HART to complete CNG transition as TPO carries $157M in transit projects forward
Summary
TPO staff said transit comprises roughly $157 million of the approved TIP roll‑forward; HART has a major FTA low/no emissions award and expects a full compressed‑natural‑gas fleet by 2028.
TPO staff told the board that transit projects are the largest category in the roll‑forward package, accounting for roughly $157,000,000 of the $254,000,000 total. Much of that funding supports ongoing HART capital projects, bus purchases and facility upgrades.
"Last year, HART was awarded by an FTA low no emissions grant to transition its fleet from diesel to natural gas. That's a $32,000,000 project," Harry Walsh said. During the TAC report staff noted that "approximately 75% of the fleet is currently compressed natural gas with a full transition anticipated by 2028."
Walsh also highlighted planned heavy maintenance facility upgrades (fueling, bus wash, fare box cash retrieval, security and stormwater improvements) that support the fleet transition. The board approved the TIP roll‑forward package that carries those transit projects forward; staff said no new funds were created by the action.
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