The Bolt is a zero-emission electric vehicle with an estimated range of 238 miles per charge. Charging time is 9.5 hours. Metro will be testing the cars over the next year for their feasibility and operational viability. The cars will be used as part of Metro’s vehicle pool for field operations and driver relief assignments.
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Life-cycle costs will be assessed to determine the feasibility of replacing the entire Metro sedan fleet with electric vehicles. Preliminary research indicates that although initial electric vehicle capital costs are higher, operating costs — for maintenance and fuel — are lower and will continue to be reduced as battery technology advances and the range of vehicles increases.
As part of the initial pilot program, Metro has installed charging stations at Union Station, Division 13, Division 18 and the Central Maintenance Facility.
The Metro Board of Directors voted earlier this summer to endorse the conversion of the entire Metro bus fleet to zero-emission buses by 2030. The buses are currently powered by compressed natural gas, which is far cleaner than diesel but is still a fossil fuel.
Metro’s Sustainability program is focused on reducing the agency’s impact on the environment.
The upgraded system, which went live earlier this month, supports METRO’s METRONow vision to enhance the customer experience, improve service reliability, and strengthen long-term regional mobility.
CEO Nat Ford’s address offered a look at highlights from 2025, with a focus on the future and the innovative ways the JTA is shaping mobility in Northeast Florida.
Expected to enter service in 2029, these locomotives support the agency’s commitment to offer reliable and efficient rail transportation across South Florida.
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The new filters include substantially more activated carbon than traditional HVAC filters, which is especially helpful in providing a better transit riding experience for vulnerable populations, particularly children, seniors, and people with chronic illnesses, according to the CTA.
In a recent episode of METROspectives, LYT CEO Timothy Menard discusses how artificial intelligence, cloud connectivity, and real-time data are transforming traffic management, boosting bus reliability, and enabling system-wide transit optimization across cities.
