The press release states: “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced that the county has received a $2.68 million grant from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The funding, part of the Federal Highway Administration’s Carbon Reduction Program, will support the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at up to 17 locations in the county, including parking garages, park-and-ride lots, libraries and community centers.

“We applaud President Biden and Maryland Governor Moore for their leadership in providing the funding to make the transition to electric vehicle use more widely accessible,” said County Executive Elrich. “This grant is a significant step forward in our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable transportation in Montgomery County. By expanding access to electric vehicle charging stations, we are making it easier for residents to use electric vehicles and reduce their carbon footprint.”

The county will coordinate with MDOT to implement the project and select strategically located locations for the electric vehicle charging station to meet the needs of residents and businesses.

“This grant will help the county continue to build a robust electric vehicle charging network and provide more convenient and accessible charging options for our residents, businesses and visitors,” said Jon Monger, director of the county’s Environmental Protection Agency. “The expanded infrastructure will support the growing number of electric vehicles on the road and help continue the shift toward more sustainable and cleaner modes of transportation.”

The full list of projects can be found under Item 9A of the agenda for the July 17 meeting of the Metro-Washington Council of Government’s Transportation Planning Committee.