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TCC discusses electric bus challenges; county approves ARPA funds for bus purchase
Summary
TCC representatives reported busy routes and discussed electric versus gas buses, noting heating and energy challenges for electric buses in local conditions. The county approved ARPA funds to be used by year-end for bus acquisition.
Patricia Stephan reported TCC's outreach for local funding and that routes remain busy. She told the board the county discontinued communication with the original electric bus vendor and discussed trade-offs between electric and gas-powered buses, explaining that "The biggest hurdle to overcome regarding electric bus for public transportation in our area is the ability to maintain heating for passengers." The discussion also covered energy needs under rain, wind, and rough terrain.
The board was informed that the county approved ARPA funds with a year-end deadline to use them on bus acquisition; participants discussed purchasing a gas bus instead of electric to meet local operational requirements and noted ground-level buses can improve handicap accessibility.
