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Tolar Manufacturing Company Inc.

Connecting Communities for over 30 years, delivering uniquely designed, quality-built bus shelters, BRT stations, solar solutions and digital displays on time and on budget – that’s the Tolar Difference.
258 Mariah Circle
Corona, CA 92879
United States of America
951.808.0081
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We listen to understand, not simply to reply. This is a creed we stand by. Our clients come to us with a vision and specific needs to fulfill when it comes to their  transit shelter and outdoor furniture projects. So, we listen… and listen with intent. We then ensure we understand and explore that vision and the community’s expectations. Next, we execute on that vision, putting our team of skilled professionals to work developing a durable yet distinctive final product.

As North America’s leader in the design and fabrication of award-winning, best-in-class transit shelters, solar solutions, street furniture and digital/information displays, Tolar Manufacturing Company has a reputation of delivering uniquely designed, quality-built products on time and on budget. This doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of the company’s commitment to invest in purpose-driven design, specifications, top-notch materials including steel and manufactured products that are produced in the United States, standardized fabrication processes and end-to-end quality control unmatched in the bus stop shelter and outdoor furnishings industry.  

  • Approved Fabricator – City of Los Angeles
  • Approved Fabricator – Clark County Nevada’s Department of Building & Fire Prevention is an IAS-approved (International Accreditation Service) independent auditing agency

 

 

Products

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EcoShade system
The shelter is built in an all-aluminum EcoShade system that features a protective fully welded radius roof and seating for two.
Dec. 17, 2024
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Trinity Metro’s Touch Every Stop project adds amenities to its service area with various features, like this custom agency-branded glass for the agency’s orange line.
Nov. 7, 2024
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This EcoShade bus shelter in Dallas, Texas, features an all-aluminum, fully welded Sunset Empire roof with a dripline and integrated solar lighting and seating.
Nov. 7, 2024
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Signature Orion BRT bus shelters feature 120VAC electric security lights and a backlit rear banner.
Dec. 19, 2023
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This 10’ Signature Sunset shelter in Greensboro, NC is equipped with solar-powered security lighting, agency-branded tempered safety-glass and is NCDOT-PEP approved for safety...
Nov. 15, 2023
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Tolar Manufacturing’s Crescent model is a ready-to-assemble modular bus shelter available in eight- to17-foot lengths and three-, five- and seven-foot roof depths.
Nov. 6, 2021
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These 12- to 48-ft Signature Sunset bus shelters support the University of Illinois Multimodal Corridor Enhancement Project (MCORE) reflecting the character of the University ...
Dec. 1, 2020
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Tolar Manufacturing Company designed and built nine Niagara Series transit shelters for the 3,300-acre Tradepoint Atlantic site in Baltimore, Md.
Nov. 19, 2020
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This 16’ agency-branded Signature Sunset shelter joins a suite of branded products in Fort Collins, CO. Equipped with UL-listed solar lighting, 8’ metal bench, and integrated ...
Dec. 17, 2019
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14-ft to 27-ft Papel Picado-inspired Mexican folkart shelters create a Sense of Place™ for Santa Ana neighborhoods with colorfully tinted polycarbonate roofs and decorative solar...
Nov. 11, 2019

Press Releases

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Tolar Manufacturing Company has completed a contract to design, manufacture and deliver 15 Sunset shelters for Virginia Tech and Blacksburg Transit in Blacksburg, Va.
The shelters are part of an improvement project to provide a central transportation hub and alternative transportation facilities.
Dec. 12, 2024
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Tolar Manufacturing Company, MARTA completes installation of 850 bus stops throughout city of Atlanta, Ga.
The installation of the bus stops marks the conclusion of a five-year agreement between MARTA and Tolar Manufacturing that utilized ridership data, feedback from customers, community...
Oct. 1, 2024
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Tolar is helping Blue Water Area Transit upgrade its rider experience by installing new Signature Sunset Bus Shelters.
Aug. 16, 2024
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DART has launched a new bus shelter pilot program.
The protypes of the shelters, made by Tolar Manufacturing and designed by the University of Texas at Arlington, include standard-width and slim-width shelters with benches and...
July 26, 2024
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Tolar Manufacturing Company has delivered 50 new shelters to StanRTA
Tolar's Sunset Bus Shelters feature comfortable seating, solar lighting and trash receptacles.
June 12, 2024
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The Sunset “Mini” shelters feature a full-sized 10-foot Sunset shelter roof over a customized “Mini” base, which provides shelter, lighting and seating on a reduced footprint....
June 6, 2024
Through the contract option, Tolar will manufacture, deliver and install 25 new shelters, 133 new benches, 115 Tolar EcoSeats throughout the CCRTA service area.
May 23, 2024
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Tolar will construct up to 100 bus shelters for The Ride in Grand Rapids, Mich.
The contract is part of The Rapid's Bus Stop Improvement Program and an overall commitment to enhance passenger amenities.
March 29, 2024
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EcoShade shelter in Ft Worth, Texas.
Tolar Manufacturing Company began manufacturing 19 out of the 135 bus shelters in March and will deliver the shelters as part of s a part of a $2 million, three-year contract....
Sept. 1, 2023
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Tolar Manufacturing Company has delivered 12 Niagara Series bus shelters to the city of Jacksonville, N.C.
The shelters feature weather protecting roofs and side walls, solar lighting for security, restful benches, enclosed map cases for ease of identifying travel information and shelter...
Aug. 25, 2023

