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MBTA TRANSITIONS TO RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS
NEWPORT BEACH, CA – Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) announced it continues to meet the growing demand for renewable natural gas (RNG), a sustainable transportation fuel made from organic waste, with new fueling contracts, infrastructure expansions, and RNG production projects.
The Morongo Basin Transit Authority (MBTA) of California signed an RNG supply agreement for an anticipated 750,000 gallons of RNG to power 24 transit buses.
MBTA General Manager, Cheri Holsclaw, stated that the switch to RNG helps MBTA comply with more stringent air quality standards required by the California Clean Air Act and will not result in any additional cost to the agency. The MBTA has operated an all CNG-powered fleet since 2004.
“We applaud Morongo Basin Transit Authority for adopting sustainable renewable natural gas to power its fleet,” said Chad Lindholm, senior vice president of sales, Clean Energy. “In doing so they are making an immediate and significant carbon reduction and bettering the air quality in the region.”
MBTA BOARD APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER
The Morongo Basin Transit Authority’s Board of Directors unanimously appointed Cheri Holsclaw as General Manager on March 24th, making her the first female General Manager since 1995. Holsclaw will oversee an organization of 40 employees who operate 9 deviated fixed-routes and 5 demand response services and maintains a fleet of 24 vehicles, all of which operate on Compressed Natural Gas.
Holsclaw has lived with her husband and two children in Yucca Valley for the last 22 years. She joined MBTA in November 2007 managing grants and finances. She said “I am honored and excited to assume this role. I look forward to supporting the Board of Directors, our employees, and the community.”
Projects on the horizon include the rebranding of MBTA, improvements to essential bus stops, and transitioning their entire fleet to zero emissions. Holsclaw began the Transportation Reimbursement Escort Program (TREP) in the Morongo Basin with 5310 grant funding and envisions MBTA having more community involvement in the years to come.
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MBTA is looking for safe, dependable, customer service-oriented Coach Operators to work for us.
Benefit options include retirement, medical, vision & dental and on-the-job paid training.
You can apply by picking up an application at 62405 Verbena Rd in Joshua Tree, Monday through Friday between 8am-5pm, click here to print and complete the application or apply through indeed.com. Please include a current Motor Vehicle and Criminal Record Standards Report with your application.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must successfully complete a drug screen, DOT physical and employment background verification
- Possess a valid Driver’s License
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Be able to speak, read and write English
- Have a good driving record
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a positive, non-defensive and objective manner.
- Constant awareness of environment.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change.
WE HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
New Mobile Fare System!
Morongo Basin Transit Authority rolled out a new mobile fare system that allows Morongo Basin area riders the ability to purchase a bus pass from their smartphone. All of the passes that riders are accustomed to purchasing from the driver now can be purchased through the Free Token Transit app using a smartphone and a credit or debit card.
