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Articles•Cover Story•July 30, 2019

From mobile apps to microtransit, MetroLINK charges ahead

The Rock Island County, Ill.-based transit agency continues to explore ways to better serve its communities.

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News•by Staff•July 30, 2019

Brampton Transit orders electric buses from New Flyer, Nova Bus

Completes first phase of plan to deploy electric buses in several Canadian cities, including Brampton, Vancouver, and York Region.

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News•by Staff•July 29, 2019

Propane vehicles reducing emissions for National Park in Maine

Island Explorer system links hotels, campgrounds, and inns with destinations in Acadia National Park and area villages.

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News•by Staff•July 29, 2019

3 SEPTA sustainability initiatives to cut energy use, GHG emissions

Projects include a solar-power purchase agreement, a solar-powered train signal system, and energy retrofit of headquarters building.

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News•by Staff•July 29, 2019

Mass. Governor files $18B transportation bond bill

The authorization would be used to fund existing programs, as well as several new initiatives designed to lessen impacts from roadway congestion.

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News•by Staff•July 29, 2019

Renewable natural gas hits 100 project milestone

Having reached 50 RNG sites in 2015, the organization set the goal to double the number of RNG production facilities in North America within 10 years.

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Articles•July 29, 2019

Retrofitting Garages for Zero-Emissions Buses

Existing maintenance garages can be retrofit to handle electrics, but the infrastructure upgrades required can be significant.

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News•by Staff•July 26, 2019

FTA issues $85 million in Low-No grants to 38 bus projects

Eligible projects include, hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure such as charging stations.

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News•by Staff•July 26, 2019

CCW partners with Halsey King & Assoc. for training initiative

Program will enhance the skills of its workforce by expanding its knowledge of complex electrical systems.

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News•by Staff•July 26, 2019

LA Metro receives first zero-emission electric bus for Orange Line

The 60-foot articulated bus,  manufactured by New Flyer, is the first of 40 electric buses from the company slated to arrive in the next year.

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