Chapel Hill Transit has been awarded an $8.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration.
GoTriangle says the grant will be used to purchase “up to” 13 replacement buses and safety training equipment. Additionally, Chapel Hill Transit plans to buy its first training simulator for bus operators, which GoTriangle says “supports a commitment to high-level training and safety in a controlled environment, while also aiding in the recruitment of new operators to the field.”
“We’re incredibly grateful for the support towards our bus fleet and training program,” said Brian Litchfield, transit director for the Town of Chapel Hill. “This grant is a meaningful investment to keep Chapel Hill, Carrboro and the University of North Carolina connected and moving forward.”…