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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2009

WVU opens transportation hub

The 7,000-square-foot Mountaineer Station features a 500-space parking garage for both permit and short-term use, a commuter student lounge with lockers, interior bicycle storage and showers, a waiting area for Mountain Line and campus bus passengers, direct access to the Health Sciences Center PRT Station, and information stations for Mountain Line and WVU transportation services.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2009

Report: Calif., Midwest would gain from bus purchases

Would create high-quality manufacturing jobs, especially in states with double-digit unemployment rates, while significantly cutting auto-related global warming pollution.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2009

Delaware's DART invests in solar-powered stops, shelters

Agency installs its solar powered bus shelters where the shelter may lie outside the municipal electric power grid, and because the connection and electric usage costs are prohibitive.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2009

Orion delivers hybrid, BRT buses to Toronto

The order of 35 buses will meet the new 2010 emission standards for diesel engines operating in Canada, using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2009

APTA : Pub transit investment creates green jobs

For every $1 billion invested in public transportation capital and operations, an average of 36,000 jobs are supported. These jobs result in roughly $3.6 billion of business sales and generate nearly $500 million in federal, state and local tax revenues.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2009

METRO Briefs

Hybrid buses growing in popularity. Forum showcases futuristic rail projects. Metrolink union sues over train cameras.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2009

Gannett Fleming relocates NYC office

Several sustainable features were included in the new office space, including 100 percent recycled cubicle panel fabric and frames, zero volatile organic compounds paints and primers, a green guard and cradle-to-cradle certified carpet, and energy efficient lighting with occupancy sensors

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2009

U.S. DOE unveils Web tool for fleet owners

Users can generate a map of the nearest alternative fueling stations; research vehicle specifications for hybrid and alternative fuel light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles and compare mileage estimates.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2009

Otak Inc. honored for Ariz. transportation center

Consultant won awards for collaboration, green building and innovation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2009

METRO Briefs

FTA approves Hawaii rail. Parking garage availability drives transit. Gov. Corzine considers gas tax increase for transportation.

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