Electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of transportation and their contribution to cleaner air has led OKI to support the widespread adoption of this technology. In 2022, OKI participated in the development of statewide National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program plans for Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. Each state was tasked with developing a plan for the deployment of EV Charging Infrastructure to be eligible to receive NEVI Formula funds from the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation. Our participation included hosting a NEVI public outreach session, sponsored by DriveOhio, and attending numerous virtual meetings to provide feedback during plan development. In September 2022, each state’s plan was approved, unlocking a combined $300–plus million in funding for EV Infrastructure over the next five years.
Other OKI Annual Report Highlights
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Program to Aid Data Gathering for OKI
OKI’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program continued to gain momentum during 2022.
GIS Highlights: Freight Plan Update, Urban Tree Canopy
Providing detailed, up-to-date Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, analysis and web mapping applications for OKI’s many programs was a leading focus for our GIS Department during 2022.
Phase One of Freight Plan Complete, Phase Two Initiated
In 2022, OKI’s staff completed the first phase of a new regional freight plan.