BC Municipal Vehicle Emission Reduction Project

Retrofitted municipal vehicle from the City of Vancouver

(Source: GVRD)

In the summer and fall of 2005, Environment Canada partnered with the Greater Vancouver Regional District and eight local municipalities to retrofit approximately 70 municipal diesel engines with Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs). This project reduced emissions from municipal diesel engines that typically operate in residential areas – which means cleaner air for residents.  The types of vehicles that were retrofitted include fire trucks, garbage/recycling trucks, dump trucks, sweepers, and others.

The municipalities that participated in this project are: City of North Vancouver, Delta, Vancouver, Maple Ridge, Whistler, New Westminster, Richmond and Mission.

Select link to obtain a list of the participating agencies in the Georgia Basin / Puget Sound International Airshed Strategy.