Plug-in electric cars in Oberlin and a new runway for NASA Plum Brook Station in Erie County are on Ohio’s wish list for new transportation projects.
Local and state officials hope to score federal money that would pay for the projects, which are among a dozen requests compiled this week by the Ohio Department of Transportation. The state transportation agency is seeking a share of $600 million available through the U.S. Department of Transportation program known as TIGER II, the second round grants from the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery program.
ODOT is seeking $11.29 million for the Plug-in Electric Vehicle program to deploy 136 plug-in electric cars and trucks and 864 charging stations around Ohio, including in Oberlin.
The program would make electric car trips available, while studying the effects of plug-in electric cars and trucks on the road. The program also would reduce emissions and fuel consumption while creating up to 191 jobs, including 156 jobs in vehicle manufacturing.
One partner in the project is CityWheels, a Cleveland-based car-sharing agency that lets members drive cars when needed. The agency also has cars available in Oberlin.
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