City of Redondo Beach
Beach Cities Transit
Zero Emission Bus Roll Out Plan
City of Redondo Beach
415 Diamond Street
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
June 2023
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Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan
Section A: Transit Agency Information
City of Redondo Beach
Beach Cities Transit (BCT)
415 Diamond Street
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
The City of Redondo Beach is part of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and is within the South Coast Air Basin.
Peak Vehicles: 20
Population: 67,233
Contact Information:
Joyce Rooney
Transit Operations and Transportation Facilities Manager Community Services Department
(310) 318-0610, x2670
[email protected]
Cameron Harding
Community Services Director
(310) 318-0610 x3771
[email protected]
Mike Witzanksy
City Manager
(310) 937-5315
[email protected]
BCT is not part of a Joint Zero-Emission Bus Group.
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Section B: Rollout Plan General Information
1. Does your transit agency’s Rollout Plan have a goal of full transition to zeroemission technologies by 2040 that avoids early retirement of conventional transit buses?
Yes.
2. The ICT regulation requires 100% ZEB purchases in 2029. Conventional transit buses that are purchased in 2028 could be delivered in or after 2029. Please explain how your transit agency plans to avoid potential early retirement of conventional buses in order to meet the 2040 goal. (optional)
3. When did your transit agency’s board or governing body approve the Rollout Plan?
a. Approval date: 05/16/2023
b. Resolution number: 2305-045
c. Is a copy of the board approved resolution attached to the Rollout Plan submitted to CARB? Yes
4. Contact information for follow-up on details of the Rollout Plan a. Joyce Rooney
Transit Operations and Transportation Facilities Manager (310) 318-0610, x1, x2670
[email protected]
b. Cameron Harding
Community Services Director
(310) 318-0610 x3771
[email protected]
5. Who created the rollout plan? A consultant
a. If consultant, please identify the company name: Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
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Section C: Technology Portfolio
What type(s) of zero-emission bus technologies (e.g. battery electric and fuel cell electric buses) does your transit agency plan to deploy through 2040? BCT plans to deploy battery-electric buses (BEBs).
Section D: Current Bus Fleet Composition and
Future Bus Purchases
Please complete Table 2 regarding expected future bus purchases, including the number of buses in total expected to be purchased or leased in the year of purchase.
Identify the number and percentage of ZEBs of the total bus purchases each year, as well as bus types and fuel types. Identify the same type of information for purchases of conventional buses. Bus types include standard, articulated, over-the-road, double decker, and cutaway buses. For zero-emission technologies, identify the fuel type as diesel, CNG, LNG, diesel hybrid (dHEB), gasoline hybrid (gHEB), propane, or gasoline.
1. Table 1 – current bus fleet. (optional)
2. Table 2 represents the anticipated revenue service vehicles that will be purchased in the future. BCT plans to purchase their first BEB in 2029 in accordance with the ZEB purchasing schedule for small transit agencies. In 2027 and 2028, BCT is purchasing two vehicles in 2027 and one vehicle in 2028. When considering the 25% ZEB purchase regulation in force from 2026 through 2028, when accounting for rounding, 25% of vehicles purchased in each of these years is less than one bus. As such BCT is able to purchase conventional buses in these years while remaining compliant with the ICT regulation, as per CARB’s guidance. 5 Redondo Beach Roll Out Plan -June 2023
Table 2: Future Vehicle Purchases
Timeline
(Year)
Total # of
Buses to
Purchase
# of ZEB
Purchases
% of
Annual ZEB
Purchases
ZEB Bus
Type(s)
ZEB
Fuel
Type(s)
