Sustainability

To build a more sustainable transit system, METRO has more than 400 clean-running diesel-electric hybrid buses. Soon, we'll be introducing battery-powered electric buses and paratransit vans as part of a larger Climate Action Plan. The U.S. Government has committed to achieving a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2005 levels by 2030. To help deliver on that commitment, METRO will:

Procure only zero-emission buses by fiscal year 2030
Minimize environmental impacts on the health and safety of employees
Apply green principles to the design and management of facilities
Promote energy management and waste reduction opportunities
Work with other organizations toward shared environmental goals

Climate Action Plan

METRO Going Green: Pathway to Sustainability outlines our vision statement and climate action plan goals. You can easily flip through the plan below using the right-hand arrow. There's also a toolbar below the plan document which allows you to zoom in, view it in full screen, download it as a PDF and more. It's best viewed on a desktop computer.

It's Easy Being Green

METRO recycles water used to clean its vehicle fleet. We also recycle all scrap metal, tires, batteries, used coolant, used oil and DPF filters. Here are some other green initiatives we've undertaken: