Zero-emission transit buses: axle weight.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill adjusts the maximum allowable weight for the axles of zero-emission transit buses procured by public transit agencies in California. Specifically, it temporarily increases the permitted curb weight on axles for these buses, up to 25,000 pounds, during a period from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2031, to facilitate the transition to zero-emission fleets. These increased limits apply to buses purchased through solicitation processes during certain timeframes. The bill also maintains existing weight limits for earlier procurements and aligns with federal regulations.
Key provisions
- Establishes higher axle weight limits (up to 25,000 pounds) for zero-emission transit buses procured between January 1, 2027, and December 31, 2031.
- These limits apply to buses purchased through solicitation processes.
- Maintains existing weight limits for buses procured before 2016 and during specific periods between 2016 and 2021.
- Specifies weight limits for articulated transit buses and zero-emission transit buses during different procurement periods.
- Requires transit operators to provide annual notice of bus routes and schedules to local governments.
- Ensures compliance with federal weight limits on the Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways.
- Defines ‘curb weight’ for the purpose of this legislation.
Who is affected
- Public transit agencies
- Zero-emission transit bus manufacturers
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