Videos

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Tolar’s reputation as North America’s leader in the design of transit shelters, outdoor furniture and advertising displays doesn’t occur by chance. It’s the result of the commitment...
Aug. 2, 2016

Articles

DART
A resident waiting at one of DART's Next Generation Bus Shelters.
Vanessa Lopez was one of 16 college students that worked on concept designs for the agency’s new bus shelters, which were installed at five bus stop locations to kick off DART...
Sept. 17, 2024
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Tolar supplied nine highly branded shelters on a 3,300-acre site in Baltimore, Md., that incorporated amenities such as double wind screen walls, under roof security lighting and overhead infrared heaters with controls.
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Transit stops that balance style with function can result in bus shelters and outdoor furniture that provide modern amenities that transform a community’s outdoor environment ...
Aug. 23, 2022
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Tolar Manufacturing, Passenger Information at Bus Stops
View more of the latest passenger information products at https://www.masstransitmag.com/technology/passenger-info
Feb. 7, 2019
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Ernest Romero Jr., Senior Design Engineer, Tolar Manufacturing Company Inc.
Ernest Romero Jr., Senior Design Engineer, Tolar Manufacturing Company Inc.
Sept. 14, 2018
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GPTC launched the first BRT style project for the agency, the corridor was selected because it was a high-frequency area that was poised for future development.
June 4, 2018
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32-inch Connectpoint Digital Bus Stop.
The latest in shelter and station products, view more at http://www.masstransitmag.com/directory/shelters-stations-fixtures-parking-lighting
Dec. 12, 2017
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On August 1, 2017, Alstom delivered the first of 60 Citadis X05 to Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) in Sydney, Australia.
Some of the latest products and technologies on display at the American Public Transportation Association's Expo 2017.
Oct. 7, 2017
MBTA
Luis Manuel Ramírez, General Manager/CEO, MBTA
RATP Dev Selected to Manage ART ServiceRATP Dev announced it has been awarded the contract to manage Asheville Redefines Transit (ART), the transit services for the city of Asheville...
Sept. 15, 2017
JTA
Real-time digital passenger information displays and free-standing kiosks now seen at Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) in Florida along their First Coast Flyer routes.
Real-time benefits from real-time information.
June 6, 2017
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Connectpoint 32-inch Digital Bus Stop.
The latest products for passenger information. For more visit masstransitmag.com/directory/information-systems.
March 10, 2017

