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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2009

Otak Inc. honored for Ariz. transportation center

Consultant won awards for collaboration, green building and innovation.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2009

Long Island adds sedans to paratransit fleet

Switch could possibly save LI Bus millions of dollars, with the cost of a Crown Victoria coming in at approximately $22,000 compared to about $100,000 for a paratransit bus.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2009

43 green transit projects awarded fed funds

The Federal Transit Administration reviewed more than $2 billion in applications for these funds.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2009

Valley Metro to lower vanpooling cost

During the months of September and October, Valley Metro and their van contractor will offer one month free to those who form a new vanpool for commuting.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2009

RTC opens new maintenance facility

Costing approximately $75 million, the Sunset Maintenance Facility has a number of sustainable building features, including high-efficiency insulation and lighting, low-flow water features, water-efficient landscaping and a high-efficiency bus wash that reclaims waste water.

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ArticlesAugust 11, 2009

Private Bus and Motorcoach Industry Working on Future

Bus and motorcoach travelers generate more than $55 billion annually in economic transactions and create employment for nearly 800,000 people.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2009

Fisher Coachworks selects AVL for assessment

AVL provided modeling support utilizing their Cruise vehicle simulation package and assessed key propulsion system component selection, including batteries and the range extender APU, together with assessment of associated emissions data and analysis of certification alternatives.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2009

W. Kentucky U. to make parking spaces eco-friendly

Will replace gravel lots with permeable asphalt and pavement in the lot designs, which allows stormwater to be absorbed back into the ground rather than flowing into local water sources.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2009

Baylor facility earns LEED certification

Is the first university in Texas to earn a coveted environmental rating by meeting stringent standards set out by an international building council.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2009

ISE, ZF partner for hybrid drive line

Plan to collaborate on the development and supply of a complete line of parallel-electric hybrid-drive systems and components for the North American vehicle markets.

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