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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2010

N.Y. Fulton St. transit center foundation completed

The $1.4 billion project will connect five subway stations and 10 subway lines, which will improve access for more than 300,000 daily customers.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2010

Calculator helps measure transit accessibility, commute cost

Transit Score provides custom commute reports, and a home and transportation costs calculator allowing users to see proximity of public transportation, their commuting options and associated costs.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2010

Allison hybrid system to be offered on Orion VII

Orion stated that the Allison Hybrid H 40 EP is now being quoted for active bids and will be available in 2011.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2010

APTA: PT saves individuals $9,381 annually

The assumption is that a person making a switch to public transportation would likely purchase an unlimited pass on the local transit agency, typically available on a monthly basis.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2010

IndyGo to add 11 electric-hybrid buses

Agency managed to procure the 22 replacement buses from Gillig using grant dollars, local funds and stimulus money designated through the Federal Transit Administration formula grant program as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2010

Report: Communities with quality public transit drive less, live longer

Transportation activity also plays a role in lessening an individual's risk in five of the 10 leading causes of reduced lifespan, as identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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ArticlesAugust 10, 2010

Economics and Reduced Emissions Drive Growth of Alt Fuel Use

Roughly 14 percent of transit buses currently on the road run on natural gas. Demand is growing, according to industry experts, with natural gas engines specified for about 25 percent of all new bus orders.

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ArticlesAugust 10, 2010

Tapping TOD Principles to Continue Sustainable Growth in Austin

The Texan city prides itself on a track record of highly involved neighborhoods and history of Smart Growth initiatives as key contributors to its high quality of life. Several years ago, in anticipation of opening its first commuter rail line - Capital MetroRail, which began service in March - the city began TOD planning for the areas surrounding three key stations.

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ArticlesAugust 10, 2010

Torrance Transit marks 70 years with new gasoline-electric fleet

The agency hopes to have an all-hybrid bus fleet in place by FY2015/2016.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2010

NABI delivers first of 12 CNG buses to Birmingham

The purchase of the new buses is being made in part by ARRA economic stimulus funding program. To expedite the process, BJCTA was able to turn to another agency who allowed them to contract for some unused options.

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