Contacts

Patrick Merrick

Executive Vice-President, Tolar Manufacturing

Scott Williams

Business Development Manager, Tolar Manufacturing

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Trinity Metro has awarded a three-year contract to Tolar Manufacturing Company for plans to upgrade bus stops system-wide.
Along with over 254 Signature Sunset bus shelters that include agency branding advertising panels, Tolar will also provide new, uniquely designed Signature Sunset EcoShade six...
July 31, 2023
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Tolar Manufacturing Company has delivered 30 Signature Sunset bus shelters to the city of Tallahassee, Fla.
Tolar designed and fabricated two shelter lengths to meet StarMetro’s size and foundation requirements and narrow footprints with solid aluminum roof panels to provide maximum...
June 22, 2023
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Tolar Manufacturing Company has begun delivering on a five-year contract with CapMetro in Austin, Texas.
Tolar Manufacturing is delivering 139, 12-foot and 10, 14-foot Signature Brazos model bus shelters from April through August and an additional 125 shelters over each of the next...
June 15, 2023
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Tolar Manufacturing Company delivered 10 Signature Crescent bus shelters to Lawrence Transit in Kansas.
Lawrence Transit has 376 bus stops, 17 percent of which currently have bus shelters.
May 22, 2023
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Tolar Manufacturing's Signature Crescent bus shelter
The delivery of the shelters fulfills the contract between Tolar and Chapel Hill that began in May 2021.
May 5, 2023
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Tolar Manufacturing Company is delivering a second installment of bus shelters as part of a three-year contract awarded in April 2022 to build 35 bus shelters for LYNX.
The delivery is part of a three-year contract awarded by LYNX to Tolar Manufacturing Company in April 2022 to build 35 bus shelters for the agency.
April 26, 2023
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A mobility hub prototype (courtesy of Tranzito-Vector).
The shelters will be constructed over the next five years for the city of Los Angeles’s Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program.
Oct. 21, 2022
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The contract continues a multi-year relationship of supplying transit shelters and passenger amenities, customized to meet agency and community needs.
June 2, 2022
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Options include Tolar’s legacy Sierra series, among other amenities including benches, information displays, solar solutions and more.
The contract provides opportunities for members of the California Association for Coordinated Transportation Purchasing Cooperative to procure transit shelters and related amenities...
Jan. 14, 2022
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The contract includes replacing HART’s aging bus shelters with Tolar Manufacturing’s Signature Crescent series shelters.
Nov. 17, 2021
Since celebrating 25 years in business in 2016, Tolar Manufacturing has worked to improve its technology, introducing new products such as the SmartPlaceTM transit shelters.
Aug. 23, 2021
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March 18, 2021
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Tolar Manufacturing Signature series shelter prototype provided to CapMetro earlier in 2020.
Tolar will design and build 90 transit shelters for the agency, bringing the total number on Tolar-built shelters for CapMetro to more than 300.
Nov. 30, 2020
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San Luis Obispo Transit Shelter from CALACT/MBTA Purchasing Cooperative.
The contract issued on behalf of the CalACT/MBTA Purchasing Cooperative gives member agencies access to a variety of transit shelter and street furniture procurement opportunities...
Aug. 19, 2020
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The shelters are customized with modular flexibility available in single, double and triple wide options to accommodate varying footprints throughout the property.
Aug. 12, 2020
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The nine new shelters were manufactured in five distinctive Tolar Signature Sunset models ranging from 12 feet to 48 feet in length.
June 12, 2020
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A rendering of a shelter for the RAPID's transit hub at Del Amo Fashion Center.
The transit shelters include branding, seating, real-time information signs and more.
April 16, 2020
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The shelters are part of a two-year project to expand the station in Carlsbad, Calif.
Feb. 19, 2020
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SCTA has the option to purchase up to 10 additional bus shelters as part of the multi-year contract.
Nov. 8, 2019
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Comet Shelter
The company will build a suite of products including bus shelters, benches and other outdoor furniture.
Sept. 27, 2019
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Marta
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has awarded Tolar Manufacturing Company a $7.1 million, multi-year contract to build 1,000 bus shelters, benches, trash...
July 17, 2019
Tolar Manufacturing Company, through installation contractor Muniz Concrete and Contracting, was recently awarded a competitive procurement to supply 125 transit shelters to Capital...
May 14, 2019
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Tolar Manufacturing Company recently completed the fabrication of a Memphis Area Transit Authority bus shelter now installed in the historic Soulsville neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, on the corner with legendary Stax Records.
Tolar Manufacturing Company recently completed the fabrication of a Memphis Area Transit Authority bus shelter now installed in the historic Soulsville neighborhood of Memphis...
Dec. 13, 2018
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Upon completion of phase four there will be a total of 62 Tolar-built sheltered stops on the island.
Tolar Manufacturing Company has been working with the County of Kauai designers and installation contractors to provide themed shelters throughout the island.
Dec. 5, 2018
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Highly visible, solar shelters paired with brightly branded, 10-ft totem-style kiosks, color-coded maps, and public art combine to create a Sense of Place™ for passengers in Gary...
Nov. 16, 2018
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IndyGo bus shelters designed by Tolar Manufacturing Company in 2017.
After a rigorous RFP process, with many shelter manufacturers under consideration, Tolar Manufacturing Company emerged as the clear choice for IndyGo’s five-year, 90+ bus shelter...
Nov. 9, 2018
Tolar Manufacturing Company announced it is pursuing a response to Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s RFP that calls for the procurement and installation of Bus Stop Amenities over a...
Aug. 22, 2018
