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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2017

N.C. CATS & Feds Break Ground on Streetcar Expansion

The second phase of the 2.5-mile expansion will improve circulation and transit connections; support economic revitalization; provide access from economically diverse neighborhoods to Uptown Charlotte; and more.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffSeptember 15, 2016

[Photos] BYD Phase II groundbreaking

BYD broke ground on the second of three phases of construction at its vehicle manufacturing facility in Lancaster, Calif.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2016

BYD breaks ground on Phase II expansion of vehicle manufacturing facility

The Phase II expansion marks an important step in BYD’s plan to triple employment in three years, undertaken in response to increased demand for its zero-emission coaches, buses, and new medium- and heavy-duty truck product lineup.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2016

Ohio's COTA breaks ground on CMAX BRT line

The 15.6-mile route will serve customers every 10 minutes between Downtown Columbus and SR-161 during rush hours, with service to Polaris Parkway/Africa Road every 30 minutes.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2015

Chinese railcar builder, CRRC breaks ground on Mass. facility

The $95 million railcar manufacturing facility will make Orange and Red Line subway cars for the MBTA and to support future North American operations.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2015

Calif. high-speed rail set to start construction

Groundbreaking on the first 29-mile segment of the $68 billion project takes place in Fresno, Calif. today.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2014

Jacksonville breaks ground on BRT system

The First Coast Flyer BRT Downtown Project, nearly six miles long with 12 stations, is the initial segment of a five-phased BRT system planned for the Jacksonville region. The new service will operate in dedicated lanes during peak hours for a portion of the route.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2014

Denver RTD breaks ground on new commuter rail line

The North Metro Rail Line, a commuter rail service, is expected to open in 2018.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2013

Baltimore breaks ground on $140M bus facility

Will replace the Maryland Transit Administration’s aging Kirk Avenue bus maintenance garage, which was built in 1947. The new facility will include two energy-efficient buildings that allow for improved maintenance and storage of approximately 175 buses.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2013

D.C. Metro breaks ground on Va. bus facility

Will feature new and more reliable equipment to improve the maintenance of 160 buses and accommodate newer, alternative fuel buses that require space and equipment that doesn’t exist at the current garage.

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