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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2012

New Flyer, consortium partners receive $3.4M grant

Funding through Sustainable Development Technology Canada is to further enhance rapid-charge battery-electric bus propulsion technology.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2012

Bauer's IT launches LAX service, adds 31 Setras

Known for its signature style, featuring a high-end fleet of polished jet-black vehicles that are luxuriously appointed, the operation equips its coaches with premium seating and high-tech amenities including Wi-Fi, allowing commuters to work on board or relax in comfort. New coaches are equipped with the latest, greenest engines for near-zero emissions.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2012

N.C.’s Wave Transit to buy CNG buses

Will buy 16 vehicles in 2015 and build a new maintenance center. The agency is looking to protect itself against the increasingly volatile price of diesel fuel.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2012

Torrance Transit launches express service

Line 4 will provide express service between the South Bay and downtown Los Angeles, as part of the 11 miles of Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ExpressLanes on the Harbor (110) Freeway, which are set to open in November.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2012

Nova to deliver artics to LYNX

The LFS Artic HEV model ordered combines the ability to handle the highest-volume routes with the quiet, ultra-low emissions hybrid drive. The fuel consumption and carbon footprint of this vehicle is significantly lower than a conventional diesel bus.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffOctober 19, 2012

August 2012 in pictures

A look at METRO's August issue in photos

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Newsby StaffOctober 11, 2012

5,500 Nev. commuters register for Club Ride program

The new members join 26,000 other program participants. In total, participants logged 4.2 million miles carpooling, using transit, bicycling or walking to and from work. This has reduced carbon monoxide by 4.17 tons.

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Newsby StaffOctober 11, 2012

L.A. Metro completes $60M bus station revamp

The El Monte Station consists of a new two-story building that will house a public bus and terminal station with limited retail space, a customer service center and surface parking. It is the largest bus station west of Chicago and is used by Metro, Foothill Transit, Greyhound, El Monte Transit and Metrolink Shuttle.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2012

STV acquires Calif. architecture firm

Founded in 1958, VBN serves education, transportation, government and commercial clients, and has extensive experience in the design of transit facilities. The firm is also a registered green business.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2012

ROUSH shuttles service Colo. mountain visitors

Colorado Mountain Express’s price for propane autogas averages $1.72 per gallon, compared to the current average cost for gasoline at $3.80 per gallon in the area.

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