Transitioning towards a more sustainable future
Following a mandate from California Air Resources Board that states all transit agencies must be 100% zero emission by 2040, our team is conducting a system-wide analysis comparing Ventura County Transportation Commission’s (VCTC) current fleet of buses to zero-emission buses (ZEBs).
Our goal is to develop a recommended ZEB mode and provide a rollout and operating plan for fleet conversion with all associated infrastructure. The analysis will consider the operational and financial impacts and examine the difference in the capital and operating costs of new battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell bus technology versus the current fleet technologies, the capital cost of associated ZEB infrastructure, the capital cost of rehabilitation or purchase of interim non-ZEB vehicles and Infrastructure, and the overall operating cost impacts. Of special significance is the need for a rigorous analysis of fleet scheduling/operations with the various range limitations of ZEB buses. Additionally, the financial analysis will consider lifetime/lifecycle costs, payback periods, net present values (NPV), and time sensitivity.
Following our work, VCTC will have a plan to move forward as they transition towards a greener future.
At a Glance
- Offices
- Client
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- Ventura County Transportation
Analy Castillo, Associate, Zero Emissions Technical Lead
I help clients develop pragmatic plans for launching zero-emission bus fleets in the face of overwhelming challenges.
Pamela Bailey-Campbell, Senior Principal, Innovation Leader, Infrastructure
We’re creating next generation transportation solutions and moving communities towards a smart mobility future that puts people first.
Will Todd, Senior Associate
Through the projects I work on and the relationships I form, it’s my goal to leave the world a better place than I found it.
Reb Guthrie, Principal, Fueling Infrastructure
Creative problem solving—in sometimes unexpected ways—while understanding and respecting user needs is easily the best part about my job.
Tony Zavanelli, Principal, Energy
The best feedback is being awarded with additional work. ‘Good job’ is nice to hear, but being entrusted with another project the best way to know that you are valued.
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