Recommendations fuel a more sustainable transit system
In Michigan, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA)—TheRide—gets people where they need to go. Fueling the need for a more sustainable transit system, the AAATA consulted with us to conduct an impartial review of bus propulsion technologies. The goal of the study? To help create clarity so that decision-makers can have transparent, honest information to help them balance trade-offs and make informed decisions based on the best information available. Our study clearly laid out pros and cons, identified benefits and risks, and developed comprehensive estimates for various adoption scenarios and timelines.
The scope of our work included documenting the existing situation and benefits, an assessment of all propulsion technologies infrastructure planning—including zero emission buses and traditional internal combustion engine buses. We also assessed capital and operations, financial planning, and emissions modeling. Modeling also showed that only 60 percent of AAATA’s service can be electrified using battery electric buses (BEBs) with depot-only charging.
Our plan recommended a restructuring of AAATA’s block service to support the implementation of BEBs and hydrogen fuel cell electric buses.
At a Glance
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- Ann Arbor Area Transit Authority
Pamela Bailey-Campbell, Senior Principal, Innovation Leader, Infrastructure
We’re creating next generation transportation solutions and moving communities towards a smart mobility future that puts people first.
Analy Castillo, Associate, Zero Emissions Technical Lead
I help clients develop pragmatic plans for launching zero-emission bus fleets in the face of overwhelming challenges.
Tony Zavanelli, Principal, Energy
The best feedback is being awarded with additional work. ‘Good job’ is nice to hear, but being entrusted with another project the best way to know that you are valued.
Will Todd, Senior Associate
Through the projects I work on and the relationships I form, it’s my goal to leave the world a better place than I found it.
Reb Guthrie, Principal, Fueling Infrastructure
Creative problem solving—in sometimes unexpected ways—while understanding and respecting user needs is easily the best part about my job.
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