The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) is offering two concurrent pre-conference training courses at the California Transit Association's 2026 Fall Conference & Expo. Led by CTE engineering staff, each course includes interactive instruction, course materials, and opportunities for participant Q&A. Participants may earn 3 continuing education hours through self-certification — those who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion within 14 days.

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Zero-Emission Bus 101

Learn the fundamentals of deploying battery-electric and fuel cell electric buses. Designed for transit management, operations, and maintenance staff, this course provides a practical introduction to the technologies and planning considerations involved in transitioning to zero-emission fleets.

Topics include:

• Battery & hydrogen fuel cell bus system basics
• Charging systems, options & utility rate structures
• Charge management systems
• Data reporting & analysis
• Fleet transition planning & operations impacts with ZEBs
• Resilience planning
  

With California's Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) rule requiring all public transit agencies to transition to 100% zero-emission bus fleets by 2040, this course provides valuable context for agencies preparing for the road ahead. Attendees will receive the course slides.

Hydrogen for Transit

Gain a comprehensive introduction to hydrogen as a transportation fuel and the role of fuel cell technology in public transit.

Topics include:

• Understanding gaseous and liquid hydrogen
• Sizing hydrogen infrastructure to meet your transition plan
• Fuel cell systems
• Building retrofits
• Hydrogen use data analysis

This course is ideal for transit professionals looking to better understand hydrogen-powered transportation and its practical applications. Attendees will receive the course slides.

Questions? Please email erik@cte.tv