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Board of Trustees |
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Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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Andres Colman, Regional General Manager |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Andres Colman, Regional General Manager |
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Kyle Stockley, Rail Infrastructure Project Manager |
TITLE:
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Zero-Emission Bus Transition Plan - FY2022
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the FY2022 Zero-Emission Bus Transition Plan (ZEP) required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to apply for certain FTA grant programs.
BACKGROUND:
UTA’s ZEP (aka - Mixed Bus Fleet Composition Strategy) has been presented and discussed with the Board of Trustees several times over the past year, the final plan was presented at the August 10, 2022 Board Meeting and has been presented to other stakeholders, including the Salt Lake Council of Governments on August 18, 2022
DISCUSSION:
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).
UTA serves the region along the Wasatch Front, an area with significant seasonal air quality issues. The major population centers are located in mountain valleys which trap poor air in the winter and summer months. UTA has taken significant steps to reduce emissions with the implementation of a 45-mile light rail system, CNG bus fleet, and clean diesel buses. Moving toward 50% alternatives technologies powered fleet will enable UTA to help make a significant positive impact on air quality. This 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.
UTA’s Zero Emission Transition Plan has set a target of 50% alternatively fueled vehicles by 2040. The 2040 target is as follows:
• Clean Diesel: 50%
• Electric: 36%
• CNG: 14%
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board may request revisions to the plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$955,000,000
ATTACHMENTS:
Zero Emission Bus Transition Plan - FY2022