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VTA installs solar canopies at three maintenance facilities

February 2, 2012
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The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (CA) installed solar parking canopy systems at its three bus maintenance divisions

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CTA to install electric vehicle charging stations

December 16, 2011

The Chicago Transit Authority (IL) will install four electric vehicle charging stations at a park-and-ride lot for use by car-sharing vehicles.

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NCTD uses solar energy to improve bottom line

December 8, 2011

The North County Transit District (CA) is using solar energy to power the maintenance and operations center for its Sprinter light-rail line.

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Let the sunshine in

December 2, 2011

The MTA wants to make a long-abandoned parcel available for development and two architects hope technology can turn the space into an underground park.

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Tri-Rail to build sustainable station at Pompano Beach

November 29, 2011

Tri-Rail (FL) will build its first LEED-certified sustainable station at Pompano Beach thanks to a $5.7 million federal grant.

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TriMet starts work on solar project, critics question costs

November 29, 2011

TriMet (OR) begins installing solar panels at the South Terminus of the MAX Green and Yellow lines today in a project expected to save $3,680 per year.

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BART seeks input on solar carport project

October 26, 2011

BART is moving forward with plans to install a solar canopy over part of Lafayette Station’s parking lot to help power the station’s electric needs.

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FTA awards grants to more than 300 projects

October 17, 2011

FTA awarded $928.5 million in grants to more than 300 projects through its Alternatives Analysis, Bus Livability, and State of Good Repair programs.

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Work begins on London solar bridge

October 5, 2011

Work began on Network Rail’s (UK) new Blackfriars Station this week, which will incorporate 6,000 square meters of photovoltaic panels.

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Flint proposes solar farm to power alternative fuel facility

August 31, 2011

Flint’s Mass Transportation Authority (MI) announced plans to build a solar farm to power a new hydrogen, propane, and electric fueling station.

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