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Saskatoon Transit-Purchase of Hybrid Buses

Type of initiative FCM Green Municipal Fund - Capital Project
Sector Transportation
Project value$2,854,362
Project Type Capital Project
Sub Sector Public Transit
Grant amount$330,000
Program type GMF
Municipality City of Saskatoon, SK
Loan amount$1,127,181
Status Fully Disbursed
Population 266,141
Project timeline 2007 - 2008
Project number 9463

Description

The City of Saskatoon Transit Branch will purchase four 40-foot, low-floor hybrid (diesel-electric) buses. The City has negotiated a four-year contract with its supplier to order from three to 11 buses per year. In addition, the City will install its first Transit Signal Priority System on the College Drive corridor, the most challenging and strategic section of its transit system. Transit Signal Priority is part of the City’s strategic plan to improve frequency and reliability, and to retain and attract new ridership. Both projects flow from the 2006 Saskatoon Transit Long-Term Strategic Plan, a comprehensive strategy to improve transit service, increase ridership by 5 percent, and meet its environmental objectives to reduce corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 10 percent below 1990 levels by 2013, and community GHG emissions by 6 percent below 1990 levels by 2013. The City estimates that the four new hybrid buses will reduce fuel consumption by 34,200 liters per year to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by approximately 93 tonnes or 20 - 30 percent, and lower operating costs. In addition, it is estimated that the new BRT system will result in ridership growth, better routes and improved scheduling.

Project results

Environmental outcomes

  • Reduced energy use
  • Reduced or avoided GHG emissions
  • Access to public and alternative transportation
  • Promotion of eco-friendly transportation

Social outcomes

  • Protection/improvement of public human health
  • Increased opportunities for physical activity
  • Improved service delivery and/or level or service
  • Increased social inclusion
  • Improved public education or awareness

Economic outcomes

  • Reduced maintenance costs
  • New or improved revenue streams

Lessons learned

  • Stakeholder and community engagement
  • Resources
  • Technical – Project specific

Applicant

City of Saskatoon, SK