• Skip to content
  • Skip to footer
SEPTA Planning Logo

SEPTA Planning

  • Projects
    • Bus Revolution
    • Wayfinding Master Plan >
      • Research and Engagement
      • Recommendations
      • Wayfinding Tools
      • FAQ
      • News and Media
    • Reimagining Regional Rail >
      • Give Your Feedback
      • Explore the Network Scenarios
      • FAQ
    • Trolley Modernization >
      • Benefits
      • Project Status
      • Maps & Graphics
      • Current Studies
      • Resources
    • King of Prussia Rail
    • Transit Supportive Community Development
    • Zero-Emission Bus >
      • Benefits
      • Current Studies
      • Project Status
  • Vision and Goals
    • Goal 1
    • Goal 2
    • Goal 3
  • Mission and Spirit
  • Impacts
    • Pennsylvania
    • Southeastern PA
    • Bucks
    • Chester
    • Delaware
    • Montgomery
    • City of Philadelphia
  • Get Involved
  • Progress
  • Reports

Zero-Emission Bus Benefits

About
Benefits
Current Studies
Project Status

Zero-Emission Buses will benefit the region by:

Lowering SEPTA’s emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases. This aligns with climate goals from the State of Pennsylvania, the City of Philadelphia, and others.

Decreasing SEPTA’s emissions of local air pollutants, such as Nitric Oxide (NOx) and fine particulate matter, that cause heart and lung disease. These emissions currently have disproportionate impacts on communities of color and low-income areas in the region.

Reducing noise compared to diesel and hybrid buses. Noise pollution impacts the health and well-being of humans and wildlife.

The positive impact of these benefits will be broadly shared as bus service makes up the majority of SEPTA’s operations, serving a large portion of the region.


How will we prioritize clean air benefits?

SEPTA’s ZEB fleet conversion plan will include equity considerations to prioritize communities that may face disproportionate pollution burdens.

Deployment of ZEBs in each of SEPTA’s bus districts will prioritize benefits to low-income areas and communities of color in the region, using geographic analysis of where these communities are in relation to bus routes and bus districts.

Schedule considerations will also be made to ensure battery sizes and the location of charging infrastructure will provide for necessary service operations.

Philadelphia region map
Percentage of population below poverty level in relation to SEPTA’s Bus District.

Footer

CONTACT INFO:


1234 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
planning@septa.org

SOCIAL MEDIA

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Projects
  • Vision and Goals
  • Mission and Spirit
  • Impacts
  • Get Involved
  • Tracking Progress
  • Reports

Copyright SEPTA © 2022