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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2016

Proterra launches EV simulator to demo battery-electric transition

Designed to visualize mass transit networks and to assess the cost savings, performance improvements and environmental benefits of battery-electric transport.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2016

Cincinnati Metro marks one-year sustainability anniversary

Several of Metro’s employees were to participate in a two-year FTA training program designed to provide transit organizations with tools to help them manage their environmental impact.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2016

Megabus to plant 10K trees to mark milestone

To celebrate its 10th anniversary of sustainable travel, Megabus partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant the trees along routes and on college campuses throughout the country over the next year.

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Green Viewsby Rachel Bannon-GodfreyApril 20, 2016

How Transit Facility Design Empowers Employees, Supports Active Lifestyles

Most transit facilities have a break room for operators to use between shifts — typically an artificially lit space with a TV, vending machines, and cafeteria-style tables and chairs. The trouble is, every person has a different way of relaxing. Besides exposure to daylight and nature, key components of wellbeing are social cohesion and a sense of empowerment. The key here then is to empower employees to choose the best way to relieve their own stress around shifts.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2016

Utah U. making progress toward carbon neutrality

The university mandated that all new buildings on campus will be built to LEED Silver standard or equivalent and further encouraged everyone on campus to use public transportation.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2016

N.Y. MTA's Fulton Center receives LEED silver certification

This is the first subway station in New York to receive the honor from the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2016

St. Albert Transit orders first all-electric buses in Canada

The BYD battery-electric buses are expected to arrive in the municipality late summer or early fall this year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2016

Clean Energy wins $10M multi-year deal with New Jersey Transit

Also signed other agreements across the transit markets, including the construction of new stations and extended maintenance and fueling contracts.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2016

AVTA to become nation's first 100% electric bus fleet

BYD Motors will build and deliver a variety of all-electric bus models including a 40-foot low-floor transit bus, a 60-foot low-floor articulated bus, and a 45-foot commuter coach.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2016

L.A. Metro opens new 'green' bus facility

Division 13 will serve as a bus maintenance, operations and service facility with a multi-level parking garage that accommodates 200 CNG buses, fueling equipment, transportation offices and support areas.

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