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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
JULY 17, 2025
Subject
SUBJECT: METRO NON-REVENUE VEHICLE PROCUREMENT POLICY
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
ADOPT the Metro Non-Revenue Vehicle Procurement Policy (Attachment A).
Issue
ISSUE
This report is in response to a Board approved amendment by Director Yaroslavsky requesting the development of a non-revenue vehicle purchasing policy that prioritizes zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The Metro Non-Revenue Vehicle Procurement Policy establishes a framework for transitioning Metro's Non-Revenue Fleet to ZEV. This policy supports Metro's climate and sustainability goals, including a 79% reduction in operational emissions by 2030 compared to 2017 levels. For specialty vehicles not yet available in zero-emission configurations, the policy requires the use of the cleanest fuel options currently available.
Background
BACKGROUND
With the purchase of 147 electric vehicles (EVs) through the State Contract, Metro will increase its electric vehicles to 13% of the total non-revenue fleet. The proportion of zero-emission vehicles will continue to grow in alignment with the fleet replacement schedule.
At its January 2025 meeting, the Board approved amendments related to the replacement of non-revenue vehicles through the California statewide contract. Specifically, the Director Yaroslavsky amendment directed the development of a non-revenue vehicle purchasing policy that prioritizes ZEVs and mirrors, to the extent feasible, existing zero-emission fleet purchasing policies at the City of Los Angeles and County of Los Angeles. The Director Butts amendment directed that the new policy incorporate, where needed, exceptions for sedans and other light weight vehicles used for safety and security and operational requirements.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
The Metro Non-Revenue Vehicle Procurement Policy provides guidelines for the acquisition of non-reven...
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