Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop is advancing a plan to install public electric car charging stations in all six wards, transition to all-electric city vehicles and create an Office of Sustainability.

“We are excited to bring this technology to Jersey City, as we know our residents are conscious about reducing our impact on the environment,” Fulop said in a statement. “We also believe that government should lead by example, so we will be looking to transition the city vehicle fleet to electric vehicles and hope this will inspire more residents to do the same.”

The City Council is issuing a request for proposals for the charging stations. The number of total car charging stations will be determined by the final costs from the bid; however, the city administration is planning for a minimum of two car charging stations per ward and a total of 16 at the outset, with the potential for growth. The city is seeking grant funding to help cover the costs of the program.

This is another in a yearlong series of mayoral initiatives aimed at tackling issues related to climate change, particularly stormwater management.

The new Office of Sustainability will continue the work of the Office of Innovation in addressing a range of citywide sustainable practices and initiatives, including collaborating with local partners to establish green infrastructure standards for the city, identify priority areas for big green infrastructure projects, and tighten stormwater runoff limits across the city for new developments.

For more information, visit CityOfJerseyCity.com.