Transit systems in Detroit and Ann Arbor are benefiting from more than $55 million in federal funding to acquire hydrogen-powered and diesel-electric hybrid buses. The Detroit Department of Transportation is receiving $30.7 million, while the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is set to get $25 million. Veronica Vanterpool, the acting administrator of the Federal Transit Administration, emphasized the significance of investing in American-made green transportation to facilitate the growth of public transit usage. The grants are part of a larger federal initiative totaling $1.5 billion, directed towards supporting 117 public transportation projects in 47 states. Other Michigan projects benefitting from this program include the Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System in Grand Haven, which will receive $16 million to develop a multi-modal system operations center for transitioning to a zero-emission fleet. Additionally, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi is granted $539,000 to replace an old diesel-powered vehicle with a new clean diesel bus. The Federal Transit Administration has awarded nearly $5 billion in the last three years under the Infrastructure Law to enhance and modernize transit buses across the country, promoting the use of new technology built by American workers. The effort will see the production of over 4,600 new buses in U.S. factories, reflecting a commitment to advancing technology and supporting local workforce. WDET, a public media institution, aims to provide trusted and up-to-date journalism accessible to all, relying on independent support from its audience to maintain journalistic integrity.