# of Conv.
Bus
Purchases
% of
Annual
Conv. Bus
Purchases
Type(s) of
Conv. Buses
Fuel Type(s) of
Conv. Buses
2023 0 0 0% N/A N/A 0 0% N/A N/A
2024 1 0 0% N/A N/A 1 100% 1 bus (30 ft) CNG
2025 3 0 0% N/A N/A 3 100% 3 buses (30 ft) CNG
2026 0 0 0% N/A N/A 0 0% N/A N/A
2027 2 0 0% N/A N/A 2 100% 2 buses (30 ft) CNG
2028 1 0 0% N/A N/A 1 100% 1 van CNG
2029 5 5 100% 1 bus (30 ft)
4 vans BEB 0 0% N/A N/A
2030 3 3 100% 3 cutaways BEB 0 0% N/A N/A
2031 0 0 0% N/A N/A 0 0% N/A N/A
2032 0 0 0% N/A N/A 0 0% N/A N/A
2033 0 0 0% N/A N/A 0 0% N/A N/A
2034 8 8 100% 8 buses (30 ft) BEB 0 0% N/A N/A
2035 0 0 0% N/A N/A 0 0% N/A N/A
2036 0 0 0% N/A N/A 0 0% N/A N/A
2037 2 2 100% 1 bus (30 ft)
1 van BEB 0 0% N/A N/A
2038 8 8 100% 4 buses (30 ft)
4 vans BEB 0 0% N/A N/A
2039 3 3 100% 3 cutaways BEB 0 0% N/A N/A
2040 1 1 100% 1 bus (30 ft) BEB 0 0% N/A N/A
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3. Table 3 – Range and estimated costs of Future ZEB purchases (optional)
4. Is your transit agency considering converting some of the conventional buses in service to zero-emission buses?
BCT is not considering converting some conventional buses to zero-emission buses.
BCT will purchase zero-emission vehicles for replacement of buses per the timeline above.
Section E: Facilities and Infrastructure Modifications
1. Please complete Table 5 with names, locations, and main functions of transit agency divisions or facilities that would be involved in deploying and maintaining zero-emission buses. Please limit the facilities to bus yards and facilities with maintenance, fueling, and charging functions, and exclude other operational functions like training centers, information and trip planning offices, and administrative buildings.
1. BCT will require significant modifications to its facilities to accommodate the transition to zero-emission. Importantly, a new operations and maintenance building is required to optimize the site layout, yard flow, and other functions. Below is a table of facilities and infrastructure modifications.
Table 5: Facilities Information and Construction Timeline Division/
Facility
Name
Address Main
Function(s)
Type(s) of
Infrastructure
Service
Capacity
Needs
Upgrade?
(Yes/No)
Estimated
Construction
Timeline
Beach Cities
Transit
Operations
and
Maintenance
Facility
1519
Kingsdale
Ave,
Redondo
Beach,
CA 90278
Operations,
Maintenance,
Training
New BEB
charging
equipment,
electrical utility
improvements,
and a new
operations and
maintenance
building with
associated site
improvements
(15) 30 ftbuses,
(3)
cutaways,
and (5)
passenger
vans –
battery
electric
vehicles
Yes
Facility
Construction:
2027 – 2029;
Charger
installation:
2029
Southern California Edison (SCE) is the electric utility in BCT’s service area. 7 Redondo Beach Roll Out Plan -June 2023
Section F: Providing Service in Disadvantaged
Communities
1. BCT directly serves two disadvantaged communities as listed in the latest version of CalEnviroScreen 4.0 via Line 109 in the Hawthorne/Inglewood area. Importantly, there are a number of disadvantaged communities in Lawndale, nearby Line 102.
Figure 1: CalEnviroScreen Disadvantaged Communities in BCT service area So that BCT can more accurately plan for ZEB deployment in disadvantaged communities, the following table details the specific census tracts that are classified as disadvantaged communities with the associated routes, specifically Line 109. While not 8 Redondo Beach Roll Out Plan -June 2023
mentioned in the table below, BCT can also improve local air quality around Lawndale by deploying ZEBs along Line 102.
Table 7: Service in Disadvantaged Communities (Optional) Census Tract ID Community Line
6037602200 Los Angeles 109
6037277200 Unincorporated Los Angeles County 109
Section G: Workforce Training
Describe your transit agency’s plan and schedule for the training of bus operators and maintenance and repair staff on zero-emission bus technologies.
