DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Monday to announce funding that will bring 60 clean school buses to communities throughout Central and Southern Illinois, including Decatur.
The funding comes through the agency’s first Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition.
“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has brought millions of Americans safer roads, bridges and neighborhood crosswalks. Now, it’s delivering better buses for our students and our environment,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “I’m excited to announce that the Environmental Protection Agency has selected applicants in Cahokia Heights, Decatur and East St. Louis and Granite City as recipients of their Clean School Bus Program, bringing essential funding to upgrade and replace 60 buses across Central and Southern Illinois. This investment is only the start of our work to reduce air pollution, save money for our school districts and create a healthier future for our students.”
A summary of the bus grants allocated to each applicant:
Cahokia Unit School District #187: 10 buses
Decatur Public Schools District #61: 15 buses
East St. Louis School District #189: 25 buses
Granite City School District #9: 10 buses
The purpose of the Clean School Bus Program is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save money for school districts and reduce air pollution in communities across the country.
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