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Bus•by Nicole Schlosser•March 18, 2013

Policy Expert Highlights BRT Advantages

What makes BRT projects stand out as a popular transit choice right now in the U.S., Art Guzzetti, VP, policy, American Public Transportation Association says, is its versatility.

Bus•by Nicole Schlosser•March 18, 2013

Chicago Gets Jump On BRT

Chicago Transit Authority opened the city’s first BRT line and the first of four planned routes, the Jeffery Jump, in November of last year.

Bus•by Nicole Schlosser•March 18, 2013

2013 BRT Survey: Coordination, Construction Top Challenges

While many operators cited receiving plenty of political and community support, they reported contending with difficulties in coordination with other jurisdictions, Departments of Transportation, transit agencies and city staff.

Bus•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•March 18, 2013

Trillium Completes Colo. CNG Station Install

Roaring Fork currently has four Gillig CNG buses with tank assemblies from Agility Fuel Systems, using Type III cylinders from Worthington-SCI, with delivery of the remaining 18 set to occur in July.

Bus•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•March 18, 2013

Central Ohio Moves Away From Diesel to CNG

A new facility is scheduled to begin operations this spring, and the agency just received its first 30 Gillig CNG buses in February.

Technology•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•March 18, 2013

Propane Fueling Kansas City Fleet

Ferrell Autogas is supplying the fuel station and dispenser and providing propane safety training for staff.

Technology•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•March 18, 2013

Sun Tran Adds Hybrids, Taps Biodiesel

Currently three-quarters of Sun Tran’s fleet exclusively utilizes biodiesel fuel, which is a domestically produced, renewable fuel that can be manufactured from vegetable oils, animal fats or recycled restaurant greases.

Bus•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•March 18, 2013

Green Report: Hydrogen Fuel Cells Gather Steam as Viable Fleet Option

U.S. transit systems testing the technology see economical as well as environmental benefits. Conversion to other alternative fuels — biodiesel, natural gas and propane autogas — continues growth.

Bus•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•March 18, 2013

Alternative Transit Project Delivery Offers Attractive Options

Although it is slow to take off in the U.S., there are plenty of possible benefits that could be derived through public-private partnerships, design-build and more. Experts are quick to point out, however, that it is not a magic bullet for completing construction projects.

Bus•by Frank Di Giacomo, Publisher•March 18, 2013

Pub Perspective: The Congress that won't listen

A modest tax increase is at least better than a small program, which is what we are facing if the no-tax, sequester, governing-by-created-crisis madness continues to bleed a program that used to have bipartisan support.

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