C-U transit agency seeking grants for green projects

CHAMPAIGN – Millions of dollars in federal grants for everything from a cistern to a solar energy system are being sought to make operations of the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District more environmentally sustainable.

"We've been trying to do more of this mainly from the standpoint of promoting bus riding as a sustainable, green thing to do. If we don't do it ourselves, if we don't practice these things, than it's somewhat hypocritical," said MTD Director Bill Volk.

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