DTA Currently Implemented Sustainable Practices

Hybrid Technology
Bio Diesel
A/C on buses – auto shut on/off
Automated Schedule Software technology
Shutting on/off lights when room is not in use
Shutting down pc’s/monitors when not in use
Fax from pc vs. print then fax
Proximity (SMART) card technology on our farebox system
Lights in our garage, changed to more sufficient energy consumption lights
Establish/Maintain Park and Ride Lots
Bike racks at Park and Ride Lots
Bike Racks on buses
Bus idle time at Layover’s, etc., shutting down buses at terminal end points where recovery time is more than 3 minutes and temperature is more than 0 degrees.
ULSD used in all buses 15PPM
Use of low V.O.C. paint
UPASS program
Employer Pass Program
LED lights for interior bus lighting instead of fluorescent lighting
Recycle Cardboard
Recycle Office Paper and Newspapers
Recycle glass, aluminum, plastic
High speed entrance and exit doors
Automated boiler controls
Pen refills vs. new pens
New binders consisting of 70% post consumer recycled material
Flap folders consisting of 10% post consumer recycled material
Post-it notes are 30 percent post consumer recycled material
Cut recycle bin paper in fourths to conserve on post-it note use
Paper hot cups instead of foam