Electric vehicles, EV charging stations, transit improvements, and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure are among the 14 projects across Oregon to receive $11.3 million in funding from the second round of the federal Carbon Reduction Program, with three selected in the Mid-Columbia region.  Hood River County will receive over $419,000 for two electric fleet vehicles and installation of necessary charging infrastructure to support them, and make-ready infrastructure for up to ten additional parking spaces.  The City of Hood River was awarded over $240,000 for three light-duty electric fleet vehicles.  And the City of Dufur was granted just over $86,000 for one electric light-duty pickup truck.  The Carbon Reduction Program will distribute $82 million of federal funding over five years for transportation projects in Oregon.  The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Climate Office administers the program, working with a consultation group of local transportation organizations and advocates to develop strategies, priorities and evaluation criteria for the program.  The next round of funding from the Carbon Reduction Program is expected to be in spring 2026.