Available for Public Comment: Draft Justice40 Implementation Plan

Charging the Crossroads is funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program created by the passage of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. NEVI is a covered program under the federal Justice40 initiative, which aims to deliver at least 40% of the overall program benefits to disadvantaged communities, per federal Justice40 requirements.

INDOT has released a draft Justice40 Implementation Plan for the Charging the Crossroads program. Public and stakeholder feedback was used to identify benefits related to access, reliability, EV awareness and education, safety, workforce development, and community impacts. The plan seeks to track, measure, and report on these benefits to ensure at least 40 percent of the overall Charging the Crossroads program benefits flow to disadvantaged communities.

Disadvantaged communities are identified through federal guidance given to the states, including from the Department of Energy (DOE) and the US Department of Transportation (USDOT). In general, these areas are characterized as those that lack access to healthcare or transportation, are economically disadvantaged, carry a negative energy burden, or are adversely impacted by environmental and climate hazards. A map of Indiana’s DACs is available here.

The full draft plan is available for review on the program’s website. Public comments will be accepted through August 28, 2024. Share your feedback with the Charging the Crossroads team.

Following the public comment period, the plan will be updated and posted to ChargingtheCrossroads.com later this year.

Available Now: Virtual Public Meeting
If you were unable to attend one of this summer’s public meetings for Charging the Crossroads, INDOT has added a virtual public meeting to the program’s website. This meeting offers program implementation updates and opportunities to provide feedback on components of the draft plan, such as potential charging station locations, amenities, and recommended equity and inclusion metrics.

Access the virtual public meeting

Meet with the Charging the Crossroads Team

Do you represent a group, community, or organization who would like to learn more about the Charging the Crossroads program? Members of our team are available to share information, answer questions, and gather feedback about the program from your group. If you’d like our team to attend an upcoming meeting or set up a separate conversation, please contact us.