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ArticlesDecember 1, 2021

U.S. Infrastructure Bill Primer: Billions of Dollars on the Way for the Ground Transportation Sector

The infrastructure bill is being touted as a generational investment in America’s infrastructure, with $550 billion in funds being targeted towards improving roads, removing lead water pipelines, upgrading bridges, and expanding broadband accessibility.

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NewsNovember 16, 2021

First SBCTA DMU Train Leaves Stadler Facility

All three Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) vehicles are scheduled to undergo extensive testing on SBCTA’s infrastructure upon arrival in San Bernardino County.

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NewsNovember 15, 2021

Feds Highlight Key Priorities, Funding in Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

The BID authorizes up to $108 billion, including $91 billion in guaranteed funding for public transportation — “the most significant federal investment in transit in the nation’s history,” according to the FTA.

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NewsNovember 12, 2021

NFI Financial Solutions to Address Vehicle, Infrastructure, and Battery Financing Needs

Financing covers new and pre-owned buses and coaches, infrastructure development (including hardware, software, and support services offered by NFI Infrastructure Solutions), and vehicle batteries.

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NewsOctober 15, 2021

Proterra Names Bailey President, Powered and Energy Business Units

Previously Sr. VP, Proterra Energy, Chris Bailey will now lead Proterra’s growing business as a provider of its electric vehicle technology to commercial manufacturers and charging infrastructure solutions for heavy-duty electric fleets.

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NewsOctober 15, 2021

L.A. Metro Now Running all Zero-Emission Buses on the G (Orange) Line

The project includes the deployment of the electric buses and associated charging equipment and infrastructure improvements. The total cost of buses, equipment and improvements is $80 million.

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NewsSeptember 24, 2021

MTI Examines Climate Action, Leadership

MTI explored the climate action potentials of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act compared to President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2021

SEPTA Creating Long-Term Vision for Regional Rail

Reimagining Regional Rail will create a vision of what that looks like and will identify the infrastructure, equipment, operations, and policies needed to get there.

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NewsSeptember 21, 2021

FTA Announces Funding Opportunity to Support America’s Transit Bus Fleets

The Buses and Bus Facilities Program is the Biden-Harris Administration’s investment in American infrastructure and commitment to combatting climate change nationwide.

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NewsSeptember 17, 2021

NFI Announces Order for 19 Battery-Electric Transit Buses

The order includes six depot chargers and commissioning by New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions, supporting electric bus deployment in Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, and Metro Area.

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