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Congratulations are in order for Mr. Kevin Hogan! Last week, Mr. Hogan was randomly chosen to win a free two-year lease at Two Light Luxury Apartments as a part of the Kansas City Power & Light District partnership with KCPSEF.

KCPS Wins National Green Transportation Award

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Dan Weakley, KCPS Executive Director of Operations, accepted the Medium Public Fleet Green Bus Summit Fleet Award on the district's behalf at the School Transportation News Expo in Reno, Nevada, on July 17, 2022. Mr. Weakley is pictured here with STN President Tony Corpin. Vincent Rios Creative/STN
 

Kansas City Public Schools’ efforts to reduce emissions with its fleet of propane buses have been recognized with a School Transportation News Green Bus Summit Fleet Award.

KCPS was one of four school districts in the nation to be recognized at last week’s STN Expo in Reno, Nevada.

“All the nominees deserve congratulations for leading the way toward a zero-emissions future,” Ryan Gray, STN editor-in chief, said. “It was a difficult decision to narrow the list down to only five winners.”

In 2019, KCPS signed a three-year, $60.6 million contract with Student Transportation of America. STA proposed KCPS go propane to reduce emissions and fuel costs, though doing so would require significant up-front investment, according to then-KCPS Chief Financial Officer Linda Quinley.

“The RFP was written to ask potential partners to offer the best possible program for KCPS and our community,” Ms. Quinley said. “While propane buses cost more, they are better on maintenance and tend to be roadworthy longer. They provide a quieter, smoother ride for kids and drivers.”

Not only are propane buses better for the environment, but autogas costs significantly less than other types of fuel — $2.02 per gallon last week compared to $5.16 for diesel.

Thank you to everyone in our Department of Transportation for being good environmental and financial stewards for KCPS and the community!