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New England transit properties go solar

November 17, 2010

Transit officials in two New England states announced solar-energy projects this month.

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SEPTA funding for new fare system falls short

November 15, 2010

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority lost a bid for funding from the U.S. DOT’s TIGER II program, the latest blow in its efforts to fund a new fare payment system.

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VTA hybrids hit the streets

October 31, 2010

Starting Monday, Silicon Valley passengers have a greener ride, as the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (CA) puts the first of 90 new hybrid buses in service.

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CityBus moves forward with wind turbines

October 29, 2010

The Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation (IN) received zoning approval this week in support of plans to locate three wind turbines on CityBus property.

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DOT spotlights voices of the recovery

October 8, 2010

The US Department of Transportation is highlighting the people behind the projects funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act with an interactive map and YouTube videos.

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LANTA’s hybrids hit the road

October 7, 2010

The Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority’s (PA) new hybrid buses have exceeded expectations.

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PSTA rolls out new hybrids

September 20, 2010

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (FL) received 14 new diesel-electric hybrid buses this week, thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

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A rocky start for new hybrids

September 14, 2010

When the MBTA rolled out articulated hybrids on its Route 28, the move generated controversy. The vehicle technology is not at issue; instead some community activists blame the MBTA for a flawed planning process.

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Foothill Transit launches all-electric buses

September 3, 2010

What charges faster than your cell phone? Foothill Transit’s new all-electric Ecoliner buses.

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Transportation resource center opens in rural South Carolina

August 20, 2010

A new transit resource center opened in Aiken (SC), this week, which uses technology to deliver transit information and trip-planning services across a six-county region

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