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1 of 5 Proterra zero emission all-electric buses that have been serving
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Ask the PSTA to Choose Zero Emission Buses!
Due by Tuesday End of Day!
PSTA decision Wednesday 9 AM.
On Wednesday, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (
PSTA
) will decide on how to replace its oldest buses: with new
zero emission electric buses
,
or
with diesel buses that will
spew carbon
and smog - forming nitrogen into the atmosphere for years to come.
You can make a difference
by telling the PSTA
how you'd like to see this public agency to spend your tax dollars: buses that will burn diesel and
pollute until 2030
, or
zero emission electric buses whose source of energy will get cleaner every year they're serving our community, as we move forward with solar power. Last week the finance committee recommended buying 9 new diesel buses based on outdated
information, instead of diesel hybrid or electric.
For Individuals:
Send and email or if you can please call - click link for phone numbers.
deggers@pinellascounty.org,
pgerard@pinellascounty.org,billjonson@myclearwater.org,
janetclong@pinellascounty.org,
judy.tenison@stpete.org,
brian@escotbuslines.org,
ktwelch@pinellascounty.org,sfenger@largo.com,pjohnson@pinellas-park.com
Sample Text: Electric buses protect kids with asthma and seniors with COPD while
providing a quiet,safe ride. They cost less to own and operate than any other bus and
are a good fit for urban routes with frequent stops. Don't take a step backwards from
your sustainability policy by buying new diesel buses. Please make Pinellas County a
leader in cleaner, safer technologies by investing now in new zero-emission electric buses.
Organizations & Businesses:
Sierra Club is building support now for PSTA to buy its first electric buses. The capital outlay
would be virtually the same as the cost of new diesel buses. Click to see the letter
that will be presented to PSTA board at their meeting this Wednesday morning. If your business
or organization would like to add their support to the letter please email
Phil.Compton@sierraclub.org
and tell him your biz or org supports Zero Emission buses!
PSTA Board Meeting - 9 AM Wednesday
If you can, attend the PSTA Board of Director's Meeting on Wednesday, October 28 at 9 AM.
1
st
floor board room, PSTA, 3201 Scherer Dr. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33716.
The bus purchase issue will be the main topic of discussion that morning.
Please plan to attend to show your support for moving to a clean, sustainable future now
with zero emission buses.
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