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“ NJ TRANSIT is a major component of New Jersey ’ s infrastructure and the electrification of their bus fleet is an important step in achieving environmental justice and equity ,” says Jane Cohen , Director , Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy . “ NJ TRANSIT working aggressively to implement these initiatives is a key step towards reaching Governor Murphy ’ s clean energy and environmental justice goals .”
Camden . In September 2020 , NJ TRANSIT ’ s Board of Directors awarded a $ 3.235 million contract to Scalfo Electric of Vineland to renovate the Newton Avenue Bus Garage with electric vehicle charging stations and other associated infrastructure modifications . That project is targeted to be completed in fall 2021 and will support the Camden electric bus deployment .
In February 2021 , NJ TRANSIT released of a Request for Proposals for the purchase of eight battery-powered electric buses , to be introduced as part of an early deployment in the City of Camden . The Camden limited deployment will enable NJ TRANSIT to study the unique benefits and challenges of using zero-emissions vehicles in a real-world setting .
The Camden demonstration project is a firstof-its-kind initiative for NJ TRANSIT , which will test electric buses in real world conditions on specific NJ TRANSIT routes . This will provide invaluable data and information on the effects of weather , passenger volume , road conditions and other factors on electric bus performance , including travel distance available between recharging . The pilot project will also review the infrastructure resources and work required to modernize NJ TRANSIT ’ s bus garages to accept new charging stations , and the significantly greater power feeds needed to energize them . The pilot also will help NJ TRANSIT understand how to accomplish the fleet and garage infrastructure upgrades without disrupting the regular daily service its customers rely on .
Newark . The Hilton Garage in Maplewood is next on NJ TRANSIT ’ s list for modernization to accommodate battery electric buses to serve the Newark region . The selected consultant will create construction documents for utility power service needs and facility upgrades for an early construction to accommodate up to 16 battery electric buses at the Hilton garage . The consultant will also perform site surveys for all 16 existing garages in NJ TRANSIT ’ s network ( inclusive of the Hilton Bus Garage ) to document items such as power / utility connections , architecture , and mechanical , electrical and plumbing systems .
Bus Garage Modernization . Infrastructure is a critical component of NJ TRANSIT ’ s zero-emissions bus program , and that begins with bus garage modernization . The goal of the garage
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modernization project is to completely renovate and transform existing bus garages to handle future zero-emissions buses .
NJ TRANSIT is requesting proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct Conceptual Design , Preliminary and Final as well as Engineering and Construction Assistance services for the Bus Garage Modernization Program . The proposed upgrades involve the transitioning of the garage infrastructure to support battery electric buses and other zero-emissions technologies .
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