Texas A&M University To Acquire Six Electric Buses Through Grant Partnership With Brazos Transit District
The new buses, expected on campus in 2025, will provide a substantial cost savings over their diesel counterparts.
June 29, 2023
Texas A&M University Transportation Services will receive six new electric buses and three charging stations as part of a $9.65 million grant awarded to Brazos Transit District through a federal Department of Transportation grant.
The new electric buses will replace six aging diesel buses and provide substantial operational savings over their diesel counterparts. The new buses are expected to be on campus in 2025.
“We are delighted to receive this grant and for the opportunity to add to the three electric buses we currently have in service. These additional buses will expand our electric fleet to nearly 10 percent of our total bus inventory,” said Peter Lange, associate vice president for Transportation Services. “We are grateful to Brazos Transit District for its commitment and dedication throughout this process and to our elected officials for their efforts in making this possible.”
The grant marks another milestone in Transportation Services’ commitment to providing sustainable transportation options. Last fall, Texas A&M University was reaccredited as a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly University, and this year, Transportation Services’ Mobility Master Plan Implementation Team was awarded the university’s Sustainability Champion award.
The Federal Transit Administration Buses and Bus Facilities/Low or No Emissions grant proposal was submitted in partnership with Brazos Transit District, which received funding for three electric buses. This achievement illustrates how impactful partnerships can be in enhancing services and improving mobility options for everyone in the Bryan-College Station community.
For more information about the grant, visit the Federal Transit Administration website. Brazos Transit District’s news release about the grant award is available here.
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