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Application Purpose: The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Lacmta) Hereby Submits This Grant Application Requesting $54643334 of FY2023 Stbg and CRP Funds Apportioned to the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Uza (60020). These Funds Are Being Requested for Bus Replacements and the Design/Construction of Charging Infrastructures.; Activities Performed: Funds Will Be Used to Fund Lacmtas Acquisition of Zero-Emission Buses (Zebs) and Design/Construction of Division 18 and 7 Electric Transit Vehicle Charging Infrastructures; Expected Outcomes: These Projects Are Essential to the Safe and Efficient Operations of Lacmtas Vehicle Fleet. IT Will Reduce Accidents Downtime and Maintenance Costs as Well as Improve Driver Morale and Public Relations. The Primary Benefits from the Replacement of the CNG Buses with Zebs and Associated Charging Infrastructure Are Reduced Energy Consumption Reduced Harmful Emissions and Reduced Direct Carbon Emissions. Lacmtas Conversion to a Zeb Fleet Will Improve the Condition of Its Bus System Improve the Reliability of Important Routes Enhance Overall Access and Mobility Within Corridors That Service Disadvantaged Communities and Accelerate Implementation of Metros Transition to Be 100% Zero Emission. The New Zebs Will Reduce the Number of Road Calls and Associated Repair Costs as Well Inconvenience and Delays for Patrons Due to Service Interruptions. IT Will Also Improve Vehicle Efficiency and Working Conditions and Retention for Vehicle Operators and Mechanics Through Improved Run Cutting Using Zebs. The Project Will Accelerate Innovation in the Development of Zebs Transit Service on a Large Scale in a Large Urban Bus Network Contributing to Overall Service and Operation Enhancement.; Intended Beneficiaries: Bus and Rail Riders Including Seniors Persons with Disabilities Low-Income and Transit Dependent Individuals and Those Who Do Not Have Alternative Options for Essential Trips; Subrecipient Activities: Lacmta Does Not Intend to Subaward Funds.