Representative Ro Khanna from California issued a statement celebrating the Department of Transportation's decision to award $15 million in federal funding for the Alameda County - Contra Costa Transit Zero Emission Bus Implementation Project. The funding will enable the purchase of new hydrogen fuel cell buses and the initiation of a workforce development program to train staff on zero-emissions technologies, ultimately improving service quality and reliability while also enhancing air quality. Representative Khanna, along with other Bay Area colleagues, had supported AC Transit's application for the grant, emphasizing the importance of reducing air pollution from diesel engines for community health. The project is focused on enhancing public transportation with zero-emissions technology, creating good-paying union jobs in the green energy sector, and cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions. Prominent politicians like Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Congressman Garamendi have emphasized the positive impact of the funding on air quality and job creation in the East Bay, highlighting the significance of federal investment in clean transportation infrastructure. Congressman Eric Swalwell also expressed pride in contributing to the transition to hydrogen fuel cell buses to deliver clean energy in California, noting the role of clean transit in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting communities. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg praised the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to delivering modern and zero-emission buses across various states, including the East Bay, as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.