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Agency, the local bus line that has been lauded nationally and internationally
for leading the way on "green" transportation, today honored Congresswoman
Mary Bono, R-Palm Springs, with a crystal key for her efforts in obtaining
$800,000 in grant funds for a Sero Emission Hyrdrogen Fuel Cell Bus, in
service since December 2005.
About 50 local community and business
leaders were at the presentation in Thousand Palms.
"Congressswoman Bono helped the Coachella
Valley receive the most advanced mass transit bus on the market today with
our Zero Emission Fuel Cell Bus. She also helped us secure funding for
our first Hydrogen Hybrid bus in 2003 and assisted us in obtaining grants
so we could buils an on-site hydrogen fueling station. She's been a key
player in helping us put hyrdrogen power into motion. We are very grateful
for her continued support," said Sunline General Manager C. Mikel Oglesby.
To make sure that all Coachella Valley
residents have an opportunity to experience the new, ultra-quiet Zero Emission
Cell Bus, Sunline Transit Agency is offering free rides on the bus now
through Labor Day weekend.

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