Banff launches electric buses, new zero-emissions transit operations centre
Roam Transit, which serves Banff, Canmore and Lake Louise, is taking steps toward an entirely zero-emission transit system.
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Posted: Jun 29, 2021 7:35 PM MT | Last Updated: June 30
Officials attended a ribbon-cutting for the new buses and transit operations centre in Banff, Alta., on Tuesday.(Evelyne Asselin/CBC) comments
Visitors to some of Banff s most popular destinations will soon be able to travel in a more eco-friendly way.
Roam Transit, which serves Banff, Canmore and Lake Louise, is taking steps toward an entirely zero-emission transit system.
On Tuesday, Roam added three electric buses to its fleet the first electric buses in the National Park and opened a new transit operations and training centre in the Banff townsite.
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Airdrie is now home to a second rooftop solar field that has been installed above the new transit facility.
On Feb. 11, the City of Airdrie and ENMAX made the announcement about the projectâs completion.
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âAirdrie is proud to be a leader in solar infrastructure in Canadian municipalities,â said Mayor Peter Brown.
âThis project aligns with our sustainability plan and shows what we can accomplish when different levels of government work together with forward-thinking organizations, like ENMAX.â
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Airdrie is now home to a second rooftop solar field that has been installed above the new transit facility.
On Feb. 11, the City of Airdrie and ENMAX made the announcement about the projectâs completion.
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Try refreshing your browser. Airdrieâs second rooftop solar system now complete Back to video
âAirdrie is proud to be a leader in solar infrastructure in Canadian municipalities,â said Mayor Peter Brown.
âThis project aligns with our sustainability plan and shows what we can accomplish when different levels of government work together with forward-thinking organizations, like ENMAX.â