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Board of Trustees |
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Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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Mary DeLoretto, Chief Service Development Officer |
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Cherryl Beveridge, Acting Chief Operating Officer |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Kyle Stockley, Rail Infrastructure Project Manager |
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Hal Johnson, Manager Project Research and Development |
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Jordan Eves, Business and Quality Analyst Supervisor |
TITLE:
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Mixed Bus Fleet Composition Strategy
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
Informational item for discussion
BACKGROUND:
The Mixed Bus Fleet Composition team was tasked with developing a data-driven mixed bus fleet composition strategy that will support UTA’s mission of providing clean air alternatives for the citizens of the Wasatch Front, will align with UTA’s service plan and long-range transportation plan, and will serve as a guide for future vehicle procurement and facilities plans. Variables included the current fleet mix and replacement schedule, environmental concerns, vehicle costs, vehicle compatibility with service plan, infrastructure (current and future), technological innovation, and available funding. Members of the team include representatives from the Enterprise Strategy Office, Planning and Engagement, Service Development, Finance, and Operations.
DISCUSSION:
The mixed bus fleet composition team’s recommendation is to transition UTA’s bus propulsion to 50% (fifty percent) alternative fuels by 2042. Hold points in the implementation of the proposed Mixed Bus Fleet Composition Strategy are related to finance, infrastructure, supply chain, and training. Discussion of the Strategy will (eventually) need to include innovative measures to overcome these hold points while not over-burdening the existing service units.
Note: This discussion was included in the July 27, 2022 board agenda, but was interrupted by an emergency building evacuation. Presenters will review previously presented material and complete the presentation and discussion in the August 10, 2022 board meeting.
ALTERNATIVES:
UTA will need to develop a more long-term comprehensive fleet strategy program, however, alternatives include transitioning over a longer period of time (as opposed to the planned 20-year strategy), as well as consider propulsion related objectives (less alternative fuel - more conventional diesel equipment).
FISCAL IMPACT:
Over the 20-year life of the proposed program, costs are anticipated at $469M for electric vehicles, $370M for clean diesel vehicles, and $116M for CNG vehicles (a total cost of $955M over a 20-year span).
ATTACHMENTS:
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