BEBs manufacturers include basic training modules for bus operators and maintenance technicians that are typically included in the purchase price of the vehicle, with additional training modules and programs available for purchase. BCT maintenance leadership needs to work with staff and the maintenance technician union to understand how best to approach training for BEBs, and whether in addition to basic training from OEMs, additional training is needed. Required training will follow the same timeline of the vehicle procurement schedule.
The minimum required training recommendations are as follows for operators and maintenance technicians:
• BEB Operator training (total 56 hours)
o Operator drive training (four sessions, four hours each) o Operator vehicle/system orientation (20 sessions, two hours each) • BEB Maintenance technician training (total 304 hours) o Preventative maintenance training (four sessions, eight hours each) o Electrical/electronic training (six sessions, eight hours each) o Multiplex training (four sessions, each session consisting of three eight-hour days)
o HVAC training (four sessions, four hours each)
o Brake training (four sessions, four hours each)
o Energy Storage System (ESS), lithium-ion battery and energy management hardware and software training (six sessions, eight hours each) o Electric drive/transmission training (six sessions, eight hours each) 9 Redondo Beach Roll Out Plan -June 2023
Acquiring the following tools and safety materials should be a top priority to ensure successful in-house ZEB maintenance and management.
• Operational training module
• High voltage interface box
• Virtual training module
• High voltage insulated tools
• Insulated PPE
• Electrical safety hooks
• Arc flash clothing
The table below provides a framework of potential training methods and strategies to bolster BCT’s workforce development and successfully transition to a 100% ZEB fleet.
Table 8: Potential training methods
Plan Description
Train-the-trainer
Small numbers of staff are trained, and subsequently train colleagues. This maintains institutional knowledge while reducing the need for external training.
Bus vendor training and fueling
vendor
OEM training provides critical, equipment-specific operations and maintenance information. Prior to implementing ZEB
technology, BCT staff will work with the OEMs to ensure all employees complete necessary training.
Retraining & refresher training Entry level, intermediate, and advanced continuous learning opportunities will be offered to all BCT staff.
ZEB training from other transit
agencies
BCT should leverage the experience of agencies who were early ZEB adopters, such as the ZEB University program
offered by AC Transit, as well as work with partner agencies in the South Bay and throughout Los Angeles
National Transit Institute (NTI)
training
NTI offers zero-emissions courses such as ZEB management and benchmarking and performance.
Local partnerships and
collaborations
BCT could work with local schools to showcase potential careers in bus and facilities management to students.
Professional associations
Associations such as the Zero Emission Bus Resource
Alliance offer opportunities for sharing and lessons learned across transit agencies.
The priority in maintenance needs will be the issue of safety in dealing with high-voltage systems. All maintenance personnel in the garage, whether doing servicing, inspection, or repairs and those in other routines (e.g., plugging and unplugging BEBs) must be educated on the characteristics of this technology. One essential component is the provision and mandate of additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) beyond that which is required by automotive garage workplace legislated standards or BCT’s policies.
Examples of such apparel include high voltage insulated work gloves, flame retardant 10 Redondo Beach Roll Out Plan -June 2023
clothing, insulated safety footwear, face shields, special insulated hand tools, and grounding of apparatus that staff may be using. Also, procedures in dealing with accidents and injuries must be established with instructions and warning signs posted.
Current BEBs also contain on-board communication systems, which are helpful in providing detailed bus performance data and report error messages, which can assist maintenance personnel in quickly identifying and diagnosing maintenance issues.
Finally, it is highly recommended that Redondo Beach Fire Department and adjacent local fire and emergency response departments be given training as to the layout, componentry, safety devices, and other features of BEBs. This should reoccur every few years, but the specific frequency can be dependent on agency discretion. In addition, agency-wide orientation to familiarize the agency with the new technology should also be conducted prior to the first BEBs deployment.
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Section H: Potential Funding Sources
Please identify all potential funding sources your transit agency expects to use to acquire zero-emission technologies (both vehicles and infrastructure).
The table below shows all potential funding sources BCT will explore to use to fund facility capital improvements, and acquire zero-emission bus and charging equipment technologies.
