The Chicago Transit Authority says it plans to buy up to 150 hybrid buses after receiving a $121 million federal grant this week.

The Federal Transit Administration on Thursday announced $1.1 billion in awards through its Low or No Emission Grant Program. The program aims to help transit agencies transition to low- or zero-emission buses and garages.

The CTA said Friday it will use the money to buy fully-accessible, 40-foot hybrid buses.

“This solution represents the best path forward today to meet our core mission of providing safe, reliable and efficient transit services while also reducing our impact on the environment,” the CTA said in a statement.

The buses will likely hit the streets after 2026, given the time it takes to purchase and build them, CTA CFO Tom McKone said in a Thur

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