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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2846 |
| CFRTA Hybrid Electric Bus Procurement Program |
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| Requester: |
J. Marsh McLawhorn |
Organization: |
LYNX |
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| Project Title: |
CFRTA Hybrid Electric Bus Procurement Program |
Date Submitted |
1/13/2006 2:50:18 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Constantine |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Governor Bush's Executive Order Nubmer 05-241, has directed executive and regional governmental entities to reduce the demand for energy. He is encouraging the deployment of innovative conservation initiatives to serve as a model for all Floridians. Fuel costs are one of the primary reasons LYNX has had significant increases in our operating costs. Furthermore, given our experience during the hurricanes, which resulted in the interruption of the fuel supply, and the subsequent rapid increase in fuel costs, LYNX has an obligation to the funding partners and the Central Florida public to be cost efficient and dependable. LYNX is the primary means of transportation for the workforce servicing our regions economic engine. Investing in alernatively fueled, energy efficient vehicles decreases our demand for energy and increases our dependability. |
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| Recipient: |
LYNX |
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Contact: |
J. Marsh McLawhorn |
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455 N. Garland Street |
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Contact Phone: |
(407) 254-6064 |
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Orlando 32801 |
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Contact email: |
jmarsh@golynx.com |
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| Counties: |
Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| LYNX continues to strive to control and reduce energy costs. In addtion, over 100 vehicles in our existing diesel bus fleet have 500,000 plus miles and are scheduled for replacement/retirement. LYNX has found alternatively fueled, energy efficient vehicles, such as hybrid, electric, have been successfully tested in revenue service and up to 30% annual operating cost savings. Hybrid electric vehicles can be used on BRT service and could serve as the prototype for the eventual replacement of vehicles on fixed route service. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| 30% reduction in operating costs and less depedence on fuel disruptions. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$1,200,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$2,200,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local, Federal |
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Cash Amount |
$1,100,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Adopted Transportation Improvement Plan; Agency Needs Assessment |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Seminole, Osceola, and Orange Legislative Delegation |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
11/15/2005 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