Table 9: Potential Funding Sources (Optional)
Fund/Grant Level of
government Description Available Funding/Applicability/Information Los Angeles
County
Subregional
Funds
South Bay Cities
Council of
Governments
Los Angeles County Subregional Measure R Funds
City is designated to receive funding for the planning
and construction of a new transit operations,
maintenance and administration facility
Low or No
Emission
Program (LowNo Program)
Federal/FTA
Low-No provides competitive funding for the
procurement of low or no emission vehicles, including
the leasing or purchasing of vehicles and related
supporting infrastructure.
This has been an annual program under the FAST
Act since FY2016 and is a subprogram of the Section
5339 Grants for Bus and Bus Facilities.
There is a stipulation for a local match.
For FY 2022, FTA announced availability of over $1.1
billion for Low-No, funding.
In FY 2021, the FTA awarded $182 million to 49
projects for the Low-No program.
Buses and Bus
Facilities
Program (5339)
Federal/FTA
Grants applicable to rehabbing buses, purchase new
buses, and invest and renovate related equipment
and facilities for low or no emission vehicles or
FY 2022, FTA announced availability of $372 million in
Bus and Bus Facility grants.
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Fund/Grant Level of
government Description Available Funding/Applicability/Information facilities.
Requires a 20% local match.
[Can be used for facility upgrades and charging
equipment]
Urbanized Area
Formula Grants
(5307)
Federal/FTA
5307 grant funding makes federal resources available
to urbanized areas for transit capital and operating
assistance. Eligible activities include capital
investments in bus and bus-related activities such as
replacement, overhaul and rebuilding of buses.
The federal share is not to exceed 80% of the net
project cost for capital expenditures. The federal
share may be 90% of the cost of vehicle-related
equipment attributable to compliance with the Clean
Air Act.
Typically, the metropolitan planning organization
(MPO) or another lead public agency is the direct
recipient of these funds and distributes these to local transit agencies based on TIP allocation. Agencies can
allocate these funds for the purchase of ZEBs.
Congestion
Mitigation and
Air Quality
Improvement
Program (CMAQ)
Federal/FHA
The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
Improvement (CMAQ) Program provides funds to
states for transportation projects designed to reduce
traffic congestion and improve air quality, particularly in areas of the country that do not attain national air quality standards.
Projects that reduce criteria air pollutants regulated
from transportation-related sources, including ZEBs.
Local and
Regional Project
Assistance
Program (RAISE)
Federal/USDOT
Previously known as BUILD and TIGER, RAISE is a
discretionary grant program aimed to support
investment in infrastructure.
RAISE funding supports planning and capital
FY2020 provided $1 billion in BUILD grants to 70
projects with a stipulation requiring 50% of funding for projects in rural areas. In FY2022, $2.28 billion in
funding was announced for the RAISE Grant Program.
2 2 https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/2022-04/RAISE_2022_NOFO_AMENDMENT_1.pdf 13 Redondo Beach Roll Out Plan -June 2023
Fund/Grant Level of
government Description Available Funding/Applicability/Information investments in roads, bridges, transit, rail, ports, and intermodal transportation.
A local match is required.
1 Transportation
Infrastructure
Finance and
Innovation Act
(TIFIA)
Federal/USDOT
The TIFIA program provides credit assistance for
qualified projects of regional and national
significance, including for the construction of new
transit operations and maintenance facilities3. The
credit program is designed to fill market gaps and
leverage substantial private co-investment through
supplemental, subordinate investment in critical
improvements to the nation’s transportation system.
TIFIA is a credit assistance and loan program that
transit agencies can use to fund the construction of
new transit facilities to support the ZEB transition.
TIFIA provides low interest rates, flexible amortization (up to 35 years repayment period, deferrable for five
years after substantial project completion), no prepayment penalty, and interest does not accrue until proceeds are drawn. TIFIA can be used to fund up to
49% of total project costs. Applicants must submit a
detailed letter of interest to the DOT, and project must be included in the STIP to be eligible4.
Hybrid and ZeroEmission Truck
and Bus
Voucher
Incentive
Program (HVIP)
State/CARB
Voucher program created in 2009 aimed at reducing
the purchase cost of zero-emission vehicles.
