Purchased three zero emission battery-electric shuttle buses and built a charging station. Prior to the purchase of these vehicles, the Tide Shuttle was operating primarily in the summer months. The 3 electric buses extend the service to a year-round operation, operating between Main Street area, Third Street Promenade, the Pier, beaches and major downtown hotels. The project demonstrated the viability of battery-electric shuttle buses. Automobile (including taxi service) trips in the major tourist areas of Santa Monica were reduced.
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The City of Santa Monica in the areas outlined above.
Projected lifetime emission reductions are: Reactive Organic Gases, 1,100 pounds; Oxides of Nitrogen, 3,120 pounds, and Particulate Matter, 27 pounds.
Details of the charging station construction, design specifications of the buses bought, charging systems for the buses, and information on the bus performances and driving recommendations for maximum utilization.