In support of Montgomery County, Maryland’s, goal of converting its transit fleet of nearly 400 Ride On buses to zero-emission vehicles by 2035, STV, in partnership with Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) prepared a master plan for a zero-emission transformation. This master plan identifies the county’s existing infrastructure assets, technology options and potential federal and state funding opportunities for MCDOT to pursue.
In preparing the master plan, STV and its team of nationally renowned zero emissions experts guided the county through its transit fleet transition by detailing what infrastructure is required to support maintenance and operations, including vehicles, depots and facilities and fueling options. Additionally, the plan was designed with flexibility min mind and accommodates emerging technology while also relying on state and federal grants that MCDOT has successfully secured.
Prior to the completion of this plan, Montgomery County announced its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 100 percent by 2035. The county had previously identified that about 42% of carbon emissions originate from the transportation sector.
