"The initiative is supported primarily by a $53.3 million allocation from the State of California's Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program and represents a key step in the agency's transition toward a fully zero-emission fleet."
"Central to the project is the deployment of an overhead gantry charging system designed to support up to 195 buses, providing high-capacity, centralized charging at depot level."
"The total investment of $56 million covers both infrastructure and system upgrades, largely based on state-level financial support."
"Big Blue Bus currently operates 34 battery-electric buses, with additional vehicles planned as part of ongoing procurement activities."
Santa Monica has initiated a $56 million investment program to enhance its zero-emission bus infrastructure and fleet. The project, supported by a $53.3 million allocation from California's Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program, marks a significant step towards a fully zero-emission fleet. Construction has begun on an overhead gantry charging system to support 195 buses, alongside electrical upgrades at transit facilities. Currently, Big Blue Bus operates 34 battery-electric buses, with plans for more to achieve full fleet electrification by 2032.
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