USA: Push-button operated on-demand cooling has been installed in the seating area of Phoenix Metro's 3rd Street/Washington light rail stop.
Developed and funded by NRG Thermal, the system uses solar power to operate overhead cool air blowers linked to the district cooling network. It was launched on July 6, when temperatures were around 40°C, and will be operational from May to September each year.
USA: New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority has invited proposals for innovative, cost-effective and low emission ways to cool its subway stations. MTA is concerned that the subway network is vulnerable to extreme weather events, warning that extreme heat conditions are expected to increase as a result ...
USA: The $1·5bn PHX SkyTrain automated peoplemover connecting Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with the region’s light rail line should be finished more than five years earlier than originally planned. Phoenix city council in mid-June approved completion of Phase 1A by early 2015, just two years after Phase 1, ...
USA: An estimated 150 000 free trips were taken during first two days of public service on the $1·4bn Metro light rail starter line in Phoenix. Despite cold weather, heavy crowds and long queues throughout the weekend of December 27-28, there were no operational problems along the 32·6 km route ...
