Did you know that…

…START has two brand new diesel-electric hybrid buses?

…In 2008 START carried over 900,000 riders saving an estimated 115,208 gallons of fuel?

…START has an idling policy for its driver’s that is responsible in part for a 7% fuel savings last winter?

…START uses solar power in its bus shelters and at some bus stops?

Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit (START) is constantly working to go above and beyond to reduce our impact on the planet. START recently purchased two clean diesel electric propulsion hybrid buses. These buses will reduce emissions and will provide an estimated 35% reduction in fuel costs. These are the first hybrid buses in the state of Wyoming.

Beyond recycling and purchasing reusable kitchen supplies for the office, START has begun to institute internal policies that are helping to reduce fuel consumption. For the first time last winter START had an idling policy that all drivers were to abide by and resulted in a 7% reduction in fuel use compared to the previous winter.  START also uses the new hybrids primarily on the Town Shuttle to maximize their fuel saving capabilities. This means drivers may have to switch buses during their shifts if they are doing both trips to Teton Village as well as Town Shuttles, but we think it’s worth it!

The new START bus shelters and bus stop signage also use alternative energy. Protective enclosures installed throughout the valley use a solar-powered white LED lighting system. We have installed solar-powered illuminating information signs and aerial lighting at prominent bus stops, too. We will continue to utilize alternative energy at future bus stops and shelters throughout the valley.

You can feel confident that when you are riding the START Bus you are contributing to a more sustainable society and that you are supporting an organization always trying to reduce resource consumption and to help protect our planet for future generations.

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