HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently unveiled $7.1 million in investments as part of Round 1B of federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding. This initiative underscores the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to combatting climate change and enhancing transportation options that are cleaner, safer, and more affordable.
“With every investment in EV infrastructure, we make clean transportation options more accessible for Pennsylvanians,” stated PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “These awards will help move us to the next phase of EV rollout.”
Ten projects in nine counties were selected to address gaps along Pennsylvania’s Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFC). These charging stations aim to improve access and reliability for electric vehicle (EV) users throughout the state. Notably, Pennsylvania boasts over 1,800 miles of AFCs, and NEVI guidelines mandate that funds first be utilized to “build out” these corridors, ensuring no more than 50 miles between stations and compliance with U.S. DOT standards.
The $7.1 million federal investment is part of a larger $171.5 million allocation PennDOT will manage over the next five years under the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The projects in Round 1B also align with the administration’s local hiring goals, requiring that at least 50% of labor be performed by workers residing within 50 miles of the project site.
Together with previous awards, Pennsylvania has committed NEVI funding to 91 projects across 43 counties. The Round 1B Funding Opportunity is designed to finalize the AFCs’ buildout and prepare the state for the community investment phase.
Selected Round 1B projects include:
- Allegheny County: $601,284 for a Giant Eagle charging station in Pittsburgh (I-376, Exit 74)
- Beaver County: $627,038 for a GetGo charging station in Monaca (I-376, Exit 39)
- Bedford County: $705,195 for a Pizza Hut charging station in Breezewood (I-70, Exit 147)
- Berks County: $945,555 for a Square One Markets charging station in Hamburg (I-78, Exit 29)
- Bucks County: $640,618 for an EVgo charging station in Levittown (I-295, Exit 3) and $820,154 for a Wawa charging station in Quakertown (I-476, Exit 44)
- Carbon County: $688,109 for a Raceway Management charging station in White Haven (I-476, Exit 95)
- Erie County: $786,408 for a Comfort Suites charging station in Edinboro (I-79, Exit 166)
- Union County: $638,656 for a Kavkaz Restaurant charging station in Loganton (I-80, Exit 192)
- Washington County: $641,076 for a GetGo charging station in Washington (I-70, Exit 17)
These investments are set to bolster Pennsylvania’s EV infrastructure, paving the way for a more sustainable and efficient transportation network.
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