November 12, 2011
Is Propane the New Fleet Fuel?
GO Riteway Transportation Group is the new operating name of Richfield-based Riteway Bus Service.
The new identity reflects the company's acquisition of GO Airport Connection last fall and its now complete range of ground transportation offerings, including school bus, airport shuttle, motorcoach, sedan and limousine services.
At an open house this week, GO Riteway had its transportation fleet on display, emphasizing its newly-converted propane autogas vehicles, at its new offices and propane refueling station located at 6970 S. Sixth St., Oak Creek.
GO Riteway has converted 21 airport shuttle vans (40 percent) to propane autogas, which the company said is widely considered to be the leading alternative fuel in the United States and the world.
"For a number of years, GO Riteway has been in tune with environmental concerns, especially those concerning the transportation industry," says Ronald Bast, president and owner of GO Riteway Transportation Group. "We have implemented policies and procedures designed to reduce nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide and greenhouse gas emissions. Converting our airport shuttle fleet to run on propane autogas is the most recent step in our environmental sustainability efforts."
GO Riteway anticipates further reductions in operating costs with the installation of a propane refueling station at the Oak Creek location.
"Airport authorities across the country are looking for cleaner, lower cost solutions for equipment operating on and around airport property," said Todd Mouw, vice president of sales and marketing for Rousch CleanTech, the designer and manufacturer of the propane autogas fuel system used in the conversions. "We applaud the efforts of GO Riteway to take a leadership role in Wisconsin and to assist in helping General Mitchell Airport to There are 48 public refueling stations in Wisconsin.
"GO Riteway has positioned themselves as a leader in the alternative fuels arena in the State of Wisconsin," said Lorrie Lisek, executive director of Wisconsin Clean Cities-Southeast Area. "Their forward thinking serves as an example for other companies. The partnership with GO Riteway has resulted in efforts not only to reduce our nation's dependence on petroleum, but to additionally improve air quality and develop regional economic opportunities."
In addition to the propane autogas fleet, GO Riteway has incorporated "greening" into its new 32,000-square-foot office building. The location houses 165 employees who work in the airport shuttle, limousine, sedan and minicoach divisions. The new building uses energy-efficient lighting with occupancy sensors, large windows to help heat and light office spaces, a high efficiency HVAC system and is equipped with new plumbing fixtures to help maximize water conservation efforts.
The new identity reflects the company's acquisition of GO Airport Connection last fall and its now complete range of ground transportation offerings, including school bus, airport shuttle, motorcoach, sedan and limousine services.
At an open house this week, GO Riteway had its transportation fleet on display, emphasizing its newly-converted propane autogas vehicles, at its new offices and propane refueling station located at 6970 S. Sixth St., Oak Creek.
GO Riteway has converted 21 airport shuttle vans (40 percent) to propane autogas, which the company said is widely considered to be the leading alternative fuel in the United States and the world.
"For a number of years, GO Riteway has been in tune with environmental concerns, especially those concerning the transportation industry," says Ronald Bast, president and owner of GO Riteway Transportation Group. "We have implemented policies and procedures designed to reduce nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide and greenhouse gas emissions. Converting our airport shuttle fleet to run on propane autogas is the most recent step in our environmental sustainability efforts."
GO Riteway anticipates further reductions in operating costs with the installation of a propane refueling station at the Oak Creek location.
"Airport authorities across the country are looking for cleaner, lower cost solutions for equipment operating on and around airport property," said Todd Mouw, vice president of sales and marketing for Rousch CleanTech, the designer and manufacturer of the propane autogas fuel system used in the conversions. "We applaud the efforts of GO Riteway to take a leadership role in Wisconsin and to assist in helping General Mitchell Airport to There are 48 public refueling stations in Wisconsin.
"GO Riteway has positioned themselves as a leader in the alternative fuels arena in the State of Wisconsin," said Lorrie Lisek, executive director of Wisconsin Clean Cities-Southeast Area. "Their forward thinking serves as an example for other companies. The partnership with GO Riteway has resulted in efforts not only to reduce our nation's dependence on petroleum, but to additionally improve air quality and develop regional economic opportunities."
In addition to the propane autogas fleet, GO Riteway has incorporated "greening" into its new 32,000-square-foot office building. The location houses 165 employees who work in the airport shuttle, limousine, sedan and minicoach divisions. The new building uses energy-efficient lighting with occupancy sensors, large windows to help heat and light office spaces, a high efficiency HVAC system and is equipped with new plumbing fixtures to help maximize water conservation efforts.
