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REVISED
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 27, 2016
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FRIENDLY AMENDMENT BY:
SUPERVISORS SOLIS AND ANTONOVICH
on Item 42
Foothill Transit is currently on path to electrify its bus fleet by 2030. To achieve this goal, a mix of depot and in-route charging facilities are required throughout their respective service area. Foothill Transit has identified the El Monte Bus station as a critical station for in-route, electric charging bus bays and if feasible, a shared, universal charging depot at Metro’s Division 9.
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Friendly Amendment by Directors Solis and Antonovich that the Board direct the CEO to coordinate with Foothill Transit and report back during the January board cycle with the following:
1. Determine the infrastructure and energy needs and associated costs for in-route, bus bay charging facilities at the El Monte Bus Station;
2. Explore the feasibility and opportunities and associated costs to establish and share a universal charging depot at Metro’s Division 9;
3. Identify eligible funding sources and develop a strategy to pursue funding.