Benefits of ZEBRA Membership
Zero-emission bus deployments require new considerations and analytics, and ZEBRA provides a safe space for operators to support each other during their clean fleet transitions.
Access to:
- A network of 400+ industry peers
- Quarterly web meetings with technical presentations
- Virtual "coffee breaks" to connect with technical experts and peers
- Bi-monthly hydrogen workgroup meetings for knowledge and experience sharing
- Industry in-person roundtable meetings that provide members direct access to zero-emission vehicle and infrastructure vendors and suppliers
- Bi-weekly newsletters that keep our members informed on industry updates
- ZEB data dashboard; a high-level snapshot of ZEBRA’s zero-emission bus performance
- Member ZEB and infrastructure information
- Access to ZEBRA’s online member portal
- Tools and resources for CEOs to use in Board engagement on ZEBs
- Federal priorities for advocacy in DC that represent ZEBRA’s unified voice and focus on both battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and infrastructure.
Participants will:
- Share best practices with other agencies to ensure more successful deployments
- Identify means of leveraging resources for common use
- Develop materials that can assist in planning and deploying ZEB fleets
- Develop and join in workforce development programs
Ultimately, ZEBRA can:
- Present a unified position on ZEB policies that reflect proactive approaches to ZEB deployments
- Prescribe ZEB performance characteristics to ZEB OEMs
All transit agencies are welcome to join ZEBRA. The Alliance offers a full annual meeting calendar with many opportunities to exchange information and experiences with peers. Full membership meetings are held virtually on a quarterly basis. On alternate months, ZEBRA hosts casual "coffee breaks" for members to discuss current industry topics. Additionally ZEBRA's hydrogen workgroup meets on a bi-monthly basis and aims to increase H2 knowledge sharing and provide resources.
There are three annual membership fee levels for micro, small, and large agencies. ZEBRA also welcomes accredited universities and colleges to join at a membership fee of $1,500.
| Micro Agencies | <9 bus fleet | $1,000 |
| Small Agencies | 10-99 bus fleet | $3,500 |
| Large Agencies | >100 bus fleet | $5,500 |
Since 1999, AC Transit has been a pioneer in reducing tailpipe emissions from transit vehicles. In 2024, AC Transit launched the Zero Emission Bus University (ZEBU) as the first transit-collegiate partnership in the United States. ZEBU is AC Transit's renowned workforce development program, recognized by the state of CA and federal government for excellence in programming. Learn more about AC's transit's progress, programming, and innovative reporting here .
Partnering with CTE
The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) works on behalf of ZEBRA’s membership to provide the group with technical assistance and industry consultation based on extensive experience in ZEB deployments. CTE is a national non-profit with a mission of moving advanced clean vehicles to market.
With 31 years of industry experience, CTE has supported 250+ fleet vehicle owners, deployed 1,400+ ZEBS, and developed 80+ transition plans.
A few of the services CTE provides to ZEBRA members:
• Strategic tools and answers for ZEB deployment planning
• Technical expertise and support
• Representation of group interests in charging and H2 fueling discussions
• Coordination of ZEBRA presence at external events
• Advocacy relationships and alignment of priorities with ZEBRA
Contact CTE’s ZEBRA Project Manager, Alyssa Fritts at info@zebragrp.org
Contact CTE’s ZEBRA project Manager, Jen Lehmann at jen@cte.tv