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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2010

Report: Biking, walking trips increase

Planned DOT policy change would encourage transportation agencies to go beyond minimum standards and provide safe and convenient facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2010

APTA, eco-nonprofits partner for Dump the Pump Day

Public awareness day highlights the benefits of public transportation, two of which are saving money and promoting energy independence. More than 120 public transportation systems are participating this year.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2010

FTA tabs $450,000 for Cape Cod transit improvements

A grant for $250,000 to Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority will be used to purchase vans equipped with trailers to transport riders and their bikes throughout the park.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2010

Ohio DOT tabs $15M for clean-fuel bus purchase

The historic direct investment will purchase 41 environmentally friendly, clean-fuel buses for eleven local and regional transit authorities across the state.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2010

Proterra receives $20M from cleantech investor

MK Energy and Infrastructure’s investment will accelerate the construction of Proterra’s first full-scale manufacturing plant in Greenville, S.C., which will break ground later this year and have capacity to make 2,500 EcoRide BE-35 buses annually and employ 1,300 workers over the next five years.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2010

TOD project near SEPTA station planned

Project includes construction of apartments with ground-floor stores near Temple University rail station, which connects with several rail lines.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2010

Southern Calif. transit adds SmartPark solar panels

System consists of a fixed structure that provides outdoor covered parking with a minimal amount of installation work. The end results will be a savings in operating costs of more than $90,000 at current electricity rates.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2010

MassDOT launches sustainability initiative

GreenDOT will be driven by three primary goals: reduce greenhouse gas emissions; promote the healthy transportation options of walking, bicycling, and public transit; and support for smart growth development.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2010

N.Y. MTA unveils solar-powered water heating system

Will lower the agency's power bill by $94,000 and cut 86 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per year.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2010

Web Extra: CTAA Expo covers funding, healthcare, green alternatives

The event, held in Long Beach, Calif., featured training sessions and workshops, a trade fair, special speakers and three conferences. Attendees got tips on Medicaid transportation, going green and winning at the polls.

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