TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Salvador Llamas, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Zero Emission Program Annual Report
BRIEFING ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider receiving the annual progress report on AC Transit's Zero Emission Program.
Staff Contact:
Ramakrishna Pochiraju, Executive Director of Planning & Engineering
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Environmental Improvement
Initiative - Zero Emission Programs
AC Transit's Zero Emission Bus Transition Plan established the goal to have a 100% Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) fleet by 2040. This report provides the Board with an annual report on progress with the ZEB Transition Plan.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no budgetary or fiscal impacts directly related to this report.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
AC Transit is committed to achieving a fully zero-emission bus (ZEB) fleet by 2040. To reach this goal, the agency is conducting a thorough evaluation of available ZEB technologies to identify the most suitable options in terms of operational reliability, cost-effectiveness, resiliency, and long-term sustainability. As an early leader in adopting zero-emission technologies, AC Transit continues to set a standard nationwide by utilizing real-world testing to assess and improve both hydrogen fuel cell and battery-electric platforms.
To date, the District has invested approximately $417 million in its zero emission program, successfully converting 9% of the fleet to zero-emission vehicles. By 2026, this figure is expected to increase to 17%, supported by facilities capable of servicing 56% of the future ZEB fleet.
To accommodate the expanding hydrogen fleet, the District currently maintains four hydrogen detection-equipped maintenance bays, two each at Division 2 and Division 4. To further enhance safety and operational readiness, the District will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to upgrade hydrogen detection systems at Division 2, Div...
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