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In shorter order, GTA has a growing need to replace
an aging fleet of buses that have gone through
their 12-year, 500,000-mile useful life. GTA is
looking to go with all electric buses in the near
future.
The transition is a business decision and not
necessarily a “green” decision. Conservative
estimates of total life cycle cost of electric buses
over diesel and hybrid diesel buses shows a
savings of up to $340,000 per bus over the life of
the bus. These projected savings are due to lower
maintenance and operating costs. Zero emissions
and reduced noise are additional benefits to the
life cycle cost savings.
With up to 50 buses needing replacement over
the next 5 years, GTA has a request for proposal
out to purchase up to six electric buses this next
fiscal year and if all goes as projected will purchase
additional electric buses in the future.
Sustainable Transportation
In another initiative to promote and provide
“green” transportation choices, GDOT will be
leading the City’s bike share efforts. We will use
financial support from the 2016 bonds and work
with stakeholders at Downtown Greensboro Inc.,
Action Greensboro, UNCG, and NC A&T, and private
bike share providers like Lime Bikes. Stay tuned as
these exciting initiatives to provide a sustainable
transportation system continue to evolve.
It is indeed an exciting time to be in Greensboro.
The GDOT staff of more than 250 full-time and
contracted employees is committed to providing
a safe and mobile, multi-modal and sustainable
transportation system that meets the needs
and expectations of our citizens, the business
community and our visitors. The following annual
report highlights some of the major transportation
milestones and accomplishments that GDOT has
facilitated in partnership with City Council and
other City departments, state and federal agencies,
and the residents and businesses of Greensboro.
TRANSPORTATION
D I R E C T O R ’ S C O R N E R