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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
IEM to Develop WISE Wheel Measurement System Supersite for Norfolk Southern Railway

At the Mill Creek, Pa. site, IEM’s system will detect, measure, evaluate, and flag rail wheel sets as they move through the site at speeds up to 60 miles per hour.

Press Release • November 21st, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Laketran Receives Federal, State and Local Accolades for Financial Management

Locally, Laketran received its 15th consecutive clean audit. Laketran received an “unqualified opinion”, the highest possible ranking given for this type of audit, from a third party auditor James G. Zupka, CPA, Inc.

Press Release • November 17th, 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
InnoTrans 2012 Offers Great Potential for Business Development

Around 95 per cent of the halls are already booked up – International exhibitor participation continues to rise – American common stand debuts at InnoTrans 2012. Current list of exhibitors now online.

Press Release • November 17th, 2011
The T Board Elects 2012 Officers and Announces Two New Members

Chair is Gary W. Cumbie, Donor Relations Officer, Tarrant County College Foundation; Vice Chair is Rosa Navejar, executive director and president of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; and Secretary is Gary Havener, a real estate developer.

Press Release • November 17th, 2011

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