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News•by Staff•October 16, 2014

Clean Energy offers lower cost NGV Barrier for garages

The NGV Easy Bay is a code-compliant fabric barrier system utilizing an industrial curtain that's more affordable than installing a concrete, masonry, or dry wall barrier in a maintenance garage, according to the company.

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News•by Staff•October 15, 2014

Cleveland RTA adds propane autogas paratransit shuttles

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has added 20 propane autogas para-transit shuttle buses to its fleet and expects to recoup its investment in about a year, according to ROUSH CleanTech.

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News•by Staff•October 15, 2014

LTD's Accessibility, sustainability fuels long-term success

With ridership productivity placing it in the top 5% nationally, LTD buses are actively serving a community that understands the value of public transportation. It is because of the latter that the agency is being recognized by APTA as its system of the year in the 4 million to 20 million customer boardings category.

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News•by Staff•October 15, 2014

Tri Delta’s Focus on Safety, Customer Service

Tri Delta provides public transportation in a 225-square-mile area that includes four cities in Contra Costa County, Calif.

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News•by Staff•October 15, 2014

APTA Award Winners

APTA's 2014 winners for Local Distinguished Service, National Distinguished Service, outstanding board members and more.

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News•by Staff•October 15, 2014

Diridon Receives Hall of Fame Distinction

Is emeritus executive director of the Mineta Transportation Institute, which is affiliated with the San Jose (Calif.) State University College of Business.

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News•by Staff•October 15, 2014

Former IU professor George Smerk receives lifetime achievement award

His love for mass transit started when he was a small boy growing up in Philadelphia, surrounded by carriers moving people throughout the bustling city.

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News•by Staff•October 14, 2014

Melaniphy talks 'broadening footprint,' EXPO

It is nearly three years to the day that the Michael Melaniphy took on the role as president/CEO of APTA. Read on to find out his thoughts on federal funding, future initiatives and what he’s looking forward to at the EXPO.

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News•by Staff•October 14, 2014

Question of the Day: EXPO Tuesday

What has changed at your operation since 2011’s EXPO?

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News•by Staff•October 14, 2014

Innovation Challenge showcases transit’s forward thinkers

A handful of contestants were given five minutes each to pitch their ideas on innovations for the industry and potentially secure business opportunities. Winning innovations were a ground transportation system electrification method, a people conveyor system and sensor-based technology that tells potential riders whether there are seats on a bus.

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