On September 10, 2019, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) released its second solicitation for projects under the Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust (EMT). The purpose of the EMT is to execute environmental mitigation projects that reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides.
TDEC will host an application workshop for the Transit and Shuttle Bus Grant Program on Tuesday, September 17 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT at the William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower in Nashville (3rd floor, conference room D). Representatives of transit agencies, transit or shuttle bus contractors, and other interested persons are encouraged to attend and learn about the application process and program terms and conditions, including project eligibility, timelines for implementation, and reporting requirements.