TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Application for FY 2023 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Grant
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider adoption of Resolution No. 23-005 authorizing the General Manager, or his designee, to file and execute applications and funding agreements, and certifications and assurances with the California Department of Transportation for the 2023 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) to fund the zero-emission buses and hydrogen fueling infrastructure at Division 6 in Hayward.
Staff Contact:
Chris Andrichak, Chief Financial Officer
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Financial Stability and Resiliency
Initiative - Zero Emission Programs
The proposed project will purchase zero-emission buses as well as construct fueling and maintenance facilities to support these buses, thus further advancing the District's Zero-Emissions Bus (ZEB) Transition Plan and enabling zero-emission bus service at Division 6.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff recommends applying for approximately $20 million for the 2023 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) to purchase 42 zero-emission buses, construct a hydrogen fueling station at Division 6 and install other supporting maintenance facilities and equipment. A match of $42 million from the Transit Capital Priorities program has been secured for the project.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
AC Transit remains committed to transition the bus fleet to 100% zero-emission buses by 2040. Based on AC Transit's current fleet replacement schedule and planned infrastructure procurements, Hayward, Division 6 (D6) is the next maintenance yard for ZEB investment after Oakland, Division 4 (D4) and Emeryville, Division 2 (D2).
Located at the edge of our southern service area and with a larger property footprint, D6 allows for ZEB infrastructure to be installed without impac...
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