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Durham reported that more than 30% of the GoDurham bus fleet—22 buses—is now zero-emission, while overall ridership rose more than 50% from FY 2021 to FY 2025. City landscaping crews now operate more electric than gas-powered mowers and have begun using a solar-powered trailer to charge equipment in the field.
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The updates show ongoing efforts to reduce emissions from city operations and transportation. Residents may see quieter electric landscaping equipment, continued expansion of zero-emission buses, and transit improvements such as bus-priority signals and the Durham Station revitalization. The board also noted that equipment cost and battery life remain considerations.
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