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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2016

HART becomes only Fla. transit agency to earn environmental ISO cert.

Benefits include higher conformance with legislative and regulatory requirements, improved efficiency, minimized risk of regulatory and environmental fines, reductions in waste and consumption of resources, and better internal controls.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2016

UGA receives $10 million for electric bus purchase

The19 40-foot buses should arrive on campus in 2017 and are part of the University of Georgia's strategic plan to advance campus sustainability.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2016

Columbus, Ohio wins Smart City Challenge

The U.S. DOT also announced that it will collaborate with government and private sector partners to help all seven finalist cities in the Smart City Challenge move forward with ideas that each city developed over the past six months.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2016

Specialty Vehicles unveils new 23-foot 'Mini Trolley'

The SV-23 Trolley is available in gas, LPG or CNG and features the nostalgic trolley details, such as brass stanchions, interior wood paneling and oak slat wood seats.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2016

N.Y. MTA's Fulton Center recognized for LEED rating

It achieved LEED® certification for implementing practical and measurable strategies in sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.  

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2016

Self-driving vehicle integrating IBM Watson tech debuts

The electric vehicle, dubbed "Olli," which can carry up to 12 people, will be used on public roads in Washington, D.C., and late in 2016 in Miami-Dade County and Las Vegas.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2016

Consultant Roundtable 2016: Workforce Development, Job Delivery Key Industry Focus

While the need for more transportation options continues to grow, taking advantage of streamlined project initiatives and alternative-funding models will be key. Also important is grooming future leaders as the aging workforce moves toward retirement.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2016

Rail Project Profiles 2016: Denver, L.A., Chicago and Kansas City

An in-depth look at the recently completed Kansas City Streetcar, Denver RTD’s first commuter rail line and L.A. Metro’s $1 billion Gold Line extension, as well as Metra’s implementation of a federal program to improve safety.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2016

Pub Perspective: Will the U.S. ever address infrastructure?

As I write this, another annual Infrastructure Week recognition has just passed in Washington, D.C., yet it doesn’t seem to matter. If anything, this year’s publicity was even less than last year’s.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2016

11th annual 'Dump the Pump Day' encourages drivers to use transit

Every year U.S. public transportation use saves 37 million metric tons of carbon emissions and 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline.

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