PUEBLO, Colo. (KOAA) — The City of Pueblo is hosting an open house on Wednesday, February 25, to discuss Pueblo Transit's transition to a hybrid fleet.
The open house will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Barkman Branch Library (1300 Jerry Murphy Rd).
Pueblo Transit's current system is primarily diesel buses, and the transition to an entirely hybrid fleet will help lower emissions and improve public health, according to the city.
The city says that Pueblo Transit recently received a grant of $19.5 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation and from the Colorado Department of Transportation.
The City of Pueblo is also seeking to construct a new transit facility, and discussions on that project will also begin with the upcoming open house.
Community members can learn more about the grant received, ask questions about the new hybrid buses, and find out more about the new transit facility by attending the open house.
Editor's Note: An original version of this article said the grant would also cover the construction of this facility. This was incorrect; upcoming town halls will discuss the plans for the new facility.
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