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Board of Trustees |
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THROUGH: |
Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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Andres Colman, Chief Operations Officer |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Andres Colman, Chief Operations Officer |
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Kyle Stockley, Director of Capital Vehicles |
TITLE:
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Zero-Emission Bus Transition Plan Update
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
Informational item for discussion
BACKGROUND:
The Zero-Emission Plan (ZEP) provides comprehensive information requested by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to apply for the Low or No Emission Grant Program and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program (49 U.S.C. 5339(b)), for projects related to Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV). The plan was approved by the board in December 2022. It was then updated in 2024 to reflect current operational program. The plan includes the FTA requirements for the grant applications, including a long-term fleet management plan, current and future status transition resources, technology policies and legislation, current and future facility assessment, provider partnership relationships study, and workforce impact assessment includes a section on its mixed bus fleet composition strategy.
DISCUSSION:
UTA continues to apply for grants to assist with bus purchases, adjusting the focus of fleet composition to maximize opportunities based on federal partner priorities. Changes in the administration’s priorities this year have required UTA to adjust recent grant applications, moving from a focus on electric bus acquisition, to buses with other propulsion systems, including CNG. These adjustments are consistent with the current long-term strategy for mixed bus fleet composition. In 2026, staff will conduct a complete study on the mixed bus fleet composition, to identify any potential updates it may need to reflect current operational needs including facility readiness, route performance, and workforce needs.
ALTERNATIVES:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Zero-Emission Plan impacts grant funding for bus fleet vehicle projects.
ATTACHMENTS:
None