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Another look at Beijing’s straddling bus

August 20, 2010

The New York Times picked up the story of the Chinese straddling bus and interviewed the designer and local officials.

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Nashville launches bike-sharing program

August 16, 2010

The City of Nashville (TN) launched a free bike-sharing program last week, with 30 bicycles available to residents at two locations.

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Chinese plan a two-story “straddling bus”

August 4, 2010

A Chinese company is testing the 3D Express Coach, or “straddling bus,” a two-story vehicle that would carry passengers on the upper level, while allowing cars to drive below.

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Sunny future for Bangkok’s tuk-tuks

June 30, 2010

A solar-powered tuk-tuk could help the the iconic Thai three-wheeled vehicles run cleaner and greener.

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San Antonio adopts bike-sharing plan

June 21, 2010

The City of San Antonio (TX) plans to launch a downtown bicycle-sharing program, which will serve residents and visitors.

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Solar panels help NYC Transit go greener

June 7, 2010

A 48-panel solar thermal array provides MTA New York City Transit’s Coney Island Maintenance Facility with a clean energy source at an annual savings of $94,000.

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Looking for the taxi of tomorrow

June 3, 2010

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission is looking for a taxi of tomorrow — specs call for an iconic design that incorporates sustainability, accessibility, driver comfort, and a superior passenger experience.

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Long Island Rail-Road starts construction on green train wash facility

May 26, 2010

MTA Long Island Rail-Road (NY) broke ground on a train wash facility that ncorporates numerous “green” features.

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BART adds solar carports

May 12, 2010

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (CA) will introduce solar panels in the parking lot for its Lafayette station.

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TTC expands next-vehicle arrival system

April 30, 2010

Unveiling a solar-powered sign at a streetcar platform, the Toronto Transit Commission (ON) launched the latest phase of its next-vehicle arrival system.

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