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GCRTA study explores challenges of going electric

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Good afternoon, my name is StΓ©siΓ  and today I will be tweeting coverage from the October 15th Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) Meeting. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

01:29 PM Oct 16, 2024 CDT

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The meeting begins.
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The meeting begins with the Organizational, Services & Performance Monitoring Committee. Fleet Electrification Study. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland As part of the Zero-Emission Fleet Transition Plan, the GCRTA identified the challenges in transitioning to Zero Emission Vehicles. They are listed below. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland A notable feature of this presentation was there being a project schedule and estimated project time, which in this case is approximately 12 months. This study is funded through The Ohio Transit Partnership Program #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This is what Phase One will cover. Task 1: Primarily looking at routes and getting data on existing fleets. Task 2: Provides a list of recommended vehicles and runs modeling on how those vehicles will perform. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland These are the areas that Phase Two will cover. Task 6: Addresses any procedures that would have to be modified to flow better with current technology. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland These are the areas that Phase Three will cover. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland These three slides are read through line by line, quickly. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This slide introduces the recommended firm to assist in this project. The firm is Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This slide details the firm’s experience. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This is a 40 Foot bus. It is the first fleet that features 5G Router/Wifi Technology. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland These are the last slides of the overview. They are very quickly run through so I will share the small amount of information that was shared.
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The representatives share that as buses age and exceed their useful capacity, they become increasingly more dangerous for riders. It is important to replace these vehicles even before their lifetime is exceeded to insure safety for all passengers. #CLEDocumenters
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The procurement for $28,621,194.40 has been approved. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The procurement team for fleet is approved and moves to the full agenda at the next board meeting. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The next portion of this meeting is the Committee of the Whole presentation. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The next presentation is the Procurement Overview- Furnishing Of Unleaded Gasoline #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Below is the recommendation and staff request. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is the Railcar Replacement Program Periodic Update. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland A lot of the key features of the new vehicles focus on safety. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland These two slides are read through quickly without much detail. These slides cover the purchase of the railcar replacement. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland These are the key features.
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Below is railcar pricing, detailing vehicle acquisition. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland This presentation was an update so no vote or action is required. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next presentation is the 2024 Internal Audit Plan Modifications. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland These slides were solely informational and do not need approval from the board. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland The committee of the whole portion is adjourned. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Next is the operational Planning and infrastructure committee. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland These slides detail the scope of work. These are the modifications that will be made to the facility. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland Have questions? Think we got something wrong? Send any inquiries on the meeting or these tweets to @cledocumenters. Or email us at cledocumenters@gmail.com
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland As always, thank you for tuning in! Have a successful remainder of the week and see you next time! #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland