Stewart said he thinks this is the perfect time to ask Congress for the remaining funds. "There have been efforts to fund the Zion National Park shuttle for years, and I’ve always been supportive of any initiative that generates more tourists and revenue for Kane and Garfield Counties," Stewart said in a statement to The Spectrum. The new fleet will consist of 26 battery-electric buses and 27 charging stations and will arrive at Zion within the next few years. For three years, the park was denied funds with little to no explanation as to why. "Thankfully, this year’s community project funds were the ideal opportunity to help them improve transportation for the east side of Zion National Park," Stewart said.