Transforming Transit in California October 22, 2015 CalACT Fall Conference and Bus Show Rohnert Park, CA Tony Brasil, Chief Heavy Duty Diesel Implementation Branch Mobile Source Control Division California Air Resources Board 1

o Introduction o Advanced technology framework Coordination efforts Regulatory approach Funding opportunities o Conclusion Overview 2

Driving Change o Significant reductions needed to meet air quality and climate goals: 90% reduction in NOx by % reduction in GHGs by % reduction in GHGs by 2050 o Up to 50% petroleum use reduction by 2030 o Achieving goals will require a transformational change in all sectors

o Transit bus highly suitable for advanced technologies: Operate in congested areas where localized pollution can be a problem Centrally located and fueled Government support o Experiences aid other fleets in deploying heavy-duty zero emission vehicles Transit Buses Leading the Way 4

o Initially adopted in 2000 o Required reductions in diesel PM and NOx emissions from transit fleets o Two fuel paths: diesel path or alternative-fuel path o Includes zero emission bus purchase requirement Purchase requirement on hold pending bus technology assessment (Resolution 09-49) Existing Transit Fleet Rule 5

o Zero emission buses Significant technology improvements over past 5 years Commercially available Costs have come down Reliable performance Successfully operated in California o CNG engine recently certified at 90% lower NOx o Renewable fuels widely available Status of Technology 6

Zero Emission Buses in California 7 Bus Operator Technology Type Total Buses Operating period (yrs) Antelope Valley TransitBattery2<1 Foothill TransitBattery 154 LA MTABattery 5 -- San Joaquin RTD*Battery 2 2 StanfordBattery131 SunLine TransitFuel Cell5 Various, since 2001 UC, IrvineFuel Cell10 ZEBA (AC Transit lead)Fuel Cell12 8 Total53-- *As of 4/1/2015 five more buses under contract for delivery

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o Coordinating: Connecting statewide efforts between regions and agencies o Regulations: Coordinated multi-pollutant approaches Advanced Clean Transit Other o Funding: Enhance markets with strategic public incentive and investment programs Significant funding prioritized for zero emission transit Implementing an Advanced Technology Framework 9

o Collaborating with transit and regional agencies o Working closely with funding programs and partners o Developing standards o Engagement with technology and bus manufacturers o Coordination with other programs Sustainable Communities Strategies (SB 375) Sustainable Freight Strategies Coordination Efforts 10

o Achieve additional NOx and GHG emission reductions o Encourage zero emission bus purchases o Flexibility for regional collaboration between metropolitan planning organizations and transit fleets o Opportunity to recognize greater efficiencies and zero-emission modes of moving passengers Advanced Clean Transit A New Approach 11

o Zero emission bus purchase requirements Full transformation of fleet from 2018 to 2040 Initially supported with State incentives o Minimize emissions from conventional fleet Renewable fuels Cleanest available engines and technologies o Regional flexibility Allow fleets within a region to pool requirements Encourage innovative transit systems o Recognize uniqueness of small and rural operations Advanced Clean Transit Proposed Rule 12

o Meetings, surveys with transit agencies (summer 2015) o Workshop with proposed requirements (fall 2015) o Initial proposed draft regulation (fall/winter 2015) o Amended regulation proposal (spring 2016) o Board consideration (summer/fall 2016) Advanced Clean Transit Rule Timeframe 13

o Zero Emission Bus Pilot Commercial Deployment Projects Up to $65 million available (FY14/15) and (FY 15/16) o Hybrid and Zero Emission Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) $110,000 per vehicle o Low Carbon Transit Operations Program 5% continuous appropriation of annual Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) proceeds o Transit and Intercity Rail Capitol Program 10% continuous appropriation of annual GGRF proceeds California Supporting Transition to Advanced Technologies 14

o Zero emission bus deployments around strategic “hubs” Shared location and fueling infrastructure Workforce training and development Benefits to disadvantaged communities o Up to $65M allocated * from FY 14/15 and 15/16 funds Competitive solicitation release fall 2015 Match funding encouraged ARB Zero Emission Bus Commercial Pilot Deployments 15 * Portion of funds are pending authorization by the Legislature

o Provides vouchers for California fleets on a first-come, first-served basis BYD New Flyer Proterra Conversions to zero-emission o Up to $110,000 for eligible zero emission buses Visit ARB HVIP Funding 16

o Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (Caltrans) Provide operating and capital assistance to transit agencies Awarded $25 million for close to 100 projects o Low Carbon Transit and Intercity Rail Program (CalSTA) Funding for rail and bus capital projects and operational improvements Awarded $244 million for 14 projects  Summary pdf Summary pdf State Transportation Agency 17

o Successful transition of heavy-duty sources to zero and near-zero technologies begins with buses o Partner with transit agencies to meet goals o Will use a combination of incentives and regulatory approaches o Continue to provide effective, efficient, and affordable regional transit services across California Conclusion 18