The article highlights the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) in Canton, Ohio, as a global leader in utilizing hydrogen fuel cell-powered transit vehicles. SARTA's shift towards clean alternative fuels began in 2010, leading them to adopt hydrogen fuel cells for their fleet. Despite initial skepticism in the transit industry, SARTA's practical experience and data over a decade have proven the reliability and efficiency of hydrogen fuel cells. The community's enthusiastic support and collaboration with various stakeholders have been instrumental in SARTA's success. The article emphasizes the importance of preserving the hydrogen production tax credit, 45V, to support the growth of hydrogen technology and its benefits for energy strategy, job creation, and economic growth. SARTA's CEO, Kirt Conrad, advocates for maintaining the 45V credit to drive investment, innovation, and energy security at the local and national levels. The article concludes by urging Congress to prioritize the preservation of this tax credit to enable more communities to follow SARTA's lead in sustainable hydrogen-powered transit.