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July 9, 2025
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SamTrans moving forward with plans for permanent hydrogen fueling station to power zero-emission bus fleet
SamTrans
is accelerating its shift to a cleaner, more sustainable bus fleet with
the development of a permanent hydrogen fueling station at its North
Base facility in South San Francisco — a critical step in the District’s long-term plan to transition to zero-emission vehicles.
At its July meeting, the SamTrans Board of Directors approved two contracts with Trillium USA Company, LLC to design, construct, commission and maintain
the new station. The fueling infrastructure will support SamTrans’
growing fleet of hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs), which are
gradually replacing end-of-life diesel vehicles.
“Every step we take toward a zero-emission fleet is a step toward cleaner air and healthier communities,” said Board of Directors Chair Jeff Gee.
“This fueling station enables us to scale up responsibly while ensuring
reliable service for our riders today and for future generations. The Board is committed to positioning SamTrans as a regional leader in clean transportation.”
SamTrans’
Innovative Clean Transit Plan outlines a strategic, phased approach to
replace diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles with zero-emission
alternatives. District’s greenhouse gas emissions. To address this, the District has already committed to replacing 115 diesel buses with FCEBs — 10 approved in 2022 as part of a demonstration project, and 108 more approved in 2023.
The current interim hydrogen fueling setup does not have sufficient capacity to serve the incoming fleet. The
new permanent station will ensure SamTrans has the infrastructure
needed to power a large-scale FCEB fleet efficiently and safely.
The contract with Trillium includes $17.37 million for design, construction and commissioning of the fueling facility, and up to $2.97 million for maintenance services over a potential five-year term. The
contractor was selected through a competitive, two-step solicitation
process that evaluated qualifications and proposals from multiple
national firms.
is scheduled to begin shortly this year, with the station expected to be operational in early summer of 2027.
The San Mateo County Transit District operates
74 routes and two on-demand service areas. Funded in part by a
half-cent sales tax, the district also provides administrative support
for Caltrain and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority.
SamTrans has provided bus service to San Mateo County customers since
1976. SamTrans was named the 2024 Outstanding Public Transportation System by the American Public Transportation Association, recognizing the agency’s excellence in safety, service, operations and innovation.
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