Chappaqua plans ambitious shift to electric school buses

In a recent government meeting, officials discussed the progress of a comprehensive route study for school and field trip transportation in Chappaqua, focusing on the transition to electric buses. Over the past five months, a team led by transportation consultant Christopher Wojzerowski has been analyzing the current bus routes and the regulatory landscape surrounding electric busing, in light of state mandates.

Wojzerowski, representing Transportation Advisory Services (TAS), emphasized the importance of this study as a foundational step towards achieving the state's goal of fully electric busing by 2035. He highlighted his firm's extensive experience in implementing electric busing solutions in various school districts, including the construction of bus garages.

The meeting underscored the urgency of making informed decisions following the presentation, as officials will need to establish a timeline and identify funding programs to support this transition. The discussions mark a significant move towards sustainable transportation solutions in the community, aligning with broader environmental goals.