Tolar Manufacturing Company Inc. has for the fifth year in a row successfully completed Clark County Nevada’s rigorous annual audit for the renewal of its Approved Fabricator ...
July 27, 2018
Signature 17 BRT Transit Shelter Tolar 5ae0be01a7009
High impact 17-ft, solar-powered BRT shelter features dusk-to-dawn UL listed LED illumination & backlit integrated map case. Customized agency branding with easy-to-see, illuminated...
April 25, 2018
Luminator Technology Group and Tolar Manufacturing Company have announced availability of high resolution digital smart shelter technology for North American transit agencies....
Jan. 19, 2018
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SmartPlace™ transit shelters are the smart solution for your community – real-time information in oversize displays, revenue-generating digital advertising, solar-power, charging...
Nov. 9, 2017
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Tolar shelters in Santa Ana.
Tolar Manufacturing Company was recently selected by ND Construction, Inc. to design and fabricate 41 custom-built transit shelters for the city of Santa Ana, California.
Oct. 19, 2017
Tolar Manufacturing Company founder and president, Gary Tolar has promoted five-year employee, Kristen Allen to quality control manager.
Oct. 5, 2017
Tolar Manufacturing Company was recently awarded a five-year contract to supply up to $6,750,000 worth of transit shelters and solar illumination to the Central Florida Regional...
Oct. 4, 2017
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The 47-feet to 51-feet purpose-built BRT shelters reflect the character of the surrounding business corridor with stylishly modern sleek lines, brushed stainless steel cladding and rail barriers.
Tolar Manufacturing Company has announced it has completed the delivery of sixteen bus rapid transit (BRT) stations and an additional 10 bus stop shelters for Santa Clara Valley...
Aug. 9, 2017
Tolar Manufacturing Company Inc. has once again successfully completed Clark County Nevada’s rigorous annual audit for the renewal of its Approved Fabricator Certificate.
June 20, 2017
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High impact, all-weather Signature Digital Displays attract attention with oversize 75” backlit high-def digital screens perfect for revenue generating ads & transit information...
April 10, 2017
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JTA Digital Display.
Timely and accurate information directly at bus and rail stops is key to boosting rider confidence.
March 10, 2017
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Tolar Manufacturing Company recently announced it has supplied custom art glass panels for 15 bus shelters that the company previous built for the City of Gainesville, Georgia...
Jan. 18, 2017
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Tolar Manufacturing Company joined the City of Lynwood to celebrate the first installment of 56 newly designed and fabricated customized transit shelters. The ribbon cutting ceremony...
Nov. 16, 2016
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Executive Vice President Patrick Merrick and Assembly Member Eric Linder on the tour.
On Wednesday, October 19th, 60th District Assembly member Eric Linder and his Chief of Staff Manny Patrascu toured Tolar Manufacturing Company in Corona, California.
Nov. 4, 2016
Tolar Manufacturing Company and Streamline Integrated Solutions (SIS) recently announced that the companies have entered into a joint venture to create and develop digital information...
Sept. 1, 2016
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How can transit agencies provide a critical link through first-last mile collaboration in a cost-effective manner?
Aug. 25, 2016
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Tolar Manufacturing Company has announced that it has been awarded a multi-year contract to design and supply transit shelters and advertising benches for the San Diego Metropolitan...
Aug. 23, 2016
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DeroVeloportThe graceful lines and modern laser cut design makes the Veloport stand out while still offering the security and durability you need in your long-term bike parking...
Aug. 15, 2016
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One of the first new MTS bus shelters installed at the corner of Kettner Blvd. and W. Broadway in downtown San Diego.
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has began upgrades to the region’s transit system with the installation of 600 new bus shelters and more than 1,800 benches in ...
Aug. 10, 2016
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July 2016 marks the beginning of the 25th anniversary year for Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc., North America’s leader in the design and fabrication of award-winning transit...
July 22, 2016
Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Tolar) has once again successfully completed Clark County Nevada’s annual audit for the renewal of its Approved Fabricator Certificate.
June 24, 2016
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CATS Sprinter bus service.
An enhanced CATS bus route gets travelers and workers between downtown and the airport.
May 17, 2016
Rock Region Metro
Jarod Varner, Executive Director, Rock Region Metro
North Little Rock, Ark.Jarod VarnerExecutive DirectorRock Region MetroMaking public transit more appealing to current and potential riders is one of our top areas of focus.Rock...
March 7, 2016
Autodesk Product Design Suite increases Tolar Manufacturing’s design efficiency by up to 25 percent.
Feb. 1, 2012
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Though the use of our 'Purpose Driven Design' process the Tolar Team works with transit planning official to develop
July 22, 2011
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Tolar's line of advertising and informational displays dramatically showcases messages and directory information. From concept to completion, we deliver a product that enhances...
July 22, 2011
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The Sierra Shelter line is one of Tolar's initial-and still most popular-transit shelter designs that was originally engineered for a project in San Diego in 1991. As styles and...
July 21, 2011
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Light, ventilation, simplicity, and visibility are all optimized in Tolar's Niagara Series shelter.The clean, open appearance, design flexibility, ease of maintenance and simple...
July 21, 2011
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The Signature Shelter line delivers the best of Tolar’s proven capability: A look that’s unique to your project and reflects your community. For shelters that add value to the...
July 21, 2011
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Sleek and stylish. Yet strong and sturdy. That's the combination of design and durability embodied in Tolar's Euro Bus Shelter line. Consider just some of the advantages: Distinctive...
July 21, 2011
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Transit companies are finding that bus shelters mean much more than simply a place for riders to sit and wait for the next bus.“The squared-off, bubble-dome shelters are going...
May 24, 2011