{"id":5504,"date":"2025-10-15T12:40:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T18:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenlatinos.org\/?p=5504"},"modified":"2025-10-15T12:43:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T18:43:32","slug":"new-report-finds-federal-clean-transportation-investments-create-jobs-save-families-money-on-fuel-and-medical-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenlatinos.org\/es\/new-report-finds-federal-clean-transportation-investments-create-jobs-save-families-money-on-fuel-and-medical-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"New report finds federal clean transportation investments create jobs, save families money on fuel and medical costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>With funding set to expire, gains for red and blue states are at risk without Congressional action<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMMEDIATE RELEASE <\/strong>- October 15,<strong> <\/strong>2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CONTACTO PARA LOS MEDIOS:<\/strong> Edder D\u00edaz Mart\u00ednez, Communications Director, 602-832-6039,\u00a0edderdiazmartinez@greenlatinos.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Washington DC<\/strong> \u2014 Today, Coalition Helping America Rebuild and Go Electric (<strong>CHARGE<\/strong>) and <strong>Atlas Public Policy <\/strong>released the new report, <em>Clean Transportation Works: An Analysis of U.S. Investments<\/em>, showing how clean transportation programs worth billions are cutting costs, creating good-paying jobs, and protecting public health. Cumulatively, the report finds that Federal clean transportation programs have supported $4.6 billion in investments and 14,400 jobs in domestic manufacturing. Data like this shows legislators the potential impact of failing to extend these programs, for which funding is set to expire in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFrom charging stations to electric school buses, these investments are already saving families money and boosting local economies in red and blue states alike,\u201d said <strong>Bridget Sanderson, administrator for CHARGE. <\/strong>\u201cEvery dollar Congress puts into clean transportation multiplies into local jobs, healthier air, and more affordable travel. Lawmakers who want to make America great again can trust these programs to deliver real benefits to Americans across the U.S.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Report Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Charging Infrastructure:<\/strong> By early 2025, states had obligated <strong>$526 million<\/strong> for nearly <strong>4,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports<\/strong> at 990 locations, with nearly <strong>60% of major highway corridors<\/strong> now covered by fast-charging stations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clean Freight:<\/strong> New federal programs have already funded more than <strong>2,000 zero-emission freight trucks<\/strong> and spurred <strong>$4.2 billion in private investment<\/strong> in truck manufacturing, supporting over 8,500 jobs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public Transportation:<\/strong> Federal investments have supported the purchase of <strong>over 4,600 zero- and low-emission transit buses<\/strong> and more than 200 bus facilities, while the EPA Clean School Bus Program is replacing <strong>8,500 diesel school buses<\/strong>, saving an estimated <strong>$15\u201320 million annually in health costs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Active Transportation and Micromobility:<\/strong> New federal programs like <strong>Safe Streets and Roads for All<\/strong> y <strong>Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program<\/strong> are reconnecting communities, reducing traffic deaths, and boosting local economies\u2014though demand far outstripped available funding, with some programs oversubscribed by as much as <strong>40-to-1<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur analysis shows that federal investments are paying off\u2014creating jobs, cutting costs for families, and cleaning the air,\u201d said <strong>Tina Hodges, Atlas Policy Senior Policy Analyst, Clean Transportation, and the lead author for the report<\/strong>. \u201cContinuing the momentum requires sustained support. Otherwise, Americans miss out on benefits, and the industry falls behind in the global clean transportation race.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After examining eight different clean transportation funding streams across four different assessments, the report concludes with a summary of lessons learned to improve program implementation across utility providers, federal, state, and local governments. For example, at the federal level, streamlined administrative processes and simplified application requirements can ensure investments are quickly rolled out to communities that need them the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis report proves what we\u2019ve known all along: public transportation, walking, biking, and clean vehicles are essential to a safe, accessible, and world-class transportation system,\u201d said <strong>Steve Davis, Director of Transportation for America.<\/strong> \u201cIf Congress fails to prioritize these policies and investments in the next reauthorization, it will cost Americans' safety, jobs, money, and mobility. Congress must continue to deliver on these commitments for our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WHAT DO CHARGE MEMBERS HAVE TO SAY?