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APTA Commends Congress for Passing Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations Bill Which Increases Funding for Public Transportation

This bill includes the "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies (THUD)" Appropriation which will provide a total of $10.6 billion in FY 2012 and represents a three percent increase over FY 2011 funding levels.

Press Release • November 21st, 2011
BART's Fleet of the Future will Employ American Know How

BART is the first transit system in the nation to adopt a "Buy American" policy.

Press Release • November 21st, 2011
Public Transit Receives $4 Million in Federal Grants for Green Projects

Metro light rail and Valley Metro/RPTA have each received a TIGGER III (Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction) grant award together totaling more than $4 million for energy-saving projects.

Press Release • November 21st, 2011
HART Awarded $2.3 Million Federal Grant for CNG Fueling Station

This is the first step for HART toward transitioning vans and buses from using diesel to CNG, which is cleaner and more efficient to use in public transit.

Press Release • November 18th, 2011
VIA Receives Grant to Purchase Vehicles for BRT

VIA was awarded the $3 million under the Clean Fuels Program to purchase 60-foot articulated buses that run on compressed natural gas, or CNG. These three buses will be part of the 19-vehicle fleet for the VIA Prímo line.

Press Release • November 18th, 2011
Riding Public Transit Saves Individuals $9,797 Annually

Individuals can save $816 this month alone by switching to public transit for their daily commute.

Press Release • November 18th, 2011
Cincinnati Metro Receives $1.9 Million Grant for New Buses

Federal Clean Fuels grant for buses with “mini-hybrid” technology.

Press Release • November 18th, 2011
Cubic Selected for Chicago Open Standards Fare System Contract

New system will be the first full-scale open payment system in the world and the largest ever automated fare collection contract placed in North America.

Press Release • November 18th, 2011
Farwell to Fabric: Victory for Vinyl Seat Fans

The BART board of directors voted unanimously to fund a trial of vinyl cushioned seat covers that will replace the familiar fabric seats in 100 train cars.

Press Release • November 18th, 2011
Omnitrans Celebrates 35 Years of Service

Omnitrans celebrates anniversary with free ride day, set for November 25.

Press Release • November 18th, 2011
Brookvillle Breaks Ground to Expand Production

The company’s recent growth has necessitated a new building project that will add additional production work space including underground work pits, equipment wash stations and a 100 foot paint booth.

Press Release • November 18th, 2011
TAPTCO Developes Training Course for Transit and Paratransit Bus Operators

The Transit & Paratransit Company (TAPTCO) announced today it has just completed the development of comprehensive training courses for both transit and paratransit bus operators.

Press Release • November 17th, 2011
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Over $100 Million to Promote Innovative and Clean-Fuel Transit Projects

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that 46 innovative transit projects chosen for their capacity to help cut the nation's dependence on oil and create a marketplace for 21st century "green" jobs will share $112 million in funding...

Press Release • November 17th, 2011
Bombardier to Design, Build, Supply, Operate and Maintain an Innovia Automated People Mover System for Munich Airport in Germany

Latest Bombardier Innovia APM 300 technology selected for its high reliability and flexible operational modes.

Press Release • November 17th, 2011
Citi and The Financial Times Launch Global Ingenuity Awards to Recognize Emerging Leaders Transforming Cities for the Future

Citi, the Financial Times and INSEAD to Highlight Innovative Urban Solutions in Education, Energy, Healthcare and Infrastructure

Press Release • November 17th, 2011

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