November 2025

Passaic County was recently recognized nationally for its leadership in expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging access for both employees and the public.

With support from EZ Ride, four County sites achieved EV Adoption Leadership (EVAL) certifications from FORTH Mobility, highlighting Passaic County’s commitment to sustainable transportation.

EV Charging and EVAL Certification Highlights

• County Administration Building – Four EV charging ports for employees | Gold Certification
• County Public Works Facility – Nine EV charging ports for employees | Platinum Certification
• County Arts Center – Six EV charging ports for employees and the public | Platinum Certification
• Preakness Valley Golf Course – Two EV charging ports for employees and the public | Gold Certification

Special recognition goes to Kenneth Simpson, Supervisor of Roads, for his leadership in installing 21 EV charging stations across County facilities and working with EZ Ride to achieve these EVAL certifications.

Sustainability and Environmental Goals

Passaic County is committed to improving air quality, cutting fuel and energy costs, and becoming one of New Jersey’s EV leaders. Key goals include:

• Transitioning 10% of the County’s vehicle fleet to hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric vehicles by 2030, and 30% by 2035.
• Installing 40+ EV charging ports for employee and public use by 2026.

Fleet Electrification Milestone

In September, Michelle Vega, Supervisor of Motorpool, celebrated the delivery of Passaic County’s first electric transit bus, funded through NJDEP’s Equipment Modernization Grant Program.

The fully funded electric bus—at no cost to taxpayers—replaces a diesel model and offers a 100-mile range. It will serve residents of the Preakness Healthcare Center, providing clean, quiet transportation to medical appointments, shopping, and entertainment.

“This new electric bus and EV charging stations are major steps forward in modernizing County transportation, reducing vehicle emissions, and improving air quality for residents,” said Passaic County Commissioner John Bartlett. “By investing in cleaner technologies, we’re protecting the environment and providing employees and residents with greater access to sustainable transportation.”

EZ Ride Congratulates Passaic County

EZ Ride applauds Passaic County’s commitment to cleaner transportation and its leadership in EV adoption. We can help your community plan, fund, and install EV charging infrastructure at no cost.

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