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Clean Mobility in Schools Pilot Project

Twin Rivers Unified School District | California Capitol Pilot Project: Showcasing Zero-Emission Mobility in Schools

April 2023 - June 2026

Project Details

The California Capital Pilot Project supports transformative emission reduction strategies at the Twin Rivers Unified School District (TRUSD) and will showcase a comprehensive array of zero-emission mobility solutions for schools throughout California. The project consists of zero-emission school buses with managed charging, and a solar installation; zero-emission maintenance and landscape equipment; zero-emission vans for district use; workforce training, outreach, and communication events in the school and surrounding community. 

Funding Details

  • Grant Amount:  $7,440,788   
  • Resource Contributions: $842,057
  • Project Total: $8,282,845 

By the Numbers

Services, Vehicles & Equipment Funded

  • 7 Zero-emission Type A school buses 
  • 40 Level II chargers  
  • 2 Level III (DC fast) chargers
  • 2 Mobile charging units for use in the transportation yard   
  • Solar Photovoltaic shade structures at multiple project sites  
  • 1 Zero-emission passenger van for a vanpool 
  • 6 Zero-emission utility carts  
  • 2 Zero-emission cargo trucks with side roll-up doors 
  • 2 Zero-emission vans for school district use 
  • 2 Electric hedge trimmers 
  • 2 Backpack batteries 
  • 2 Battery chargers  
  • 2 Electric blowers 
  • 2 Backpack electric blowers 
  • 2 Electric trimmers 
  • 4 Electric riding mowers (with charging infrastructure) 
  • 2 trailers to move equipment to each school site 
  • 4 Hands-on EV training classes at 2 school sites 
  • Community engagement events and activities  

Estimated Quantifiable Benefits

  • GHG emission reductions: 4,019 MTCO2e
  • Diesel PM reductions: 70 lbs
  • NOx reductions: 18,948 lbs
  • PM2.5 reductions: 326 lbs
  • ROG reductions: 1,400 lbs
  • Fossil fuel-based transportation fuel use reductions: 333,093 gallons 
  • Direct jobs: 32
  • Indirect jobs: 12
  • Induced jobs: 22

Community Details

Demographics of Community Served by Project 

34% Hispanic, 22% White, 22% Asian, 15% Black or African American, and 7% Other
Median Household Income: $63,867

Outreach & Engagement Strategies

  • Culturally appropriate education materials 
  • Materials in English and Spanish
  • Web-based materials 
  • Social media
  • Public meetings
  • Surveys
  • Zero-emission vehicle workforce training to high school and college students
  • Community workshops
  • Community event attendance

Target Populations

  • Students in grades K-12
  • Parents 
  • District staff 
  • Community members
  • Low-income
  • English learners
  • Non-English speakers

Partnership Structure

Grantee

Twin Rivers Unified School District (TRUSD) is a K-12 school district.

Project Partners

Contacts

Victoria Garcia, TRUSD Facilities Department, Victoria.Garcia@trusd.net