L.A. recognizes BYD for clean transportation, job creation leadership
At an LA County Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Antonovich delivered a presentation congratulating Stella Li on her efforts in job creation with BYD in LA County.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich hosted a special presentation in recognition of BYD Motors President Stella Li for the electric vehicle’s manufacturer’s leadership in building a clean economy workforce in the county by developing all-electric public transit buses at its facility in the City of Lancaster.
BYD Motors currently has a contract with the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) to build 85 all-electric buses, which will make it the first 100% electric public transit fleet in the nation.
Ad Loading...
“I am pleased to honor BYD Motors today for its leadership in building clean, advanced vehicle technologies that will help improve our region’s air quality while also creating jobs,” said Supervisor Antonovich, who represents the 5th Supervisorial District, which includes the Antelope Valley. “This partnership between the AVTA and BYD will lead to growth in well-paying jobs and help boast Los Angeles County’s economy.”
At an LA County Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Antonovich delivered a presentation congratulating Stella Li on her efforts in job creation with BYD in LA County. The entire Board of Supervisors was in attendance to offer their praise and congratulations to Stella Li and BYD Motors.
“I am proud to accept this honor of behalf of BYD Motors today,” said Stella Li. “Within three years, BYD has built numerous clean transportation projects for communities across the U.S. and created 300 good-paying jobs in the process. We continue to grow and expect to double or triple the number of jobs within three years. In addition, these electric buses also bring an economic benefit to fleets, for example, two buses have operated at Antelope Valley Transit Authority for over one year and have proven an operational cost of $0.35 per mile verses diesel buses operating at $1.55 per mile. I am grateful for the support of our elected officials and for their recognition of our efforts to build a clean economy in LA County.”
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.
Transit agencies depend on safe, reliable vehicles to deliver consistent service. This eBook examines how next-generation fleet software helps agencies move from reactive processes to proactive operations through automated maintenance, real-time safety insights, and integrated data. Learn how fleets are improving uptime, safety outcomes, and operational efficiency.
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.
