To aid in the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) mission to convert its entire vehicle fleet to zero emissions, STV performed a wide array of services to support the development of TTC’s zero-emission transition plan. This plan serves as a roadmap for the electrification of the commission’s facilities and vehicle operations.
To help develop this plan, STV deployed its proprietary Performance and Evaluation of Electric Bus Routes (PEER) analysis route simulation tool to determine the daily energy needs of TTC’s current bus fleet. Additionally, the team prepared market analysis and procurement schedules, while developing facility upgrades, assessment of maintenance needs and workforce training services. STV also laid out funding and financing options and alternative technology strategies such as fuel-cell electric buses and on-route charging system analysis.
Unique to TTC is its fleet of 250 Wheel-Trans paratransit and 800 non-revenue vehicles that support operations. Without any fixed-route schedule data, these vehicles required an alternate approach. The team analyzed vehicle telematics, including real-time location data and historical operating data, to develop a strategic fleet replacement.