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHARGE\u2019s diverse membership of EV industry leaders, consumer groups, public health organizations, and business entities calls on Congress to reauthorize billions in clean transportation investments before they expire in 2026, ensuring that communities in every state continue to benefit from safer, cheaper, and cleaner ways to get where they need to go. See statements from members below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingrid Malmgren, Senior Policy Director, Plug in America<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe latest report from CHARGE and Atlas shows that, nationally, clean transportation is making a difference. Billions of dollars in federal transportation investments have catalyzed projects and programs that improve mobility while reducing pollution, accelerating innovation, and creating jobs. Clean, electric transportation is technologically feasible for passenger vehicles, commercial fleets, transit, and micro-mobility. It saves taxpayers money on fuel while protecting public health. Reauthorizing programs to expand EV Infrastructure and electric transit, while supporting active transportation and micromobility initiatives, provides Americans with more freedom in their travel choices, saves families money, and makes communities safer and stronger.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ben Prochazka, Executive Director, Electrification Coalition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cVirtually nothing should unite Americans more than investing in efficient, modern, domestic energy and transportation manufacturing and infrastructure \u2014 all of which will both make the US more energy secure and reduce our dependence on highly volatile oil markets. CHARGE and Atlas\u2019 Clean Transportation Works report outlines a commonsense approach to transportation policy that protects U.S. national security while improving people\u2019s daily lives: creating good, American jobs by investing in the deployment of abundant and affordable transportation electrification technology, such as trucks, buses, and fleet vehicles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Liya Rechtman, Senior Transportation Policy Lead, Evergreen Action<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAmericans need affordable, convenient ways to get around to get to work, school, and connect with their communities\u2014whether it\u2019s sidewalks, bike lanes, or reliable public transit. Investments in clean transportation save families money, boost local economies, create jobs, and strengthen American manufacturing, all while cutting tailpipe pollution and reducing the enormous carbon footprint of our highways. Lawmakers must act now to protect and expand these investments so every community can benefit from safer, healthier, and more affordable transportation options.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cat Plein, Director of Programs and Policy at Forth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCommunities know best where EV charging will succeed\u2014they\u2019ve done the work, secured funding, and are ready to build. This report shows that the federal government must keep its promises and follow through. Installing EV infrastructure gives people a real choice to drive electric while boosting local economies and delivering the cleaner, more affordable transportation options people want.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Andrea Marpillero-Colomina, Policy Advisor, GreenLatinos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis data makes clear what we already know\u2014clean transportation investments are working. They cut pollution in communities of color and other overburdened neighborhoods, saving lives, and help make transportation less costly for families. For Latinos, who suffer disproportionately from pollution impacts, such investments are essential to improving health outcomes and quality of life. Congress must reauthorize these programs so progress doesn\u2019t stall. We all deserve clean air and affordable transportation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sue Gander, Director, US Transportation, World Resources Institute<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAll children deserve a healthy ride to school that is free from the dangers of diesel exhaust pollution. The widely popular Clean School Bus Program is delivering clean, quiet rides and cost savings to schools around the country and in all types of communities: rural and urban, large and small. The CHARGE Clean Transportation Works Report makes clear how reauthorizing the Clean School Bus Program will help meet the growing demand of school districts to electrify their fleets and support jobs in communities across the country.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lauren Weston, Executive Director, Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Acterra EV Charging for All Coalition focuses on equity issues within the clean transportation transition. The CHARGE and Atlas report details the impact of successful investment in infrastructure programs like NEVI and CFI, creating over 14,000 jobs in domestic manufacturing and saving millions in community healthcare through cleaner air from clean freight and cars. Failing to continue funding critical clean transportation will strand assets, kill jobs, make people sicker and slow the growth of an emerging economic sector. We call on legislators who value smart local investment in their communities to say yes to success and reauthorize these programs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Christoph Wolff, CEO, Smart Freight Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cZero-emission freight is essential for both climate progress and economic competitiveness. Smarter, cleaner freight systems strengthen supply chains, cut costs, and ensure American businesses remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market. Reauthorizing these programs is essential to protect American economic interests.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Katherine Garc\u00eda, Clean Transportation for All Campaign Director, Sierra Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAccess to reliable and sustainable transportation isn\u2019t just about getting around\u2014it\u2019s also about protecting our health and our environment. The transportation sector is still the number one source of pollution in the U.S. Legislators must reauthorize these programs to ensure all Americans can breathe cleaner air and thrive in a livable climate.