RGRTA wins $1.3 million for diesel-electric buses
Rochester-Genessee (N.Y.) plans to purchase five new buses by the end of this year to be delivered in 2005.
Rochester-Genessee (N.Y.) plans to purchase five new buses by the end of this year to be delivered in 2005.
Scheduled to re-open in early 2004, the depot will hold up to 120 buses.
About $14 million has been spent in planning the BRT system, which has raised questions on if it really is a faster means of transit than driving.
During the study, UTA will look for specific ways to improve the current bus system.
The $17 million smart-card system, which is federally funded, will be used on buses and the Hiawatha Light Rail when service on the line starts in 2004.
Carsten Reinhardt will join DDC from DaimlerChrysler's Freightliner LLC business unit.
The contract provides a $1,000 lump sum the first year and raises of 3% the second and third years.
These orders, which will be delivered by March 2003, include both B5.9G-230 horsepower engines and C Gas Plus engines.
The Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) will collect, analyze and distribute critical security and threat information from government and other sources.
The bus will be tested for one year and address environmental concerns.
The rail system merges continuous cab signaling and positive train stop technology.
Coalition objectives include support of full funding for programs with direct tourism impact and reauthorization of TEA 21.
The buses, manufactured by Thomas Dennis Co., feature an exhaust gas re-circulation system.
A light rail station is being planned next to Sea-Tac Airport's existing terminal and parking garage.
When used in conjunction with ultra low sulfur diesel fuel, the exhaust retrofit kits can reduce particulate and hydrocarbon emissions by more than 80%.
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