Published in Metro Magazine: Retrofitting garages for zero-emissions buses
July 30, 2019
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North American communities are switching to electric buses; here are 8 factors to consider when retrofitting bus facilities for more sustainable transit options
Municipalities are reacting to the growing interest in sustainable practices from their constituents and ridership and looking for ways to harness new technologies to further reduce environmental impact. Many agencies are looking at zero-emissions buses as replacements for their aging fleets.
Bus facilities need upgrades to support these changes. Transit expert Ken Anderson write about how to handle the switch in Metro Magazine. Read it here.
Rendering of TriMet's Powell Bus Operations & Maintenance Facility in Portland, Oregon.