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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2015

Electric car-sharing service launches in Indianapolis

This is the first-of-its-kind electric car sharing service in the U.S. by the Bolloré Group of France, which already operates car sharing services in several other cities, including the world’s largest EV sharing service: Autolib', in Paris.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2015

Berlin launches electric buses equipped with Bombardier charging system

The four Solaris Urbino 12 buses charge wirelessly and contactless. At the end stops, Bombardier's inductive Primove technology enables the buses to recharge in just a few minutes.

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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2015

Clean Energy to build CNG stations for multiple agencies, school district

Will construct new CNG stations for Arlington Transit (ART) in Arlington County, Va.; Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) in Long Island, N.Y.; and North Kansas City (Mo.) School District, which is set to become the largest school district in the U.S. to transition its school bus fleet to CNG.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2015

SEPTA GM Casey announces retirement

Joseph M. Casey, who has led the Authority since 2008, has been with SEPTA for a total of 34 years of distinguished service in a number of roles, including serving as the CFO and Treasurer.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2015

APTA recognizes public transit agencies, companies for sustainability efforts

Public transit agencies and businesses that voluntarily participate in the APTA Sustainability Commitment program commit to implementing processes and actions that create continuous improvements in environmental, social and economic sustainability.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJuly 30, 2015

[Photos] Tour DART's LEED Platinum-certified Central Station

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority's LEED Platinum-certified Central Station in downtown Des Moines is the primary transfer location betweeen routes and includes the Customer Service Department and Administrative Offices. The station, which opened in November 2012 features many amenities including climate-controlled waiting areas, covered loading platforms, a bicycle storage room and Java Joe’s CoffeeHouse.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2015

Caltrain electrification project receives $20 million

Key benefits associated with electrifying the 51 miles of rail line between San Francisco and San Jose also include a reduction of greenhouse gases, increased frequency and speed of train service, reduced engine noise, and reduced traffic congestion from automobiles along US 101 and interstate 280.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJuly 29, 2015

[Photos] Denver RTD's commuter rail maintenance facility

The Commuter Rail Facility (CRMF) sits on 30 acres and is 230,000 square feet. Approximately 240 mechanics, operators and other staff will work out of this state-of-the-art, LEED Gold-certified building.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2015

Denver commuter rail maintenance facility Gold LEED certified

Sustainable features of the CRMF include efficient mechanics and lights for energy savings, water-efficient plumbing fixtures for reduction in water usage and specially designed windows that prevent thermal transfer.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2015

US High Speed Rail launches TOD Institute, conference

Will work to increase the supply of new TODs and rail systems across America and will be holding a series of national and local events bringing together business and political leaders with planners and experts to advance knowledge sharing and project deal making.

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