Brampton Receives Federal Investment to Achieve First Zero-Emission Transit Fleet in Canada
Brampton, Ontario, took a significant step towards its goal of becoming the first Canadian city with a fully zero-emission transit fleet. The federal government has granted the city $1.1 million to facilitate the planning and electrification of the entire Brampton Transit system.
The funding will primarily support the development of a comprehensive strategy and rollout plan for transitioning the city’s entire fleet to zero-emission buses. This includes conducting cost and savings assessments, determining fleet and facility requirements, performing risk analysis, and creating models for efficient bus deployment.
Mayor Patrick Brown expressed his determination and emphasized that this investment plays a pivotal role in realizing the city’s aspiration to become a green city. He acknowledged that setting goals for climate change adaptation is one thing, but executing the plans to honor those goals is equally crucial.
By transitioning to zero-emission buses, Brampton aims to reduce approximately 115 tonnes of CO2 emissions per bus annually. This amounts to approximately 53,000 tonnes of emissions every year, equivalent to removing around 12,000 cars from the roads of Brampton.
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