One of the cost saving features Foothill has invested in, is solar panels on the roof of their maintenance building. Above you can see the plan view and on the right the perspective from the ground. According to Mr.Lim, solar energy accounts for 20% of the energy used at the facility.
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) endorsed Foothill Transit for reaching the Platinum Level, not only is this the highest recognition possible in the APTA Sustainability Commitment Program; they are the first. Foothill Transit was able to cut almost 30% of water consumption in part by using recycled water for washing buses. In addition, Foothill Transit is currently operating one of the largest electric fleets in the United States. They have embraced sustainability in all aspects of their business, committed to be 100% electric bus fleet by the year 2030. In fact, Foothill is in the planning stage of debuting two double-decker all-electric buses soon. The electric buses will operate on the Silver Streak to maximize capacity on one of the most popular routes.
In summary, Foothill Transit is a clean facility investing in an environmentally friendly bus service throughout Southern California. Based on their commitment to become an all electric fleet by the year 2030, the only thing left is for Foothill …show more content…
Prudent thought should be given at solar energy panels to offset potential savings. (Foothill Transit has shown of up to 20% savings at their facility.) In addition, electric buses could be a consideration if OCTA is looking to be a sustainable program investing in an environmental friendly bus service in the Orange County Area. However, it should be noted that an all electric fleet is a vastly more costly program insomuch as an all electric bus can cost in excess of $750,000 each. On the other hand, no fuel costs to worry about
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) endorsed Foothill Transit for reaching the Platinum Level, not only is this the highest recognition possible in the APTA Sustainability Commitment Program; they are the first. Foothill Transit was able to cut almost 30% of water consumption in part by using recycled water for washing buses. In addition, Foothill Transit is currently operating one of the largest electric fleets in the United States. They have embraced sustainability in all aspects of their business, committed to be 100% electric bus fleet by the year 2030. In fact, Foothill is in the planning stage of debuting two double-decker all-electric buses soon. The electric buses will operate on the Silver Streak to maximize capacity on one of the most popular routes.
In summary, Foothill Transit is a clean facility investing in an environmentally friendly bus service throughout Southern California. Based on their commitment to become an all electric fleet by the year 2030, the only thing left is for Foothill …show more content…
Prudent thought should be given at solar energy panels to offset potential savings. (Foothill Transit has shown of up to 20% savings at their facility.) In addition, electric buses could be a consideration if OCTA is looking to be a sustainable program investing in an environmental friendly bus service in the Orange County Area. However, it should be noted that an all electric fleet is a vastly more costly program insomuch as an all electric bus can cost in excess of $750,000 each. On the other hand, no fuel costs to worry about