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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2019

TriMet’s New Flyer electric buses powered entirely by wind

The buses have electric motors powered by energy stored in rechargeable battery packs instead of combustion engines fueled by diesel.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2019

Valley Metro rail extension gets FTA approval to enter engineering

The approval moves the project forward in the capital grants program.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2019

Sound Transit rail extension moves into next phase

In the coming months, the agency will continue intensive work to advance its federal grant application.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2019

FTA allocates $1.36B in CIG funding for 16 new, existing projects

The agency has advanced funding for 22 new CIG projects throughout the nation since Jan. 20, 2017.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2019

FTA seeking to 'put brakes' on human trafficking in public transit

The administration published two NOFOs, each with $2 million in competitive funding.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2019

'Bus Only' traffic signals coming to 6 D.C. intersections

The technology, known as "queue jump," is part of a package of improvements designed to speed bus trips and keep service on time.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2019

NJ TRANSIT hosts event for $800M in upcoming contracting work

The agency invited prime contractors, small businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises to showcase future opportunities.

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ArticlesCover StoryMarch 25, 2019

New Financing Tools Make Electric Bus Buying Easier

With so many agencies looking to at least test electrification of their bus fleets, new financing tools could potentially help agencies do more with less.

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Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2019

Proterra's 35-foot Catalyst passes Altoona Testing with record battery capacity

Distortion tests at the Altoona Bus Research and Testing Center with 440 kWh of onboard energy storage

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2019

FTA transfers WMATA safety, announces all states now meet oversight standards

In addition, approximately $48.5 million in FTA grant funding withheld due to the District, Maryland, and Virginia is now available

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