Climate Action Plan
Climate change affects everyone across RFTA’s 70-mile service region, bringing greater risks of air pollution, extreme weather, and harm to local ecosystems. Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, making it a critical area for action. RFTA developed its Climate Action Plan (CAP) from October 2022 to May 2023, drawing on input from riders, staff, and regional partners, as well as a review of more than 50 climate and sustainability plans from around the country. As a living, data-driven framework, the CAP evolves with new data, technology, and partnerships. This snapshot highlights RFTA’s progress through 2025 and where we’re headed next.
2026 Snapshot
What is the source of RFTA’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions?
RFTA’s “direct” greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions source from operating buses and support vehicles, as well as from the electricity and natural gas necessary to operate facilities.
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24% From Facilities
Electricity and Natural Gas -
76% From Fleet
Gasoline, diesel and CNG
* Data based off of 2019 baseline
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| From Facilities | 24 |
| From Fleet | 76 |
How emissions offset happen
The easiest way for a resident or visitor to reduce their carbon footprint is to simply ride the bus to offset regional GHG emissions and help RFTA meet adopted goals.
What are RFTA’s climate action goals?
The CAP uses 2019 as its baseline year, as it represents a typical pre-pandemic year. All adopted goals and future emissions projects are based on 2019 data.
Goal 1: Reduce RFTA's Direct Emissions
RFTA will reduce directly owned emissions sourcing from fleet and facility operations.
- 50% reduction by 2030
- 90% reduction by 2050
Goal 2: Offset Regional Greenhouse Gas Emissions
RFTA’s transit services help reduce emissions by providing an alternative to personal vehicle use.
- Transit will offset 3 times its emissions by 2030
- Transit will offset 5 times its emissions by 2050
How will we reach our climate action goals?
RFTA’s priority strategies:
- Fleet electrification
- Facility electrification
- Development of on-site renewable energy systems
- Transit priority lanes
- Mobility hubs & transit expansion
- Affordable fares
Bus fleet composition comparison
2025
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| CNG | 37 |
| Diesel | 57 |
| Battery Electric | 6 |
Versus
2030 (Projected)
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| CNG | 20 |
| Hybrid Electric | 5 |
| Diesel | 48 |
| Battery Electric | 27 |
2026 Climate Action Projects
- 11 new zero-emission battery electric buses (BEBs), replacing old diesel buses
- Facility charging infrastructure
- Regional bus service expansion (SB-230 state funding)
- Support vehicle electrification planning
What progress has been made?
RFTA’s projections assume current levels of service for both charts.
*Metric Tons Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (MTCO2e)