A transit agency would decide on a vehicle, contact
the vendor directly, and then the vendor would apply
for the voucher.
$569.5 million in funding for the 2021-2022 year will be distributed in several waves with different opening
dates. Program becomes oversubscribed quickly.
Carl Moyer
Memorial Air
Quality
State/CARB The Carl Moyer Program provides funding to help procure low-emission vehicles and equipment. It is
All funding is competitive. Transit buses are eligible for up to $80,000 funding. Infrastructure projects including
1 https://www.transportation.gov/RAISEgrants/about
3 Program Overview | Build America (transportation.gov) 4 TIFIA Credit Program Overview | Build America (transportation.gov) 14 Redondo Beach Roll Out Plan -June 2023
Fund/Grant Level of
government Description Available Funding/Applicability/Information Standards
Attainment
Program
implemented as a partnership between CARB and
local air districts.
charging stations and alternative fuel stations do not
need to meet cost-effectiveness limits.
Applications for 2023 must be submitted to South
Coast AQMD before May9, 2023.
State
Transportation
Improvement
Program (STIP)
State/Caltrans
The STIP is a five-year plan for future allocations of
certain state transportation funds including state
highway, active transportation, intercity rail, and
transit improvements. The STIP is updated biennially
in even-numbered years.
ZEB procurement could compete for STIP funding. The
2022 STIP was adopted in March 2022 and included
$796 million in available funding. Funding is
distributed via a formula for a variety of projects.
Transportation
Development Act
(Mills-AlquistDeddeh Act (SB
325))
State/Caltrans
The TDA law provides funding to improve existing
public transportation services and encourage regional
transportation coordination. There are two funding
sources: the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) and the
State Transit Assistance (STA) fund.5
Funding opportunities include transportation program
activities, pedestrian and bike facilities, community
transit services, public transportation, and bus and rail projects.
Sustainable
Transportation
Equity Project
(STEP)
State/CARB
A new pilot that takes a community-based approach
to overcoming barriers to clean transportation.
Two different grant types: Planning and Capacity
Building Grants (up to $1.75 million for multiple
grantees) and Implementation Grants (up to $17.75
million for between one and three grantees).
Lead applicant must be a CBO, federally-recognized
tribe, of local government representing a public transit agency.
The application window closed as of August 31, 2020.
It still has not been announced if there will be additional funding for future years.
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Fund/Grant Level of
government Description Available Funding/Applicability/Information Low Carbon
Transit
Operations
Program
(LCTOP)
State/CARB/Caltran
s
The LCTOP provides capital assistance to transit
agencies in order to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and improve mobility. 5% and 10% of the
annual Cap and Trade auction proceeds fund this
program.
Many agencies are already recipients of these funds
and can use these funds to purchase ZEBs and related
equipment.
Transit and
Intercity Rail
Capital Program
(TIRCP)
State/CARB/Caltran
s
The TIRCP was created to fund capital improvements
that reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, vehicle
miles traveled, and congestion through modernization
of California’s intercity, commuter, and rail, bus, and ferry transit systems.6
[Can be used for facility upgrades and charging
equipment]
The five cycles of TIRCP funding have awarded $6.6
billion in funding to nearly 100 projects throughout
California. In 2022, Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District received $14.5 million to procure 8 battery
electric buses and 3 electric micro transit vans as well as fund for general transit improvements and facility
improvements at two of their terminals.7
SB1 State of
Good Repair State/Caltrans
SGR funds are formula funds eligible for transit
maintenance, rehabs, and capital programs –
agencies receive yearly SB1 SGR funding through
their MPO, based on population and farebox
revenues.
[Can be used for facility upgrades]
Agencies can decide to devote its portion of SB 1 funds to ZEB transition.
