
The plan provides a framework to improve integration between the transit system and bicyclists, pedestrians, and users of shared or personal electric-powered bikes or scooters.
The plan provides a framework to improve integration between the transit system and bicyclists, pedestrians, and users of shared or personal electric-powered bikes or scooters.
Global design firm Stantec is working with NVTA and Kimley-Horn on the $30 million project that supports fleet expansion, including the future implementation of electric buses.
Construction of the operations and maintenance facility is expected to take four years once all approvals are received and will open with a mix of the current Metrobus fleet and new battery-electric vehicles, transitioning to 100% electric as Metrobus’ electric bus fleet expands.
The facility is fully equipped to handle all bus services and maintenance needs. The newest facility joins Trans/Air’s three other locations in Tulsa, Okla.; Goshen, Ind.; and Dallastown, Pa.
Wichita, Kan.-based fleet evolved from offering ski tours to what is now a full-service transportation company.
Having reached 50 RNG sites in 2015, the organization set the goal to double the number of RNG production facilities in North America within 10 years.
The new site is positioned well to handle GCTD’s growing fleet expected to climb from 56 buses to approximately 125 over the next 30 to 40 years.
All operations were transferred from the leased Warm Springs site to the new site last month.
The opening follows from New Flyer’s announcement in Nov. 2017 to invest $28 million in the state.
The company plans on opening the plant in 2020 where they will produce 400 buses per year with about 500 employees.
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