Metrolink earns APTA 'Gold' certification for its sustainability program
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) recently recognized Metrolink with Gold certification for its sustainability commitment and efforts. The APTA Sustainability Commitment recognizes members who commit to becoming more sustainable in their operations and practices. Gold certification requires achievements and targeted improvements to advance sustainability in the public transportation industry.
“As we continue to provide safe and reliable passenger rail service to help deliver mobility options and reduce vehicular emissions and roadway congestion across Southern California, Metrolink has shown leadership in preparing to be resilient in the face of climate change and in significantly reducing our environmental impacts in the region,” said Paul Hubler, Metrolink’s chief strategy officer. “We are pleased that our strong efforts across the Metrolink organization have been recognized by our transit industry peers with our first APTA Gold certification for sustainability.”
Metrolink received certification for exceeding its board-adopted 2021 Climate Action and Social Impact Report that charts a course toward a zero-emission future for the agency. Metrolink’s most notable achievements include reducing GHG emissions and becoming the nation’s first passenger rail agency to completely power its entire fleet of locomotives with 100 percent fossil-free renewable fuel.
When it comes to air pollution, everyone can all do their part. Today is California Clean Air Day, and for its part, Metrolink has pledged to improve air quality and protect public health. In a state with some of the worst air pollution in the United States, Metrolink is asking its riders and staff to take the clean air pledge and select one or more common actions to help achieve cleaner air.
