Zero-Emission Transit Capital Program

California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA)

What does it fund? 

The Zero-Emission Transit Capital Program authorizes Regional Transporation Planning Agencies (RTPAs) to use funds for zero-emission transit equipment, including, but not limited to, zero-emission vehicles and refueling infrastructure. Funds may also be used to fund transit operating expenditures that prevent service reduction or elimination in order to maintain or increase ridership. 

Who is eligible for funds? 

Funds are allocated directly to RTPAs pursuant to a population-based formula and another formula based on transit operator revenues within the jurisdiction of the RTPAs. RTPAs have the discretion to suballocate or distribute funds within their region based on local needs, existing procedures, policies, or priorities. A table showing the distributions to each RTPA can be found in the SB 125 guidelines on the CalSTA website.

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations? 

Similar to the Transit and Intercity Rail Captial Program, there is a statutory requirement of providing at least 25% of available funds to projects that provide direct, meaningful and assure benefits to disadvantaged communities.   

How do I access funds?

Transit Agencies should work directly with their RTPA to develop an Allocation Package that will be submitted to CalSTA.

Funding Timeline 

Requested Funding will be allocated no later than April 30th, 2024 

Cumulative Statistics

This is a new program and has not yet implemented any GGRF funds.