Replace five (5) diesel buses which have exceeded their useful life with five (5) zero-emission electric buses and expand the fleet by two (2) additional electric buses training and battery chargers

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Metropolitan Tulsa Transit Authority $8.33 million on August 14, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The project supports the acquisition of seven zero-emission electric buses—five to replace aging diesel buses that have exceeded their useful life and two additional vehicles to expand service capacity—along with associated training and battery charging infrastructure. The power distribution substation will be located at 510 S. Rockford Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120, with a projected life expectancy of 12 years.

The buses themselves will operate with a 12-year useful life or 500,000 miles, whichever is reached first. Expected outcomes include reduced transit operating costs, decreased energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and reduced particulate matter throughout the Tulsa Transit service area. The project is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2027, and will directly benefit transit customers across the Tulsa metropolitan region. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award.

Activities

Acquire seven (7) zero emission buses

Expected outcomes

Reduce transit cost energy consumption carbon emissions and particulate matter in the tulsa service area.

Intended beneficiaries

Transit customers in the tulsa transit service area.