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ArticlesMay 11, 2010

Transit Agencies Build Innovative Revenue Streams

While budget pressures are forcing fare hikes and service cuts, some agencies are thinking outside the box to develop new sources of income, such as selling ads and naming rights and even functioning as a contract agent for the Department of Motor Vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

Calif.'s NCTD to consider naming rights

Agency may create an advertising policy that sells naming rights of its train stations.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

NCTD'S SPRINTER wins 'Project of the Year'

Service began in March 2008 on a 22-mile route between Oceanside and Escondido and currently carries more than 8,000 passengers each day, serving the most densely populated and transit-friendly corridor in North San Diego County. It links to various BREEZE bus routes along that corridor as well as to the COASTER, Amtrak and Metrolink rail services out of Oceanside.

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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2009

Calif.'s NCTD taps First Transit for ops, maintenance

Move will save agency approximately $70 million over the life of the contract and cut anticipated operating deficit in half.

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Newsby StaffOctober 12, 2009

TIGGER grant to fund NCTD sustainability plan

Agency will use the $2 million discretionary grant to make alternative energy technology investments that will assist in the reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2009

Trillium awarded San Diego CNG project

The contract value is estimated to be $5.8 million. Company will supply and install compression equipment for a new fueling facility at North County Transit District 's Oceanside, Calif. facility.

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