South Coast AQMD Invests in Cleaner Public Safety Vehicles for City of Indio

INDIO – The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is helping the City of Indio transition to cleaner transportation technology by providing funding toward two public safety vehicle projects aimed at reducing emissions.

The City plans to replace its existing Mobile Command Post with a new all-electric unit, including the vehicle and necessary charging infrastructure. The project is estimated to cost up to $878,823.88, with the cost shared equally between the City of Indio and South Coast AQMD.

“I am proud to see South Coast AQMD resources coming directly to Indio to support cleaner technology and our first responders. These investments help us improve air quality while providing our public safety teams with the modern equipment they need to serve our communities,” said Riverside County Supervisor and South Coast AQMD Governing Board Member V. Manuel Perez.

“These investments give our officers access to modern, reliable equipment that will strengthen our ability to respond during emergencies while reducing our environmental impact. We appreciate South Coast AQMD’s partnership and investment in public safety here in Indio,” said Indio Police Chief Brian Tully.