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Transforming Transit in California
October 22, 2015CalACT Fall Conference and Bus Show
Rohnert Park, CA
Tony Brasil, ChiefHeavy Duty Diesel Implementation Branch
Mobile Source Control DivisionCalifornia Air Resources Board
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o Introductiono Advanced technology framework
• Coordination efforts• Regulatory approach• Funding opportunities
o Conclusion
Overview
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Driving Change
o Significant reductions needed to meet air quality and climate goals:• 90% reduction in NOx by 2031• 40% reduction in GHGs by 2030• 80% reduction in GHGs by 2050
o Up to 50% petroleum use reduction by 2030
o Achieving goals will require a transformational change in all sectors
o Transit bus highly suitable for advanced technologies:• Operate in congested areas
where localized pollution can be a problem
• Centrally located and fueled• Government support
o Experiences aid other fleets in deploying heavy-duty zero emission vehicles
Transit Buses Leading the Way
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o Initially adopted in 2000 o Required reductions in diesel PM and NOx
emissions from transit fleets o Two fuel paths: diesel path or alternative-
fuel patho Includes zero emission bus purchase
requirement • Purchase requirement on hold pending bus
technology assessment (Resolution 09-49)
Existing Transit Fleet Rule
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o Zero emission buses• Significant technology improvements over past
5 years• Commercially available • Costs have come down• Reliable performance• Successfully operated in California
o CNG engine recently certified at 90% lower NOx
o Renewable fuels widely available
Status of Technology
Zero Emission Buses in California
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Bus Operator Technology Type
Total Buses
Operating period (yrs)
Antelope Valley Transit
Battery 2 <1
Foothill Transit Battery 15 4LA MTA Battery 5 --
San Joaquin RTD* Battery 2 2Stanford Battery 13 1SunLine Transit Fuel Cell 5 Various,
since 2001
UC, Irvine Fuel Cell 1 0ZEBA (AC Transit lead)
Fuel Cell 12 8
Total 53 --*As of 4/1/2015 five more buses under contract for delivery
Moving Forward
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o Coordinating: Connecting statewide efforts between regions and agencies
o Regulations: Coordinated multi-pollutant approaches• Advanced Clean Transit• Other
o Funding: Enhance markets with strategic public incentive and investment programs• Significant funding prioritized for zero emission
transit
Implementing an Advanced Technology Framework
o Collaborating with transit and regional agencieso Working closely with funding programs and
partners o Developing standardso Engagement with technology and bus
manufacturers o Coordination with other programs
• Sustainable Communities Strategies (SB 375)• Sustainable Freight Strategies
Coordination Efforts
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o Achieve additional NOx and GHG emission reductions
o Encourage zero emission bus purchaseso Flexibility for regional collaboration between
metropolitan planning organizations and transit fleets
o Opportunity to recognize greater efficiencies and zero-emission modes of moving passengers
Advanced Clean TransitA New Approach
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o Zero emission bus purchase requirements • Full transformation of fleet from 2018 to 2040• Initially supported with State incentives
o Minimize emissions from conventional fleet • Renewable fuels • Cleanest available engines and technologies
o Regional flexibility • Allow fleets within a region to pool
requirements • Encourage innovative transit systems
o Recognize uniqueness of small and rural operations
Advanced Clean TransitProposed Rule
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o Meetings, surveys with transit agencies (summer 2015)
o Workshop with proposed requirements (fall 2015)
o Initial proposed draft regulation (fall/winter 2015)
o Amended regulation proposal (spring 2016)o Board consideration (summer/fall 2016)
Advanced Clean TransitRule Timeframe
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o Zero Emission Bus Pilot Commercial Deployment Projects• Up to $65 million available (FY14/15) and (FY 15/16)
o Hybrid and Zero Emission Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP)• $110,000 per vehicle
o Low Carbon Transit Operations Program• 5% continuous appropriation of annual Greenhouse
Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) proceedso Transit and Intercity Rail Capitol Program
• 10% continuous appropriation of annual GGRF proceeds
California Supporting Transition to Advanced
Technologies
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o Zero emission bus deployments around strategic “hubs”• Shared location and fueling infrastructure• Workforce training and development• Benefits to disadvantaged communities
o Up to $65M allocated* from FY 14/15 and 15/16 funds• Competitive solicitation release fall 2015• Match funding encouraged
ARB Zero Emission Bus Commercial Pilot
Deployments
* Portion of funds are pending authorization by the Legislature
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o Provides vouchers for California fleets on a first-come, first-served basis• BYD• New Flyer• Proterra• Conversions to zero-emission
o Up to $110,000 for eligible zero emission buses• Visit http://californiahvip.org
ARB HVIP Funding
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o Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (Caltrans)• Provide operating and capital assistance to
transit agencies• Awarded $25 million for close to 100 projects
o Low Carbon Transit and Intercity Rail Program (CalSTA)• Funding for rail and bus capital projects and
operational improvements• Awarded $244 million for 14 projects
http://calsta.ca.gov/res/docs/pdfs/2015/Agency/TIRCPAwardSummary06302015.pdf
State Transportation Agency
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o Successful transition of heavy-duty sources to zero and near-zero technologies begins with buses
o Partner with transit agencies to meet goalso Will use a combination of incentives and
regulatory approacheso Continue to provide effective, efficient, and
affordable regional transit services across California
Conclusion