Clean
Transportation
Program
State/California
Energy
Commission
The California Energy Commission's Clean
Transportation Program provides funding to support
innovation and acceleration of development and
The Clean Transportation Program provides up to $100
million annually for a variety of renewable and
alternative fuel transportation projects throughout the
6 https://calsta.ca.gov/subject-areas/transit-intercity-rail-capital-prog 7 https://calsta.ca.gov/-/media/calsta-media/documents/tircp---program-of-projects-as-of-july-2022---cycle-5-only-a11y.pdf 16 Redondo Beach Roll Out Plan -June 2023
Fund/Grant Level of
government Description Available Funding/Applicability/Information deployment of zero-emission fuel technologies.
A local match is often required.
[Can be used for facility upgrades and charging
equipment]
state, including specific projects for heavy-duty public transit buses.
In 2021, between $4 million and $6 million were
awarded to the following transit agencies to assist with zero-emission transit fleet infrastructure deployment:
Anaheim Transportation Network ($5 million), LADOT
($6 million), Sunline Transit ($5 million), and North
County Transit District ($4 million)
SB1 Local
Partnership
Program (LPP)
State/California
Transportation
Commission
The LPP includes both a formulaic and competitive
program to distribute funds to local and regional
transportation agencies to further projects that
improve transit and rail, aging infrastructure, and
more. Funds are distributed to eligible agencies
through a 60% formulaic component and 40%
competitive component.
SB1 created the LPP and continuously appropriates
$200 million annually to local and regional
transportation agencies that are within jurisdictions with voter approved taxes, tolls, or fees which are dedicated solely for transportation improvements.
Solutions for
Congested
Corridors
Program (SCCP)
State/California
Transportation
Commission
The SCCP includes programs with both formula and
competitive funds. Funding is available to projects
that make specific performance improvements and
are a part of a multimodal comprehensive corridor
plan designed to reduce congestion in highly traveled
corridors by providing more transportation choices for
residents, commuters, and visitors.
Improvements to transit facilities are eligible projects.
Cycle 2 funding of $500 million covers two years
(FY2022 and FY2023).
To submit a SCCP application, the applicant needs to
know exactly what sources will be funding the project
and when the funds will be used, as well as which
project phase they will be used for. Total estimated
funding: $500,000,000 for FY22-23
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Fund/Grant Level of
government Description Available Funding/Applicability/Information Affordable
Housing and
Sustainable
Communities
Program (AHSC)
State/Department
of Housing and
Community
Development
The AHSC Program funds land use, housing, and
transportation projects to support development that
reduces GHG emissions. The program provides both
grants and loans that reduce GHG emissions and
benefit disadvantaged communities through
increasing accessibility via low-carbon transportation.
The program prioritizes rural innovation projects and
distributed over $700 million in total funding for FY19- 20 and FY20-21.
Sustainable transportation infrastructure projects,
transportation-related amenities, and program costs
(including transit ridership) are eligible activities.
Agencies can use program funds for assistance in
construction or modification of infrastructure for ZEB
conversion as well as new vehicle purchases.
Medium-HeavyDuty (MHD) Zero
Emission
Vehicle
Financing
Program
California Pollution
Control Financing
Authority (CPCFA)
The CPCFA is developing a purchasing assistance
program for MHD ZEV fleets. This will provide
financial support and technical assistance to fleet
managers deploying ZEV fleets. The program was
established on January 1, 2023.8
CPCFA will designate high priority fleets based on
implications for climate change, pollution,
environmental justice, and post-COVID economic
recovery. A minimum of 75% of financing must be
directed towards fleets that directly impact or operate in underserved communities.
VW
Environmental
Mitigation Trust
Funding
State
VW’s settlement provides nearly $130 million for
zero-emission transit, school, and shuttle bus
replacements. Transit may be eligible for up to $65
million.
Transit may be eligible for up to $65 million.
Applications are open for transit agencies and are
processed on a first come, first serve basis. Maximum:
$400,000 per FCEB and maximum of $3,250,000 total
funding per agency.9
Low Carbon Fuel
Standard (LCFS
credits)
N/A
LCFS credits are not necessarily funding to be
applied for; rather, they are offset credits that are
traded (through a broker) to reduce operating costs.
Once ZEBs are acquired and operating, agencies can
collect LCFS and ‘sell’ them to reduce operating costs
of ZEBs.
