File #: 2016-0865   
Type: Informational Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/21/2016 In control: Board of Directors - Regular Board Meeting
On agenda: 10/27/2016 Final action:
Title: 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.
Sponsors: Board of Directors - Regular Board Meeting
Indexes: Division 09, El Monte, Hilda Solis, Informational Report, Metro Divisions, Michael Antonovich, Motion / Motion Response
Related files: 2016-0881
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REVISED

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

OCTOBER 27, 2016

 

Preamble

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.

 

Title

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.