Major Projects
View a list of All Projects Under Construction (PDF)
You can also read more about our upcoming work in the MaineDOT Work Plan
Resources
Important Websites
- EPA Volkswagen Settlement Site
EPA's webpage explains the details of the violations, the settlements, and the mitigation trust fund program. It also includes links to additional settlement resources and documents. - U.S. District Court, Northern District of California Site
View Comments Received
| Date | Comments |
|---|---|
| 9/22/17 |
I would like to see more J1772 charging stations on Route 1 north of Portland and heading to Acadia. Bath has none! and those further along are private, associated with inns, more difficult to find and inconvenient if you're not staying. Also many more in central and western Maine. At the moment, I can't conveniently drive from Portland to Baxter State Park in my (83-mile av. range) e-Golf. |
Reports
Semi-Annual Reports
- 06/2019: Maine VW Semi-Annual Report - January-June, 2019 (PDF)
- 12/2018:
Application Results
2019 D-2 Competitive Round 2
2018 D-2 Competitive Round 1
Funding Categories and Allocations
Maine VW Settlement Funding Allocations
- VW Funding Allocation Matrix (Excel) (Updated May 2019)
Statewide Multimodal Priorities
Maine Beneficiary Mitigation Plan
Maine Beneficiary Mitigation Plan
Under the lead of the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT), collaborating with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Governor's Energy Office (GEO), a plan has been drafted that includes projected qualifying expenditures from the Trust.
Updates
- 05/01/2019: Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Settlement Updates
- The Appendix D-2 (PDF) projects for Class 4-8 school buses were awarded on October 31, 2018.
Settlement History
October 25, 2016
On October 25, 2016 the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California approved the U.S. EPA and California first partial consent decree with Volkswagen and Audi to settle allegations of installing "defeat devices" on 2.0 liter diesel vehicles sold or leased in the U.S.
Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Settlement
Volkswagen has agreed to settle allegations that it violated the federal Clean Air Act by installing “defeat devices” on 2.0 and 3.0 diesel vehicles. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) determined that the affected vehicles exceeded federal emission standards for nitrogen oxide (NOx), a pollutant that is known to harm public health and contribute to ozone or smog formation. Under two partial consent decrees issued by DOJ, states will receive settlement funds equivalent to the number of registered 2.0 and 3.0 diesel vehicles.