1. Clean Cities Coalition Program (a) In general The Secretary shall carry out a program to be known as the Clean Cities Coalition Program. (b) Program elements In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) establish criteria for designating local and regional Clean Cities Coalitions; (2) designate local and regional Clean Cities Coalitions that the Secretary determines meet the criteria established under paragraph (1); (3) make awards to each designated Clean Cities Coalition for administrative and program expenses of the coalition; (4) make competitive awards to designated Clean Cities Coalitions for projects and activities described in subsection (c); (5) provide technical assistance and training to designated Clean Cities Coalitions; (6) provide opportunities for communication and sharing of best practices among designated Clean Cities Coalitions; and (7) maintain, and make available to the public, a centralized database of information included in the reports submitted under subsection (d). (c) Projects and activities Projects and activities eligible for awards under subsection (b)(4) are projects and activities that reduce petroleum consumption, improve air quality, promote energy and economic security, and encourage deployment of a diverse, domestic supply of alternative fuels in the transportation sector by— (1) encouraging the purchase and use of alternative fuel vehicles and alternative fuels, including by fleet managers; (2) expediting the establishment of local, regional, and national infrastructure to fuel alternative fuel vehicles; (3) advancing the use of other petroleum fuel reduction technologies and strategies; (4) conducting outreach and education activities to advance the use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles; (5) providing training and technical assistance and tools to users that adopt petroleum fuel reduction technologies