Zero Emission Bus Tender

Design 2024 2025Construction 2026 - 2028While public transit is already a sustainable form of transportation compared to single-occupancy vehicles transit agencies have an opportunity to further contribute to regional and national greenhouse gas reduction goals and improve local air quality by transitioning away from diesel-powered buses. SEPTA is planning for a full transition to ZEBs which could include a combination of Battery Electric Buses and Fuel Cell Electric Buses by the year 2040 if adequate funding is made available for the investments that will be necessary to charge and fuel these new buses. SEPTA has secured 27.66 M for ZEB infrastructure projects through the FTAs Low or No Emissions Vehicle Program. SEPTA will design procure and install additional or upgraded electric utility infrastructure for redundant power supplies at Midvale Allegheny Callowhill and Comly bus depots including redundant power feeders backup generators and electrical substations. These upgrades will make it possible for SEPTA to start procuring a significant number of ZEBs in the next few years. SEPTA will continue to apply for funds through the FTA Low-No program to advance this transition.Master plan consultants Sam Schwartz Consulting1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard20th Floor Suite 2011Philadelphia PA 19103United StatesPhone 973 705-7499httpswww.samschwartz.comBurns EngineeringTwo Commerce Square2001 Market Street Suite 600Philadelphia PA 19103United StatesTel 215-979-7700Fax 215-405-2510httpswww.burns-group.com