Summary
The council accepted $2.3 million in federal grants for bus tire leases and preventive maintenance, and moved to apply for a hydrogen fueling infrastructure grant. This keeps Montebello Bus Lines running and moving toward cleaner fuel.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Brings in $2,308,000 in federal funds with a $577,000 state match; the hydrogen grant application carries no local cost to submit.
Bus riders and the broader community through reliable, cleaner public transit.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Aug 12, 2026
The council accepted $2.3 million in federal grants for bus tire leases and preventive maintenance, and moved to apply for a hydrogen fueling infrastructure grant. This keeps Montebello Bus Lines running and moving toward cleaner fuel.
City Council - Jun 24, 2026
The council accepted $9.4 million in federal grants for three hydrogen and nine CNG buses, and Schurr High students presented a bus stop signage project the city may adopt.
City Council - May 27, 2026
The city is buying nine CNG and three hydrogen buses, and a consultant assessment found improving morale under Director John Soria — with Phase II strategic planning now funded.
City Council - Jan 28, 2026
The three-year transit plan keeps Montebello Bus Lines eligible for state and federal funding and covers hydrogen buses, a bus stop overhaul, and a possible mobility hub on Montebello Boulevard.
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