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State vows commuter rail improvements

February 16, 2011

Massachusetts state transportation officials met with commuter rail representatives to review a plan to improve service during harsh weather conditions.

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MBTA adds diesel-electric locomotive to commuter rail fleet

February 8, 2011

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority unveiled a diesel-electric locomotive today.

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Riverside transit introduces hybrid vehicle

January 25, 2011

The Riverside Transit Agency (CA) will introduce a new 12-seat hybrid vehicle this month.

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End of an era: LA Metro retires last diesel bus

January 13, 2011

LA Metro (CA) retired its last diesel bus today, making it the only major U.S. transit agency that operates entirely with alternative-fueled vehicles.

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New York City gets hydrogen ferry

December 10, 2010

A new hybrid ferry will bring tourists to the Statue of Liberty starting next spring. The 600-passenger Hornblower Hybrid will use a combination of diesel, hydrogen, solar, and wind power.

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Big Blue Bus facility wins award

December 7, 2010

Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus (CA) received an award from the Southern California chapter of the American Public Works Association for its environmentally significant maintenance facility.

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Charm City Circulator rocks Baltimore

December 2, 2010

Congratulations to the Charm City Circulator (MD) for making Baltimore Magazine’s list of 25 moments that rocked Baltimore.

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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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NYC announces employee car-share program

October 15, 2010

The City of New York has partnered with Zipcar to extend car-sharing to Department of Transportation employees.

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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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