The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) is heading to Las Vegas this November for the Green Transportation Summit & Expo (GTSE), co-located with RE+ 2026. GTSE brings together fleet operators, technology providers, utilities, policymakers, and other industry leaders to explore practical solutions for cleaner, more efficient transportation. With programming focused on clean fuels, vehicle technology, infrastructure, energy, and fleet operations, the event provides a natural forum for CTE to share its experience helping fleets plan and implement zero-emission transitions.

(CTE) is excited to announce that the Zero Emission Bus Conference (ZEB Con) will return August 23–25, 2027, in downtown San Francisco, California.The three-day conference will bring together transit agencies, shuttle operators, manufacturers, technology providers, and other transit industry stakeholders to share lessons learned from zero-emission bus deployments. Programming will address the full transition process from the operators’ perspective, from initial planning and technology selection to infrastructure development, workforce preparation, fleet operations, and long-term implementation.

Representatives from 45 public transit fleets gather to discuss zero-emission technology, workforce readiness, safety, and fleet operations

Seven innovative zero-emission suppliers and 22 transit agencies from across the country gathered in Urbana, Illinois June 3 and 4 to discuss one of the biggest topics in the transit industry today: Hydrogen for the Long Haul. Organized by the Zero Emission Bus Resource Alliance (ZEBRA) in collaboration with the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Council (HFCBC) and Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (CUMTD), this intimate event was the setting for innovative, collaborative conversations over two days of information sharing. Attendees learned and shared insights about overcoming challenges and scaling opportunities for fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs).

As transit agencies across the country work to modernize fleets and reduce emissions, Valley Regional Transit (VRT) is continuing to build momentum in Boise, Idaho. Through a successful award under the Federal Transit Administration’s 2022 Low or No Emission Vehicle Program (Low-No), VRT partnered with the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), Jacobs, and Heliox to deploy seven new 35-foot GILLIG battery electric buses (BEBs) and the charging infrastructure necessary to support them.

On September 29–30, transit agencies from across the U.S. and Canada traveled to the Puget Sound region and the picturesque city of Everett, WA, for the ZEBRA Fall Roundtable. Co-hosted by member agencies, Community Transit and King County Metro and organized by the Zero Emission Bus Resource Alliance (ZEBRA), this gathering marked the largest ZEBRA roundtable to date—bringing together representatives from 22 agencies to exchange insights and explore the latest in zero-emission transit technologies.

The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) is excited to bring the ZEB Con Roadshow to the New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA) 2025 Annual Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY! This special track of zero-emission bus sessions will provide transit agencies and industry partners with actionable insights, real-world lessons, and strategies for accelerating the transition to zero-emission fleets.

The 2025 School Transportation News (STN) EXPO West brought together leaders from across the school transportation industry to share lessons learned, challenges, and opportunities as districts move toward cleaner, more efficient fleets.

On October 21 & 22, the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) hosted our Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA. The event brought together Members, the Board of Directors, Policy Board, and Staff for strategic networking and exclusive updates on CTE's latest initiatives and future direction.