The Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) is converting its entire transit fleet to Zero Emission Buses (ZEBs) by 2040 to meet California Air Resources Board's (CARB) Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) Regulation. This project aims to evaluate the feasibility of both battery and hydrogen fuel cell propulsion transit systems, including how conversion to either would impact transit service and operations. The project will also identify upgrades to RABA’s facilities for fueling, charging, and vehicle maintenance.

Project Purpose

The purpose of the ZEB Implementation Plan is to provide a comprehensive guide for RABA to transition to ZEBs. The objectives of the Plan include:

  • Promote sustainability (efficient mobility that reduce vehicle miles travelled (VMT) and GHG emissions) and accessibility (mobility for transit-dependent populations, disadvantaged communities, and other populations) through the introduction of ZEBs.
  • Determine the best option for RABA by analyzing operating costs and feasibility of ZEB options.
  • Identify constraints and opportunities of RABA’s conversion to a 100% ZEB fleet by 2040.
Stay Involved

A key part of the plan development process is ensuring that the public and stakeholders are informed and able to provide feedback that will help shape the plan.

Public and Stakeholder Meeting #3 - October 1, 2 - 3 PM

On October 1, 2025 from 2 - 3 p.m., RABA hosted the third virtual meeting with the public and project stakeholders to present the final plan and vision for zero emission bus implementation. Below is a recording of the meeting. Download the social media graphic here.

Spanish Translation of Virtual Meeting #3

Stakeholder Meeting #2 - August 19, 11 AM - 12 PM

On August 19, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., RABA hosted the second virtual meeting with project stakeholders to gather feedback on the draft alternatives. Below is a recording of the meeting.

Public and Stakeholder Outreach Meeting #1 - April 29, 5 - 6 PM

On April 29, 2025 from 5 - 6 p.m., RABA hosted the first virtual meeting to gather feedback from the public and stakeholder representatives. Below is a recording of the meeting. The promotional graphic for this meeting is available here.

Spanish translation of Virtual Meeting #1

Resources

Below are completed project documents: