Media Advisory: FTA to deliver $104 million federal grant for Metro’s transition to electric buses

On Wednesday, August 30 at 10 a.m., Federal Transit Administration Deputy Administrator Veronica Vanterpool will join U.S. Congressman Gerry Connolly, Fairfax Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay, and Metro officials to deliver a $104 million federal grant to support the conversion of Cinder Bed to a fully battery-electric bus facility. The grant will support the procurement of approximately 100 battery-electric buses that will provide cleaner, more sustainable transit for the National Capital Region. Metro is partnering with Fairfax County on the electrification of the Cinder Bed Road facility, a portion of which is planned to be used by the county to house and charge their all-electric Bus Rapid Transit service running from Fort Belvoir to Huntington Metrorail Station by 2030. Metro’s newest electric bus will be on display and available for tours.

WHAT: Delivery of $104 million FTA grant to support electric bus transition

WHO: FTA Deputy Administrator Veronica Vanterpool

U.S. Congressman Gerry Connolly

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay

Metro General Manager and CEO Randy Clarke

Metro Board Chair Paul C. Smedberg

WHEN: 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 30

WHERE: Cinder Bed Bus Garage 7901 Cinder Bed Rd Lorton, VA 22079A

RSVP: Please RSVP using the online form at wmata.com/media

PARKING: Upon arrival, stop at the guard booth, show ID and state you are attending the FTA/Metro event. Staff will guide attendees to free parking.