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European solar tunnel to power high-speed trains

June 10, 2011

Solar panels covering a 2.2-mile Belgian tunnel will generate enough electricity to power 4,000 high-speed trains between Paris and Amsterdam each year.

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Inside the walls of Masdar City

May 20, 2011

Known in transportation circles for its personal rapid transit system, Masdar City is an experiment in sustainable urban design.

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Bike-sharing comes to Boston

April 21, 2011

Hubway, a new bicycle-sharing program for Boston (MA), will have 600 bicycles and 61 stations across the city starting in July.

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City of Industry to build solar-panel carports

April 5, 2011

The City of Industry plans to build 1,000 carports at the Metrolink (CA) commuter rail station, which will be equipped with photovoltaic solar panels.

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Building a better bus stop: 19 innovative concepts

February 4, 2011

Want to build a better bus stop? Maybe these innovative concept shelters will inspire you.

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Big Blue Bus wins award for high-tech bus stops

January 6, 2011

Big Blue Bus (CA) received an award from the Los Angeles chapter of the American Institute of Architects for its new bus stop design.

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All wet: Riders say Muni’s new shelters let in rain

January 3, 2011

Riders say that the San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency’s (CA) new energy-efficient bus shelters — with their curvy roofs and glass panels — let in the rain and wind.

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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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Muni installs 100th new bus shelter

December 16, 2010

The San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency (CA) installed its 100th new transit shelter, featuring energy-saving featuers and expanded customer information.

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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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