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The series, “Transporting America,” explores how investments in roadways, runways and railways are preparing America for the future and creating economic opportunities today. United Streetcar has developed and built streetcars with the highest percentage of American parts and labor in more than 50 years.
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A new transit master plan for Grand Rapids, Mich., looks 20 years into the future for The Rapid's expansion plans. Proposals include BRT and streetcars downtown.
Read More →Two low-floor Bombardier Flexity streetcars, carried over 550,000 passengers, and made over 13,000 one-way trips with zero equipment failures, zero station delays and zero injuries, according to company officials.
Read More →Grant was part of $1.5 billion TIGER Award from the U.S. DOT. It will expand the historic New Orleans streetcars through the city’s central business district, a corridor that is home to significant commercial and business activity.
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Bombardier Transportation and the City of Vancouver are co-sponsors of the 1.1-mile Olympic Line where Bombardier is operating two BOMBARDIER FLEXITY streetcars. Free service will be provided 18 hours a day, seven days a week, between Jan. 21 and March 21.
Read More →Bombardier will operate the streetcars as a free service, 18 hours a day, 7 days a week, between Jan. 21 and March 21, 2010. The vehicles are on loan from the Brussels Transport Company STIB.
Read More →Coalition supports bringing service to Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax counties.
Read More →Projects to include streetcars, buses and bus facilities. FTA plans to announce grants early in 2010.
Read More →Commission and Toronto Police Service will discuss safest way to board and exit streetcars, stroller safety, and some of the unsafe behaviors motorists practice, and the impact on passengers.
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Contract represents the largest single order ever for light rail vehicles worldwide. Final assembly of the new vehicles will take place at production facilities in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
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