California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Oct. 27 the approval of $192 million to fund 136 public transportation projects designed to reduce pollution and increase low-cost public transport options.
This year, 31 projects have provided free or reduced fares, another 31 expanded services, while 22 replaced fleets with electric vehicles and infrastructure, and 16 provided for the purchase and development of renewable energy and fuel sources, including electric and hydrogen.