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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2017

Caltrain hosts groundbreaking for electrification project

The project will electrify the Caltrain corridor between San Francisco and San Jose and will equip the corridor with high-performance electric trains.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2017

'Ant-powered' bus debuts in the Netherlands

The bus, which runs on formic acid, a chemical found in ant venom, is being touted as a much cheaper solution than hydrogen.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2017

Ballard to supply fuel-cell engines to SunLine Transit fleet

The company is partnering with ElDorado National and BAE Systems to deliver five buses to the Palm Desert, Calif.-based agency. 

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2017

Sound Transit station achieves LEED Gold certification

The agency will pursue LEED Silver status for its future Operations and Maintenance Facility on the Eastside, and plans to pursue LEED certification for applicable stations and facilities that will serve future light rail extensions to West Seattle, Ballard and other cities.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2017

Rail vet named president of Vermont commuter rail co.

Charlie Moore previously worked as the VP of Business Development at RailComm, a global rail automation systems and software firm for the freight, transit and industrial markets.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2017

Clemson U. Parking and Transportation wins 'Spare the Air' award

Under the Commuter Choice initiative, Clemson has promoted the Tiger Transit system and introduced a CarShare program and preferred parking for low-emission and electric vehicles, as well as the new BikeShare program.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2017

Stantec to aquire RNL Design

Large-scale projects in the RNL’s portfolio include the Research Support Facility at the National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden, Colo. — the first Net Zero Energy project of its kind.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2017

Park City deploys Proterra's for Utah's first battery-electric transit fleet

The deployment also represents the first implementation of Proterra's innovative battery-lease financing model.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2017

AVTA installs WAVE wireless charging tech at bus hub

System uses a charging pad that lies flush with the pavement, is sturdy enough to be run over all day without damage, and wirelessly charges the bus during routine stops.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2017

Brookville to build streetcar fleet for Valley Metro's Tempe line

The Liberty Streetcars will operate along a new corridor connecting Tempe residents and visitors, as well as Arizona State University students with key current and emerging local destinations.

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