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Milton is among eight communities in Ontario to split $841,971 in funding to transition from fuel-based public transit vehicles to zero emission electric buses.
Findings from planning studies will advise each community on the key elements required to transition to a zero emission fleet, including the steps for purchasing electric buses and charging infrastructure. Some communities have completed their studies while others are in the preliminary stage.
“We are proud to support these eight studies that will inform communities across Ontario on the best way forward to support their public transit needs while reducing impact on the climate and supporting Canada’s goals to reach net-zero carbon emissions,” says The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities.
According to the Milton Transit, the Town of Milton received $120,297 from the Zero Emission Transit Fund to help develop a Battery Electric Bus (BEB) Feasibility Strategy.
Planning activities include route mapping and scheduling, identifying the required charging infrastructure, developing step-by-step processes and timelines for electrifying fleets, and conducting climate adaptation and resilience assessments.
In 2023, Milton Transit announced a partnership with Milton-based MTB Transit Solutions on Canada’s first conversion of a mid-life diesel bus to electric battery power.
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