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stations, which are currently more universal for EVs, but charge at a slower rate. Facilities expected to see higher use, <br />such as the Plymouth Ice Center and Plymouth Community Center, will also have DC fast charging stations. The <br />number of stalls dedicated to EVs and the types of chargers can be increased over time based on use. <br />Along with the publicity that Plymouth has received for rolling out this novel initiative, the Great Plains Institute has also <br />seen a large increase in the number of cities asking how they can learn more and get a similar program started in their <br />communities. The Great Plains Institute has also heard from cities across the county on the topic and is working with <br />other states to pilot the EV Ready Cities Program, which is similar to what the organization developed in Minnesota. <br />Visit website (http://www.apwa.net/focuson) <br />Plymouth's EV initiative appears to be the start of a trend, and a direction the county may also head. As EVs continue <br />to grow in popularity, it will become more important for cities and counties to plan for this infrastructure in a strategic <br />way and have a broader conversation about logistics —including who is building the infrastructure and the appropriate <br />location for the infrastructure throughout cities and public right-of-way. In the meantime, Plymouth city staff and elected <br />officials remain excited about the upcoming infrastructure installation —and are thrilled to offer community members the <br />convenience of plugging in at a nominal rate while visiting city facilities. <br />Diana McKeown can be reached at dmckeown@gpisd.net (mailto:dmckeown@gpisd.net); Chris LaBounty can be <br />reached at clabounty_@plymouthmn.gov (Mailto:clabounty_@plymouthmn.gov). <br />® View as flipbook <br />