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TARTA to build solar array at headquarters

July 15, 2011

The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (OH) received a $1 million grant from FTA to build a solar-panel array at its headquarters.

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Grand Rapids to install wind turbines

January 2, 2011

The Rapid (MI) plans to purchase six wind turbines to provide power for its expanded operations center and bus garage, which is currently under construction.

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Social media in government: Is the honeymoon over?

December 20, 2010

In Governing, contributor John O’Leary writes about what he calls the boom and bust of social media, saying that its time to focus on using the technology to identify cost savings and efficiencies.

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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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Paratransit agencies adopt technology

August 25, 2010

Almost two thirds of the paratransit agencies responding to Metro Magazine’s annual survey added new technology last year.

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Hampton Roads to launch online performance dashboard

April 21, 2010

Hampton Roads Transit (VA) will unveil an online tool that lets the public track the agency’s performance.

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Winston-Salem hybrids hit the road

February 18, 2010

The Winston-Salem Transit Authority (NC) just took delivery on 10 diesel-electric buses and is expecting 10 more.

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Can sails help ferries save fuel?

February 17, 2010

A California start-up plans to build ferries with a sails that take advantage of the San Francisco Bay’s strong winds to save fuel.

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Congress taps manufacturer for composite bus program

February 5, 2010

Congress selected TPI Composites to lead the All Composite Transit Bus Program in conjunction with the U.S. Army’s National Automotive Center.

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