VTA Supports: 1. SB 281 - Senator Ebbin This is a much-needed bill to correct a conflict between state code and federal code. Until this conflict is resolved, transit agencies, presuming they have the capital to purchase new vehicles, now must purchase buses on the open market and spend more of their limited resources. We are already experiencing an international manufacturing, labor, and supply chain crisis. Delaying procurement places Virginia at the bottom of the waiting list for new vehicles just at the time the federal infrastructure bill funds are anticipated. 2. SB 488 - Senator McClellan Transit agencies are excited at the prospect of transitioning to zero-emission vehicles as capital funding comes available. Technical and cost issues need to be factored into the transition process. While there are no dedicated state funds now for this Transition Fund, it establishes the framework for transition and can accept federal, private, and foundational funds. The Transit Zero-Emission Transition Fund is not intended to be a capital fund to purchase fleet vehicles. It is intended to be a supporting yet critical additional sources of revenue to ensure a smooth transition to zero-emission vehicles.

VTA Supports: 1. SB 281 - Senator Ebbin This is a much-needed bill to correct a conflict between state code and federal code. Until this conflict is resolved, transit agencies, presuming they have the capital to purchase new vehicles, now must purchase buses on the open market and spend more of their limited resources. We are already experiencing an international manufacturing, labor, and supply chain crisis. Delaying procurement places Virginia at the bottom of the waiting list for new vehicles just at the time the federal infrastructure bill funds are anticipated. 2. SB 488 - Senator McClellan Transit agencies are excited at the prospect of transitioning to zero-emission vehicles as capital funding comes available. Technical and cost issues need to be factored into the transition process. While there are no dedicated state funds now for this Transition Fund, it establishes the framework for transition and can accept federal, private, and foundational funds. The Transit Zero-Emission Transition Fund is not intended to be a capital fund to purchase fleet vehicles. It is intended to be a supporting yet critical additional sources of revenue to ensure a smooth transition to zero-emission vehicles.