![]() ![]() The transformation to a 100% zero-emissions fleet will be guided by these goals: Our partners in this project include: bus manufacturers to deliver safe, structurally qualified buses charger manufacturers to deploy the most efficient, standards-based equipment at our depots Con Edison, working with NYPA, to electrify our depots NYSERDA to foster, develop and test innovative zero-emissions solutions and community groups to provide feedback and guidance on the rollout. We plan to ensure that future Capital Plans will include appropriate investments to facilitate our goal of a 100% zero-emissions bus fleet by 2040. We are making an unprecedented investment to achieve this goal: $1.1 billion from the MTA’s 2020-2024 Capital Plan is dedicated to purchasing 500 new electric buses, associated charging infrastructure, and needed depot modifications. In addition, the zero-emissions buses will be more reliable and have the same amenities as the diesel-fueled fleet. This transformation will not inconvenience customers the only thing you will notice will be the absence of exhaust and a quieter ride. Our zero-emissions transformation will be an important part of achieving these targeted reductions. This will help New York State deliver on its larger carbon reduction goals: In 2019, the state legislature passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which seeks to reduce the state's greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030, and 85% by 2050. Once complete, this change will avoid over 500,000 metric tons of carbon emissions every year. ![]() ![]() We have the largest public bus system in North America, so this path will have benefits far beyond the boundaries of New York City. ![]() The MTA is committed to fighting climate change, and one way we’re doing that is by replacing our diesel-fueled buses with a zero-emissions bus fleet by 2040. ![]()
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