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NewsJune 25, 2021

WMATA Targets Zero-Emission Bus Fleet By 2045

The board took a major step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving local air quality with the approval of a new Metrobus fleet strategy that would create a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2045, with a full transition to electric or other zero-emission bus purchases by 2030.

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NewsJune 16, 2021

TriMet Board Appoints Desue as GM

Sam Desue Jr., who currently serves as the agency’s interim GM and COO, was selected following a national search and extensive community engagement efforts.

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NewsJune 4, 2021

Caltrain Electrification Delayed to 2024

The delay is due to a range of factors, including complications in the installation of signal systems, unforeseen conditions under Caltrain’s tracks, and the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted supply chains necessary to the project.

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NewsMay 28, 2021

SARTA Kicks Off Zero-Emission Bus Tour Through California

As part of the tour, one of the transit authority’s hydrogen fuel cell-powered buses will be loaded on a trailer and driven cross-country where it will make a 10-day swing through the Golden State.

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NewsMay 25, 2021

NY MTA to Increase Number of Electric Buses Purchased in 2021

The electric buses will operate out of each of the five boroughs with the first expected to hit the road in late 2022.

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NewsMay 17, 2021

APTA Honors WSP, MARTA for Sustainability Practices

Public transit agencies and businesses voluntarily choose to join the APTA Sustainability Commitment program. The organizations are recognized based on specific measurable achievements.

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NewsMarch 2, 2021

San Diego MTS Retires Last Diesel Buses, Expands Electric Fleet

Replacing the last diesel buses will be 24 compressed natural gas express commuter buses built by Motor Coach Industries.

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NewsFebruary 25, 2021

Philadelphia, SEPTA Unveil Transit Improvement Plan

The plan includes design improvements, restructured fares, enhanced bus corridors, and a modernized trolley network.

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NewsFebruary 23, 2021

WMATA Selects Hensel Phelps, Stantec for New Rail Facility

The upgraded facility will advance the agency’s goals for an improved transit experience and process for railcar maintenance and repairs.

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NewsFebruary 22, 2021

Proposed Light Rail Project Advances in South New Jersey

The Glassboro-Camden Line light-rail project will expand on existing passenger rail service throughout and 18-mile corridor.

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