News Release

Bus Transportation Going Green

Posted: September 2, 2009

Hybrid Bus

The Longhorn Bus Sales presented the new Hybrid bus on September 1, 2009.

MISD now has one hybrid bus and six propane buses among its sixty-six bus fleet. In an effort to improve the federal clean air standards, the district has replaced seven older buses with cleaner emission buses.

"MISD is committed to reducing our NOx emissions," said Dr. Kennedy, Superintendent of Schools

A recent $221,000 donation from the Sue Pope Foundation allowed MISD to purchase a Hybrid-Electric powered bus, which reduces the overall fuel consumption when compared with diesel and traditional gas powered vehicles. There are only two hybrid school buses in Texas, one located in Midlothian ISD and one in Austin ISD. In addition, through a Railroad Commission partial grant, the district purchased six propane buses that provide a cleaner, more reliable, and safer advantage as compared to standard buses.

"Although MISD has committed to the conversion of our fleet from diesel to propane in order to reduce NOx emissions, we do appreciate the donation of a diesel hybrid bus to our fleet. MISD is committed to reducing our NOx emissions," said Dr. Kennedy, Superintendent of Schools.

The MISD transportation department documented over 556,000 miles transporting approximately 2,800 students during the 2008-09 school year.

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