The milestone, 1,021,990 miles, represents 2,130 metric tons of CO2e, or carbon dioxide equivalent, not being emitted into the region’s air.
As part of the program, MTS will allocate $27.7 million to purchase more electric buses and build charging infrastructure for its zero-emission bus transition plan.
Replacing the last diesel buses will be 24 compressed natural gas express commuter buses built by Motor Coach Industries.
State regulations require public transit agencies to gradually transition to all-zero emission bus fleets by 2040.
Beginning in early September, the agency will implement a pilot program that reduces fines, offers more payment options, a community service option in lieu of payment, and a new appeal window.
The launch of passenger service follows several weeks of route validation and bus operator training on multiple routes around San Diego.
The report concludes that every dollar of public investment returns $2.82 in the form of jobs, infrastructure investment, productivity gains, environmental benefits, and money saved by riders.
The New Flyer buses have an average estimated range of 150 miles per charge.
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