Chief Executive Officer Donna DeMartino of San Joaquin Regional Transit District was recognized as the Outstanding Public Official of the Year by the Sierra Club Mother Lode Chapter.
The award was given for DeMartino’s leadership in developing zero-emission, all-electric bus transportation in the city of Stockton.
“Despite our very impressive record of emissions reductions with our existing fleets, we have been eagerly stepping into the next arena of 100 percent zero-emission bus (ZEB) technology, in alignment with our Governor’s vision for the state,” said DeMartino, as she accepted the award. “I am proud to say RTD is one of the first agencies to deploy zero-emission all-electric buses. We currently operate one of the largest electric bus fleets in the state and we recently opened the first all-electric Bus Rapid Transit corridor in the nation, right in Stockton. Our Board and our Mayor signed a commitment to have an all-electric bus fleet in Stockton by 2025. We are committed to moving forward with bus manufacturers, funding partners, and utility providers to ensure we can make the goal of 100 percent zero emissions a reality.”
DeMartino received the award at a banquet held at the Dante Club of Sacramento on Saturday, June 2. She was joined by family, friends, and RTD employees.
