Milton Transit begins study to explore battery-electric buses

News release

Milton Transit, along with 12 other transit agencies across Ontario, have partnered with Metrolinx and consulting firm HDR, to begin a study on moving towards battery electric powered buses.

Milton Transit will receive a report specific to the Town of Milton that looks at current and future plans, targets, polices, and financing to outline a transition toward electric buses and the required infrastructure.

Infrastructure Canada is funding 80 per cent of the cost of the study through the Zero Emission Transit Fund. This is a grant that supports public transit electrification efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change impacts.

The study is expected to be completed in 2023 and recommendations will be presented to Council for their consideration on next steps.

Quotes

“This transit study will help create the pathway for us to deliver on green technology, while reducing energy consumption, pollution and carbon emissions from our fleet. This is the type of leadership in sustainability we want residents to see, as we continue to create the Possibilities of a greener and more environmentally friendly Milton.”

- Gord Krantz
Mayor, Town of Milton

“Innovation and sustainability are key priorities for the town. We know electrification of transportation is crucial to meeting climate change goals and this study is just a first step for Milton Transit, as we continue our commitment to environmental stewardship through sustainability initiatives and mitigation of climate change impacts.”

- Andrew Siltala
Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Milton

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