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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2010

LexTran opens 4th artistic shelter on U. of Ky. campus

The modular green roof uses locally grown plants and diverts storm water runoff while integrating a host of other sustainable features such as recycled, salvaged or reclaimed materials.

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Newsby StaffAugust 3, 2010

Tempe transit hub may offer gourmet coffee, art

When it was conceptualized, city officials hoped to fill it with businesses that incorporate environmentally friendly aspects in their operations to keep with the center's green-friendly construction.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2010

OCTA’s intermodal center honored for sustainable design

Anaheim, Calif. project selected for its innovative, environmental-friendly technologies and the new development opportunities it creates that complement and support the local economy.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2010

U. of Michigan launches 'Sustainability' site

It will highlight the work being done to set campus goals for sustainable operations, and will communicate new operational milestones, such as the purchase of renewable energy credits.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

Gannett Fleming wins award for MUNI facility

Innovative project demonstrates that extreme space conservation with provisions for future upgrade to electrification control is possible. Multiple sustainable design features conserve resources and minimize carbon footprint

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2010

IndyGo earns 'Green Business Designation'

IndyGo was also honored as one of 15 finalists for the inaugural Indianapolis Sustainability Awards.

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ArticlesMarch 10, 2010

Transit Industry Invests in Innovative Ways to Go Green

The focus on environmentally friendly practices in the transit industry continues, with the help of economic stimulus grants and support from industry association programs and events.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2010

Transportation projects awarded $1.5B TIGER grants

Chosen projects range in size from under $4 million to over $100 million, and are found in both rural and urban communities from Alaska to Maine and Hawaii to South Carolina.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2010

Indian BRT system honored for improving mobility, cutting emissions

Award given annually to a city that uses transport innovations to increase mobility for all residents, while reducing transportation greenhouse and air pollution emissions and increasing cyclist and pedestrian safety and access.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2009

Environmental group honored for Mexico Metrobus project

Award recognizes outstanding public-private partnerships that enhance environmental quality through the use of novel and creative approaches. EMBARQ helped create the public-private partnership with the Mexico City government to the make the transit project a reality.

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