Biden Administration Opens $400M Grant to Reduce Truck Air Pollution at Ports
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On April 27th, the Biden administration announced the beginning of a new $400 million dollar grant program directed at reducing the amount of pollution generated by idle trucks at US ports. The grant will be administered through the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration and will be eligible for the following types of projects:
development of port-related infrastructure that reduces emissions from port-related truck idling
on-truck technologies that reduce emissions from port-related truck idling
the use of zero or low emissions powertrains or fuels on trucks
reducing truck congestion within or adjacent to ports, including through enhanced intermodal rail connections
reducing port-related emissions from idling trucks, including through port electrification and improving the efficiency of port operations
The program falls under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that was passed in 2021 and will provide needed funds to US ports that will help ease stresses on the supply chain and strengthen future international trade capacity.
