FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 10, 2025

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Atlanta, GA – The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) is excited to announce the release of TCRP Research Report 256: Resilient Zero-Emission Transit Bus Fleets: A Guide. This guidebook was developed by CTE under the Transportation Research Board’s Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) and provides transit agencies with practical strategies for modifying existing emergency response and resilience plans to incorporate zero-emission bus (ZEB) technologies.

The shift to zero-emission technologies requires transit agencies to make changes in operations management to accommodate the unique characteristics of these technologies. For example, the need to charge buses means agencies are increasingly reliant on electrical power grids. Resilient Zero-Emission Transit Bus Fleets: A Guide provides a step-by-step approach to adapt existing resilience plans, originally designed for internal combustion engine fleets, to the distinct requirements of ZEBs. This comprehensive framework guides agencies through assessing potential threats, evaluating risks, and implementing cost-effective resilience strategies.

“Resilience is crucial for ensuring transit agencies can meet service demands under any circumstances,” said Dan Raudebaugh, Executive Director of CTE. “This guidebook equips agencies with the knowledge and resources needed to strengthen their operations and support their communities through a successful transition to zero-emission technologies.”

The guidebook offers practical solutions for addressing ZEB-specific risks to fleet resilience. It also includes six case studies highlighting how transit agencies nationwide have implemented innovative resilience strategies as part of their ZEB transitions. These examples, ranging from microgrid deployment to workforce adaptations, provide actionable insights for agencies navigating similar challenges.

With climate change accelerating and transit systems increasingly vulnerable to disruptions, resilience planning has never been more critical. By helping transit agencies develop and implement comprehensive resilience strategies, this guidebook supports the broader goal of building a cleaner, more reliable, and sustainable transportation future.

The guidebook is available for free download at https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/29205/resilient-zero-emission-transit-bus-fleets-a-guide

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