Fleet Modernization and Zero-Emission Bus Rollout
Summary
The city recently took delivery of five new electric paratransit vans (though awaiting correct seating installation) and has applied for $4.8 million through One Bay Area Grants (OBAG) to purchase three fixed-route electric buses.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Seeks $4.8 million in external grant funding for capital equipment replacement.
Transit riders and the community through reduced emissions and modernized fleet vehicles.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Transit Advisory Committee Meeting - Oct 20, 2026
Petaluma Transit is upgrading its fleet to electric vehicles, with new battery-electric fixed-route buses and Ford transit vans arriving as part of its phased transition.
Transit Advisory Committee Meeting - Jul 21, 2026
The city recently took delivery of five new electric paratransit vans (though awaiting correct seating installation) and has applied for $4.8 million through One Bay Area Grants (OBAG) to purchase three fixed-route electric buses.
Transit Advisory Committee Meeting - Jun 16, 2026
Staff announced a newly awarded $400,000 Caltrans grant for a long-range transit vision plan and confirmed that federal funding for four new electric buses and paratransit operations has been cleared for City Council review in August.
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