Congressman Salazar announces federal funding to purchase Steamboat Springs hybrid bus

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman John Salazar announced that $ 257,462 in federal funding has been allocated toward the purchase of a hybrid bus for the City of Steamboat Springs.

The City of Steamboat Springs will use the funding to acquire a 29-foot low floor hybrid bus for use on existing routes within the city. The bus will cut carbon emissions and save on fuel costs while providing high quality transit service to the community.

On the funding, Congressman Salazar offered the following comment:

“I’m glad that this funding will help the City of Steamboat enhance their transit service with the addition of another hybrid bus. This technology is just one piece in solving our challenging energy puzzle and I applaud Steamboat for taking this proactive step.”

On the grant funding, Steamboat Springs Intergovernmental Services Representative Winnie DelliQuadri offered the following comment:

“The funding is great. We wouldn’t be able to buy this bus without it. We have one hybrid bus in our fleet and it’s great. We’re working to be environmentally sustainable and we wouldn’t be able to do it without these grant dollars.”