Mich. agency considers home-grown biodiesel system
A Flint, Mich.-based company that produces a biodiesel processing machine could be selected by the MTA to convert cooking oil into fuel for the agency's fleet.
A Flint, Mich.-based company that produces a biodiesel processing machine could be selected by the MTA to convert cooking oil into fuel for the agency's fleet.
UTA implements fuel surcharges as a way to protect budgets without imposing permanent fare increases, officials say.
The new report was released in conjunction with the IBM Smarter Transportation Virtual Forum, which brought together experts from across the public sector, private industry and academia to discuss urban mobility and the growing need for technology solutions to the nation's transportation, economic and environmental challenges.
Although highway, rail, aviation deaths declined, pipeline and marine fatalities showed an increase. The data indicates that transportation fatalities in all modes totaled 35,928 in 2009, compared to 39,569 in 2008.
The honors go to young business leaders age 25 and under from across the nation. Voting ends on Oct. 21, and the top five vote-getters will be announced on the Small Business channel on Oct. 28.
The sites feature improved navigation and downloadable brochures on VIS's brake safety products and robotic wheel polisher.
The Solar Bus consists of four thin film solar panels that run the length of the bus and charge an on-board battery bank. When the bus engine is off, the batteries power the air-conditioning and wireless connectivity equipment, enabling the buses to effectively meet anti-idling standards without compromising passenger comfort.
Transit systems receiving the annual award hail from Montreal; Tampa, Fla.; and Bloomington, Ind.
The DX12 facilitates better incident management through dual streaming technology. Dual streaming technology records two video streams, one lower-resolution stream for viewing over a cell phone network, and one high-resolution stream for playback on a PC.
Wisconsin, Ohio and Florida are among the states with projects that may be imperiled.
Restrictions would be similar to those in New York. Legislation also would crack down on tour buses that idle too long at the curb.
Flora Castillo was presented the award for 2010 Outstanding Public Transportation Board Member. She currently chairs the Board’s Customer Service and Administration committees, overseeing an annual budget of more than $3 billion and 11,000 employees.
On Monday, the agency displayed the new bus and trolley at a news conference at Kennedy Plaza.
The 11-passenger vehicle boasts a six-cylinder Mercedes diesel engine, as well as many features regularly found in a traditional luxury motorcoach, such as plush seats with seat belts; premium viewing passenger windows; deluxe entertainment system with DVD/Video; reading lights; a custom rear luggage area and wheelchair capability.
Experts estimate that an additional $134B to $262B must be spent per year through 2035 to rebuild and improve roads, rail systems and air transportation.
media brand
The secure and easy all-access connection to your content.
Bookmarked content can then be accessed anytime on all of your logged in devices!
Already a member? Log In