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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2017

Consortium forming in Calif. to deploy 20 fuel-cell electric buses

Two transit agencies in California — AC Transit and the Orange County Transportation Authority — will each deploy 10 buses. New Flyer will produce the buses in conjunction with Ballard Power Systems as the fuel-cell power plant provider.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2017

INIT, OCTA team for mobile ticketing project

The company's PROXmobil3 readers are fully capable of accepting open payments — contactless credit cards, debit EMV, and near-field communication devices — a goal that aligns with OCTA’s future plans.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2016

Calif.'s OCTA awards $19.5M to improve biking, walking

Funding through the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program was awarded to 13 projects that promote mobility options by increasing safety, provide regional linkages to key destinations, close bikeway corridor gaps and improve air quality across the county.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2016

Calif.'s OCTA approves $26M for local transit shuttles

The money is being provided through Measure M, the county’s half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements. When Measure M was renewed by voters in 2006, it included a funding program for cities to develop and implement shuttles and bus trolleys.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2016

Calif.'s OCTA passes $1B balanced budget

A major initiative for the budget includes an effort to increase bus ridership through implementation of OC Bus 360°, a program aimed at improving bus service and increasing the efficiency of bus travel throughout the county.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2016

Calif.'s OCTA introduces new hydrogen fuel-cell bus

The new bus — wrapped with a mural of California poppies — is part of a two-year demonstration project to complement OCTA’s existing fleet.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2016

OCTA to shift bus service to high demand areas to boost ridership

The plan, revised based on strong input from bus riders and the community, is expected to reverse a near-decade trend of declining ridership.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2016

OC Streetcar receives $125M federal funding boost

Funding identified in President Obama’s 2016-17 budget for 4.1-mile Santa Ana/Garden Grove project.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

CCW repowering 199 OCTA CNG-powered buses

The work includes installing new engines, upgrading the transmissions and switching from hydraulic cooling to electric cooling systems. The electric system uses seven fans, which requires upgrading to 450-amp alternators.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2015

Calif.'s OC Streetcar project takes next step with MOU

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors agreed to a memorandum of understanding with the city of Santa Ana outlining the roles and responsibilities associated with the development, implementation, operations and maintenance of the project.

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