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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2009

Metrolinx to study electrification of GO Transit rail system

An external advisory committee made up of community representatives, including riders and independent technical experts, will be established to advise the transit agency on the Terms of Reference for the study.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2009

S.F. Muni unveils solar-powered bus shelter

Will use third-generation organic-dye-based photovoltaic solar film to power lights and information systems.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2009

D.C. Metro’s Catoe named top public transportation manager

The annual Outstanding Public Transportation Manager Award goes to the top manager in North America who has made outstanding contributions to the public transportation industry.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2009

TCRP releases project delivery report

In cooperation with the Transportation Research Board and the Federal Transit Administration, APTA provides free TCRP reports based on annually submitted industry problem statements.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2009

T4 America applauds clean energy bill passage

Bill advances legislation to strengthen state-level reductions in transportation emissions.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2009

EnerDel to equip AC Transit fuel cell buses

The transit authority will use the company’s lithium-ion batteries on its 16 new hybrid-electric fuel cell buses. Twelve of the buses will be used by a consortium of Bay Area transit operators in the California Air Resources Board's only Advanced Zero-Emission Bus Demonstration program.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2009

Daimler Buses to provide smart cars at service centers

Company recently enhanced its Customer Assistance Network (CAN) technical support hotline by ensuring that it has staff answering the toll-free line 24-hours, seven days a week to assist both Setra and Sprinter customers.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2009

Espar receives CARB approval

The supplier was the first fuel-operated heater manufacturer to have their Airtronic D2 and D4 as well as their Hydronic 5 approved by the California Air Resource Board.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2009

VTA kicks off power plant partnership

The new High Gain Solar power plant, built by Skyline Solar, is the first grid connected solar power plant built using Skyline Solar equipment, which solves the two main barriers to solar, cost and scalability, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2009

METRO Briefs

Report: Driver caused Calif. coach crash. Amtrak:High-speed rail unrealistic. Report: BRT cheaper than rail to Oakland airport.

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