U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, along with Representative Rick Larsen, announced over $47 million in federal funding for six local transit systems in Washington state to transition to green public transportation. The funding will support the purchase of low- and zero-emission buses, including hydrogen fuel cell buses, as well as the upgrading of bus facilities and worker training. The grants, from the Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration, are part of the Low- or No-Emission Grant Program and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program, both established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The move aims to replace diesel-powered buses with environmentally friendly alternatives, improve air quality, and enhance the efficiency of public transit systems. Notably, Island Transit on Whidbey Island will receive almost $15 million to acquire hydrogen fuel cell buses, while King County Metro Transit in Seattle and Link Transit in Chelan and Douglas Counties will purchase battery electric buses with the allocated funding. Senator Murray highlighted the environmental and economic benefits of transitioning to clean buses, emphasizing the importance of reducing pollution and improving public health. The awards signify a step towards achieving zero-emission fleet goals and promoting sustainable transportation practices in Washington state.