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alan Hejl, Founder &amp; Lead Consultant, Spark Access<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"When we invest in clean infrastructure and electric vehicles, we're supporting the safety and health of our communities. By decarbonizing our vehicles, homes, and neighborhoods, we're not only supporting a competitive wave of innovation and creating jobs for new technologies that improve automatic safety, we're also actively supporting people with disabilities living more active and healthier lives without fear of harm from dangerous emissions.\"&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trisha Dello Iacono, Head of Policy, CALSTART&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFederal funding can be an effective catalyst for domestic manufacturing and ultimately good-paying American jobs. This timely report is a powerful reminder that we cannot halt industry progress when thousands of jobs are on the line. Policymakers must choose to prioritize local economies and a rapidly growing workforce building low- and no-emission vehicles and infrastructure.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sam Herr, Executive Director, North American Bikeshare and Scootershare Association<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCHARGE\u2019s Clean Transportation Works report reinforces that investing in active transportation creates freedom, safety, and economic opportunity in our communities. The report underscores the need for more federal investment in shared micromobility and walking, biking, and micromobility infrastructure.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Susan Mudd, Senior Policy Advocate, Environmental Law and Policy Center&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cClean public transportation programs cut health costs and protect kids. The Clean School Bus Program is already replacing 8,500 buses in school districts across all 50 states. Electric school buses reduce kids\u2019 exposure to harmful, smelly tailpipe pollution, and the quieter ride gets them to school calmer, ready to learn. New research shows that people in every state analyzed would experience positive benefits from using electric school buses, and we\u2019d see an estimated $1.6 billion in health and climate benefits every year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rachel Aland, Transportation Director, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEvery dollar invested in clean transportation strengthens our economy, making it more efficient to move goods and people, lowering costs for families and businesses, and creating good jobs. By modernizing freight systems and expanding affordable transportation options, we can keep goods and people moving and grow America\u2019s manufacturing future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Acerca de GreenLatinos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GreenLatinos&nbsp;<strong>(NOTA: GreenLatinos es UNA PALABRA)&nbsp;<\/strong>es una comunidad activa de l\u00edderes latinos, envalentonados por el poder y la sabidur\u00eda de nuestra cultura, unidos para exigir equidad y desmantelar el racismo, con recursos para ganar nuestras batallas ambientales, de conservaci\u00f3n y de justicia clim\u00e1tica, y motivados para asegurar nuestras pol\u00edticas, Liberaci\u00f3n econ\u00f3mica, cultural y ambiental.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With funding set to expire, gains for red and blue states are at risk without Congressional action IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 15, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Edder D\u00edaz Mart\u00ednez, Communications Director, 602-832-6039,\u00a0edderdiazmartinez@greenlatinos.org Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Coalition Helping America Rebuild and Go Electric (CHARGE) and Atlas Public Policy released the new report, Clean Transportation Works: An [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1527,"featured_media":5505,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[74],"federal_programs":[],"state_region":[],"class_list":["post-5504","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-releases","tag-press-releases"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenlatinos.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5504","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenlatinos.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenlatinos.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenlatinos.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1527"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenlatinos.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5504"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenlatinos.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5504\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5508,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenlatinos.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5504\/revisions\/5508"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenlatinos.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5505"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenlatinos.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5504"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenlatinos.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5504"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenlatinos.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5504"},{"taxonomy":"federal_programs","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenlatinos.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/federal_programs?post=5504"},{"taxonomy":"state_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenlatinos.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/state_region?post=5504"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}