Zero-Emission Bus Transition Planning Guidebook
Transitioning to a ZEB fleet requires thorough planning and consideration of the elements that are unique to ZEBs, such as range limitations, higher vehicle costs, charging and/or hydrogen infrastructure, and operator and maintenance workforce development. Failing to plan around these issues may result in added costs for bus and infrastructure purchases, project delays, service concerns, and operational challenges as ZEBs become a larger and larger portion of the fleet.
A properly developed ZEB Transition Plan can help overcome these challenges. This Guidebook is intended to give public transit fleet operators the knowledge necessary to plan for a full fleet transition to zero-emission technologies with a ZEB Transition Plan.
Published:
November 2024
Prepared by:
The Center for Transportation and the Environment
Niki Rinaldi El-Abd
Senior Managing Consultant
Funded by:
National Transit Institute
Federal Transit Administration