8 https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/12858
9 http://vwbusmoney.valleyair.org/documents/FAQ.pdf
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Fund/Grant Level of
government Description Available Funding/Applicability/Information Both hydrogen and electricity used as fuels are eligible for LCFS credits.
Transportation
Development
Credits
N/A
LCFS credits are not necessary funding to be applied
for; rather, they are offset credits that are traded
(through a broker) to reduce operating costs.
Once ZEBs are acquired and operating, agencies can
collect LCFS and ‘sell’ them to reduce operating costs
of ZEBs.
Both hydrogen and electricity used as fuels are eligible for LCFS credits. Credit prices range, but average
credit price between 2016 and 2019 was between $65
and $200 per credit, with an average of $10,000 per
vehicle.
Charge Ready
Transport (CRT)
Southern California
Edison (SCE)
SCE provides utility distribution service upgrades to
support the installation of charging equipment and
provides rebates to participants for the purchase and
installation of approved EV charging equipment.
[Can be used for facility electrical upgrades and
charging equipment rebates]
SCE customers must lease or purchase a minimum of
two EV, purchase and install SCE-approved charging
equipment, and maintain charging equipment for at
least five 10 years. Data sharing requirement for five
years as well as grant easements depending on the
build option.
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Section I: Start-up and Scale-up Challenges
As a small transit agency with limited staffing resources and financial capabilities, BCT faces several key challenges for ZEB transition, including:
• Facility space constraints and modification challenges. BCT’s current facility is space limited and will require significant modifications to layouts, buildings, and other structures, in addition to the installation of ZEB charging stations and infrastructure. As such, BCT will require a significant amount of capital and construction support to execute the facility changes required for ZEB transition. As a small agency, BCT will need to identify, pursue, and win competitive grants to pay for the capital work, which is a challenge for its lean staff. Moreover, as with major construction projects, cost overruns and schedule delays are common and so while the goal is to have a substantial portion of the work completed by 2029 to receive the first ZEBs, if the actual delivery of infrastructure is delayed, BCT will explore opportunities for exemptions from CARB for ZEB purchase. • Limited fleet options for ZEB technologies for demand-response services, such as cutaways and vans. ZEB options are currently limited, constraining the modeling and choices developed as part of the ZEB rollout plan. Significant improvements in ZEB technology—fuel efficiency, and thus operating ranges—will be necessary to operate cutaway/demand response service with ZEB equivalents as BCT does currently with fossil fuel vehicles.
• Lean staff already at capacity. BCT’s staff is small, nimble and capable but is limited in the ability to add new activities, such as a ZEB transition, and the design and construction management of a new facility. BCT will need to evaluate opportunities to work with other City of Redondo Beach Department stakeholders throughout the transition, particularly with regard to the facility planning, construction, electrification and utility grid infrastructure needs. • The transition to ZEBs will require significant capital infusion for ZEBs and associated infrastructure and facility upgrades. As such, BCT’s staff, which is already lean and stretched across multiple projects, will need to broaden its approach to competitive funding opportunities and be successful at winning these opportunities to execute the ZEB transition plan as laid out in Section D. Current funding levels are inadequate to purchase ZEBs so if BCT isn’t successful at winning additional funding or if state and local agencies do not increase funding contributions, BCT will explore exemptions from CARB as per the ICT Regulation. 20 Redondo Beach Roll Out Plan -June 2023
• The transition to ZEBs will require close coordination with BCT’s electrical utility provider, Southern California Edison (SCE). Particularly if BCT is going to participate in the SCE Charge Ready Transport Program, BCT will need to carefully coordinate with SCE to ensure that the timing of infrastructure installation is coordinated with the ZEB procurement schedule. Furthermore, the application process with SCE takes between 6 and 8 months in addition to the construction and installation time. As mentioned earlier, BCT operates with a small, nimble staff and ensuring there is sufficient internal staff capacity to coordinate with SCE can also be a challenge.
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Appendix
City of Redondo Beach Resolution 2305-045
Beach Cities Transit Rollout Plan