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  4. Niagara Falls Transit

    in UPDATES & ADDITIONS

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    Latest update: 

    on order: 4 Nova LFS 40' and 4 Nova LFS Artic due at the end of 2020 (replacing Orions 2368-2369, 2470-2471, 2576-2577 and 2678-2679 in early 2021)

    retirements: paratransit unit 1024 retired in Spring 2020, also all leased ex-Mississauga D60LFR units were pulled in March 2020 due to pandemic service reductions and the last unit left NFT property in July 2020

    WEGO: 40' units 5301-5305 are now being used on routes 106/107 to keep them active during the off-season

     

  6. Grande Prairie

    in WESTERN CANADA

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    February 13, 2019 - 3:38pm
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    We'll soon see electric transit buses on the streets of Grande Prairie.

    Today city councilors took a ride on the city's first electric bus.

    Manager of Transit Services Steve Harvard says the city currently owns two electric buses, which will begin their regular service in the coming weeks.

    “We’re expecting the first bus to be on the road next week, then the second one shortly after that. The second one is currently just getting the decals put on it,” says Harvard. “This bus should last 15 to 18 years, and the battery itself is actually designed to have a longer lifespan.”

    Harvard notes the city plans to acquire up to three more busses and the cost of each is about $640-thousand. The Alberta Government is paying for two-thirds of the cost of all the electric busses.

    How soon the city sees the three other buses depends on how long manufacturing takes, but Harvard predicts it’ll be about six months.

    In the spring, solar panels are going to be installed at the service centre which will be used to charge the buses.

    Harvard explains the new buses can operate in extremely cold weather, but for a reduced amount of time.

    “Temperatures have not made any significant difference. It does reduce the amount of time that the bus can be on the road because a lot of the systems are working. The heater is working a lot more, etc. – but in terms of functionality, they haven’t experienced any issues, any breakdowns or whatever because of the weather.”

    Harvard adds the motivation for buying electric buses was reducing emissions and making transit more efficient and cost-effective. He says although the front-end cost for these buses is higher, the operating costs significantly make up for it. 

    courtesy everythinggp.com

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  7. Niagara Falls Transit

    in ONTARIO

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    Wed, Feb 6, 2019 8:45 AM

    WEGO Blue/Green Line Service - Suspended Until Further Notice

    Due to the ongoing freezing rain weather event, and the closure of the Table Rock Welcome Centre, WEGO Blue service has been suspended until further notice.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

    UPDATE 9:10 AM: At this time, WEGO Blue Line and Green Line service have been suspended, Red Line service will remain but may be reduced along sections of the route in the tourist core (Murray Hill/ Clifton Hill areas).

  11. Duke University Transit - Duke University, NC

    in Eastern US

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    Duke going green...

    DUKE UNIVERSITY ADDS PROTERRA CATALYST® BATTERY-ELECTRIC BUSES AND CHARGING STATIONS TO ITS FLEET

    October 30th, 2018

    As part of its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2024, Duke begins to electrify campus transportation

    Burlingame, Calif. – October 30, 2018 – Today Proterra, a leading innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, announced that Duke University is adding two 40’ Proterra Catalyst ® E2 electric buses to its fleet. Duke is the first university in North Carolina to purchase electric buses, and expects to deploy the buses on campus in 2020.

    “Using electric buses is a big step toward reaching our goal of being carbon neutral by 2024,” said Jason Elliott, assistant director of Sustainable Duke, part of the university’s Office of Sustainability. “The buses will be a great way for students, staff and faculty to experience the impact of the work Duke is doing in sustainability.”

    Since initiating the University’s climate commitment in 2007, Duke has reduced the campus greenhouse gas footprint by 24 percent. However, in the same timeframe, Duke has seen a 9 percent increase in total emissions from employee commuting, air travel and Duke-owned fleets. In order to address the impact transit has on its carbon footprint, Duke plans to phase out the purchase of hybrid and diesel-hybrid buses and will buy electric buses moving forward.

    The new zero-emission buses will replace two diesel vehicles from the university’s 24-bus fleet, which currently consists of hybrid-diesel and diesel vehicles. The battery-electric buses release zero tailpipe emissions, require no oil changes and use no liquid fuels. Duke expects to save approximately $924,000 in maintenance, fuel and vehicle costs over the lifespan of the two buses. As replacements for diesel vehicles, the Proterra Catalyst electric buses can also save more than 5 million pounds of carbon emissions over their 12-year lifespan.

    “This was an easy decision to make,” said Carl DePinto, director of Duke Parking and Transportation Services. “The buses are clean, quiet and support our goal of becoming a climate-neutral institution.”

    In addition to the two battery-electric buses, Duke will install two Proterra 60kW plug-in charging stations with standardized charge ports that can also be used to charge other electric vehicles in the fleet.

    “Duke joins a growing list of forward-thinking educational institutions implementing Proterra electric vehicle technology and creating healthier campus communities,” said Ryan Popple, CEO of Proterra.  “We are proud to provide the Duke community with Proterra Catalyst electric buses, supporting the university’s sustainability initiatives with clean, quiet campus transportation.”

  20. Burk's Falls and Huntsville

    in ONTARIO

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     from the Burk's Falls village FB page: The Village of Burk's Falls
     
    Like This Page · February 8 · 
     
     
     
    The Burk's Falls Community Bus offers weekly service to various businesses within Burk's Falls for a nominal fee, (depending on pick up location). 
    Regular trips within Burk's Falls occur every Wednesday, and the first Friday of every month the bus makes a trip to Huntsville.

    This community bus is here for residents of Burk's Falls and the surrounding area. Safe, reliable transportation which services our community and beyond. 

    Please contact the Village office for further details. 705-382-3138
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

  22. Niagara Falls Transit

    in UPDATES & ADDITIONS

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    additions : 

    1601-1604   2016 Nova LFS 40102 delivered late November 2016  

    1628-1629   2016 Chev C4500/Glaval Titan II Chair-a-Van cutaways delivered November 2016 ( unit 2621 pending retirement) 

    retirements: 

    2062-2063 retired May 2016

    2266 retired November 2016, 2267 to be retired at end of December 2016

     

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