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RTD is committed to the betterment of the community it serves, and the improvement of the unique environment around us. We are recognized by our community partners and transit industry peers for taking a proactive lead in the adoption of new technologies that reduce emissions while reducing costs.

RTD's most visible implementation of new technology is its use clean, quiet, and efficient diesel-electric hybrid buses on the Stockton Metro and Intercity fleets, and exclusively on Metro Express, RTD's first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route.

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Environmental Sustainability Management System

RTD is developing an Environmental Sustainability Management System to be one of a select few public transit agencies in the nation to become certified with the International Standards Organization ISO 14001 principles. These principles provide a framework for managing environmental sustainability that intersects San Joaquin RTD's strategic goals and initiatives.

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San Joaquin RTD has been recognized for playing an active role in improving the environment in San Joaquin County and for its community partnerships.

2012 - California Energy Commission (CEC) Grant Award for Electric Buses  RTD, in partnership with Proterra Inc, was awarded a CEC grant in the amount of $2.56 million towards an electric bus demonstration [...] - more

2011 - Federal Transportation Administration Selected by FTA to train staff and develop an Environmental and Sustainability Management System (ESMS)
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2008 - SJCOG Regional Excellence - Honorable Mention (Metro Express)

2007 - California Association for Coordinated Transportation Transit Agency of the Year

2005 - SJCOG Regional Excellence – Honorable Mention (Low Emission Hybrid Buses)

2004 - TOPPS Environmental Excellence (Outstanding Efforts in Pollution Prevention) Large Business, “Air” Category

2003 - TOPPS Premier Pollution Preventer (P3 Award) for all categories


Whats your carbon footprint Gas cost Calculator Last year, people saved money and the environment 5 million times by riding RTD.