Massachusetts S2285 mandates Regional Transit Authorities to transition to electric buses and establish a central planning office for support.

Massachusetts S2285 aims to transition Regional Transit Authorities to electric buses, requiring them to meet specific procurement targets by 2035. The bill defines electric vehicles and mandates that new electric vehicles be prioritized for routes serving environmental justice populations. It also establishes a central planning and procurement office within the Department of Transportation to provide technical, planning, grant writing, procurement, and worker retraining support. The bill ensures that employees affected by the transition receive free retraining options and hiring assistance.

Massachusetts S2285 mandates Regional Transit Authorities to transition to electric buses and establish a central planning office for support.

Massachusetts S2285 aims to transition Regional Transit Authorities to electric buses, requiring them to meet specific procurement targets by 2035. The bill defines electric vehicles and mandates that new electric vehicles be prioritized for routes serving environmental justice populations. It also establishes a central planning and procurement office within the Department of Transportation to provide technical, planning, grant writing, procurement, and worker retraining support. The bill ensures that employees affected by the transition receive free retraining options and hiring assistance.