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New Trolleys

There are numerous types and sizes of trolleys on the market, and these are constantly changing. In addition, there exists no standard method of grouping the various types of vehicles. Also, because of the novelty of this field of mass transit, there is a lack of conclusive vehicle performance data. The combination of these factors may result in questions and confusion for anyone desiring to procure a new trolley. RTC can assist you in all stages of the procurement process, from selecting the best vehicle for purchase to receiving delivery of the finished product. We can help you sort out through all the various applicable vehicle characteristics and develop objective criteria for choosing the best trolley to meet your specific needs.

Used Trolleys

Finding the right used trolley presents several other considerations besides those encountered with new vehicle purchases. RTC has developed an extensive list of sources for used trolleys and can help you find the one that best meets the requirements of your application and available resources. We can also assist in evaluating all repair, outfitting, accessibility and maintenance costs.

Alternative Fuel Vehicles

We specialize in finding, evaluating and procuring alternative fuel vehicles-- a must with California's tighter transit vehicle emissions laws. Alternative fuel vehicles enjoy a higher degree of acceptance with the general public, and can open doors to sources of grant funding that are closed to conventional fuel transit vehicles. Transit agencies are encouraged to buy cleaner, alternative-fuel buses today because by doing so they will face less stringent regulations over the next few years.

Funding

Although federal and state grants form the bulk of funding for rural transit systems, local and private sources should not be overlooked. We can assist you in several ways to find the funding needed to capitalize and operate your trolley system. Services we provide include identifying potential grantors, completing grant applications and servicing contractual grant obligations such as report requirements once grants are funded.

New Trolleys

Used Trolleys

Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Funding

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