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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
JUNE 17, 2021
Subject
SUBJECT: CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE LIFE OF PROJECT BUDGET ADOPTION
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
A. APPROVE Life of Project (LOP) budget of $50.0M commencing FY22 for Phase 1 for the Charging Infrastructure Program alongside the J Line (Silver) supporting the Zero Emission Bus Program;
B. APPROVE amending the FY22 Budget for $34.0M for charging infrastructure; and
C. CONSIDER finding that authorization of the use of alternative delivery methods pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 130242 will achieve integration of design, project works, and other components in an efficient manner at Metro bus facilities.
(REQUIRES 2/3 VOTE OF THE BOARD)
Issue
ISSUE
In April 2016, Metro's Board of Directors passed a motion to convert Metro's bus operations from CNG to Zero Emissions by 2030. Subsequently, in December 2018 the California Air Resources Board (CARB) issued the Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) regulation which requires all California public transit agencies to transition from conventional fueled buses to zero emission buses by 2040. Given the adoption of the Board motion and CARB regulation, it is critical that Metro adopt procurement and installation plans that commit funding and personnel to deliver ZEB services by 2030.
The 2030 ZEB conversion goal is desired to expedite the clean air goals for Los Angeles County. This reduces the carbon impacts along the services routes where Battery Electric Buses (BEB) can be provided. BEBs operate at noticeably lower decibel level than comparable CNG buses which results in reduced noise levels particularly benefitting residential areas. Ultimately the conversion to ZEBs provides reduced noise levels and improves air quality where Metro provides its BEB services.
In March 2021, staff presented the ZEB Rollout Plan (item 2020-0636), which demonstrated a phased implementation plan for the Battery Electri...
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