This federal Project Grant award of $500,000, made by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research program (CFDA 20.505), will fund an infrastructure analysis and implementation plan for transitioning the Dutchess County public transit system to battery-electric buses.
The study will have two primary phases. Phase One will inventory the current bus fleet and facilities to assess the feasibility and requirements for electrification, including evaluating route lengths, travel distances, and electrical capabilities. Phase Two will then recommend a phased approach for replacing the existing bus fleet with electric vehicles, considering the expected bus replacement schedule. The final deliverables will provide Dutchess County with general recommendations to guide the implementation of battery-electric transit buses, encompassing factors such as vehicle range, power, and performance needs. This study aims to inform the county's strategy for transitioning its public transportation system to a more sustainable, zero-emission fleet.
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