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Taking the Bus to Zero-Emissions Mobility
This briefing by RMI argues that the electrification of public transit buses is a critical catalyst for achieving zero-tailpipe emissions in passenger and freight mobility. It emphasizes that buses are more adaptable and faster to deploy than light rail and suggests a phased approach to fleet electrification, supported by innovative financing and federal policy shifts to overcome high upfront costs.
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Getting Back on the Bus and Back to Work
This briefing by RMI examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public transit, arguing that the crisis provides a unique opportunity to modernize transit systems through data-driven redesign, the prioritization of bus lanes over single-occupancy vehicles, and the continued pursuit of bus electrification to improve health and climate outcomes.
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Document type: Briefing