HomeMy WebLinkAbout071822 FW_ _External_ Public Comment_ JTA lagging on electrification
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From: Sara J. Peck
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Subject: FW: [External] Public Comment: JTA lagging on electrification
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Greetings,
Below is a public comment about fleet electrification for the regular Board meeting in August.
Although I don’t believe this was meant for public testimony for the July 19th Special meeting/Public Hearing, I want to be sure the Board receives this beforehand.
Kind regards,
Sara (Sj) Peck
Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board
Jefferson Transit Authority <http://jeffersontransit.com/>
63 4 Corners Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368
speck@jeffersontransit.com <mailto:speck@jeffersontransit.com> | 360-385-3020 x 108
From: Tom Thiersch [mailto:tprosys@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2022 7:40 AM
To: Sara J. Peck <speck@jeffersontransit.com>
Subject: [External] Public Comment: JTA lagging on electrification
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JTA Board:
Other transit agencies are moving ahead with electrification of their fleets AND using solar energy as part of their system.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2022/07/09/electric-buses-transit-maryland/
Tom Thiersch
Jefferson County, WA
PS: $115,000 in the budget for “Admin AWD Electric” – you cannot be serious! Unless you’re buying a Tesla Model S, that’s about $40,000 more than you need for a fully-loaded long-range
Tesla Model Y with Enhanced Autopilot <https://www.tesla.com/modely/design#overview> , ($73,990) which is the car you should be buying.