U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters revealed a significant investment of over $55 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to assist the Detroit Department of Transportation and the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA) in purchasing cleaner transit buses by replacing aging diesel models. The funding originates from the Federal Transit Administration’s Low and No Emission grant program, established through the senators' involvement in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The initiative ensures families and workers in Southeast Michigan have access to reliable transportation, enhancing air quality and addressing climate issues. The Detroit Department of Transportation is set to receive $30,794,240 to upgrade older buses with new hybrid electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric buses, supporting the implementation of a hydrogen fueling station and a worker training program on zero-emission technologies. The AAATA will benefit from $25,000,000 to acquire new hydrogen fuel cell and low-emission diesel-electric hybrid buses, along with a mobile hydrogen station, to enhance operations and move towards a zero-emission fleet. This investment not only modernizes transit systems but also creates better jobs, reduces energy consumption, and fosters environmental sustainability. The broader aim of the program is to support the acquisition of zero-emission and low-emission buses by state and local authorities, promoting the development of facilities for modern transit vehicles.