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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2013

Chicago RTA makes Water Taxi transit benefit eligible

Allows employees to make pre-tax paycheck deductions, saving commuters hundreds of dollars a year that they would otherwise have to pay in taxes.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2013

Report: Home values performed 42% better near public transportation

Despite declines between 2006 and 2011, properties close to public transit showed significantly stronger resiliency. For example in Boston, residential property in the rapid transit area outperformed other properties in the region by an incredible 129%.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2013

Planned Florida streetcar system approved

The 2.7-mile Fort Lauderdale electric streetcar system, called "The Wave," will operate in part via overhead electrical wires in some areas and by battery power in others

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2013

L.A. Metro launches bike safety campaign

It is becoming increasingly important for motorists and cyclists to safely co-exist on the region's roadways. In L.A. County, 19% of all trips are made by walking and biking, but bicyclists and pedestrians make up 395 of roadway fatalities.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2013

Verizon launches N.Y. bus fleet to cut truck use

The 25-vehicle fleet removes approximately 250 Verizon trucks from the city’s roads. Overall, the program will save the company more than 70,000 gallons of gasoline yearly and reduce CO2 by more than 645 metric tons.

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ArticlesMarch 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.

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ArticlesMarch 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.

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ArticlesMarch 18, 2013

Propane Fueling Kansas City Fleet

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

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ArticlesMarch 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.

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ArticlesMarch 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.

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