North Campus Bus Inductive Charging Installation

The University of California, Los Angeles plans to install both static and dynamic wireless charging infrastructure to support electric bus operations on campus. Static charging systems will be deployed at two fixed bus stop locations: one on Weyburn Avenue near Weyburn Terrace and another at UCLA Gateway Plaza on Westwood Plaza. These installations will enable buses to charge while stationed, improving operational efficiency without requiring vehicle downtime. Additionally, dynamic wireless charging systems will be embedded along a segment of Charles E. Young Drive South, east of Westwood Plaza, allowing buses to charge while in motion. This involves laying induction coils and charging plates beneath the roadway surface, accompanied by concrete pads, asphalt paving, striping, and dynamic management units that require direct grid connectivity for power regulation and energy transfer. The project involves significant civil and electrical work to integrate the charging systems into existing roadways and campus infrastructure. Each dynamic charging segment requires extensive excavation and reconstruction of the roadway to accommodate the embedded technology, including the installation of control hardware and power management components. The work is being coordinated under the authority of UCLA's Environmental Planning office, with Ashley Rogers serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries. The forecast notice, posted in June 2026, indicates this is a precursor to formal procurement and highlights that the installation will occur within the university's campus boundaries in Westwood, California, with a ZIP code of 90095. This initiative represents a major step toward sustainable public transit on campus through the adoption of advanced wireless charging technologies.