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Roseville Transit has its first electric commuter bus in operation. The city purchased five all-electric commuter buses in 2021, with the Commuter page listing them as estimated for service in 2025.
The 40-foot vehicle includes USB charging ports. “We are thrilled to provide affordable and convenient services for our riders in a sustainable way,” said Rich Frost, Transit Operations Supervisor for Roseville.
Installation of two overhead chargers at Westfield Galleria was scheduled to begin in March 2025, with construction estimated to be completed in 2025. These chargers will initially support buses running on the planned Rapid Link service.
Rapid Link will provide weekday 30-minute service between Lincoln, Roseville, and the Watt/I-80 SacRT station. According to the City Council coversheet, the Rapid Link will also include stops at Sutter Roseville Medical Center and Kaiser Roseville Medical Center. Travelers using this connection should know that Sacramento Regional Transit is currently upgrading the Watt/I-80 Transit Center, with work continuing through September 2025.Sustainable
The Federal Transit Administration awarded Roseville $13.6 million in 2022 through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This funding covers seven commuter electric buses, eight electric dial-a-ride vehicles, workforce development, and necessary charging equipment and construction costs.
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Power for the electric buses comes from Roseville Electric Utility. The city states the switch to fully electric buses will lower fuel and maintenance costs.
California’s Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) regulation established by the California Air Resources Board requires transit agencies to transition to zero-emission buses. The rule sets specific timelines: between 2026-2028, 50% of new bus purchases by larger agencies (25% for smaller ones) must be zero-emission. From 2029, all new bus purchases must be zero-emission, with agencies working toward fully zero-emission fleets by 2040.
Transit agencies must submit annual reports to track compliance with these requirements. The reporting guidance was updated in late 2024.
Roseville Transit created a Zero-Emission Bus Business Plan to guide this transition, available through the city’s Transit Planning hub. For current schedules and service information, riders can visit the Roseville Transit website. The city plans to add a real-time tracking system in late 2025, according to information on the Commuter service page.
This electric bus now running in Roseville is part of the city’s response to state regulations. Other transit agencies throughout California are implementing similar changes to meet the same deadlines.
The Placer County Transportation Planning Agency provides coordination for regional transit services connecting Roseville with surrounding communities, helping build a comprehensive zero-emission transportation network for the region.
For those interested in broader sustainability efforts beyond transportation, innovations are happening in many sectors including sustainable fashion where new materials are replacing resource-intensive traditional fabrics.
