October 6, 2017
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. The city successfully obtained a grant from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to complete this project, which consists of four uniquely sized shelters that … Read More »
August 8, 2017
Tolar Manufacturing Company announced today it has completed the delivery of 16 bus rapid transit (BRT) stations and an additional 10 bus stop shelters for Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) in San Jose, California. The shelters are now installed along VTA’s new and exciting seven-mile Alum Rock-Santa Clara Bus Rapid Transit … Read More »
November 15, 2016
~ 56 customized shelters to be installed through out the community ~ 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 was held at a popular stop serving Lynwood’s Breeze Trolley as well as Los Angeles Metro buses. The … Read More »
August 23, 2016
~ 600 shelters, 1,800 benches to be produced over next five years ~Tolar Manufacturing Company announced today that it has been awarded a multi-year contract to design and supply transit shelters and advertising benches for the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS). Under these contracts 600 shelters and 1,800+ benches are being produced over … Read More »
August 4, 2016
The Press-Enterprise’s Richard K. de Atley reports on Tolar Manufacturing’s custom bus shelters used all over the United States and Canada, and the company’s 25 year history in this in depth article. The journalist interviewed founder and President Gary Tolar and National Sales Manager Patrick Merrick noting that Tolar Manufacturing Company … Read More »
July 21, 2016
“As we look towards the future, I am excited about the expanded role our company will play in the evolving street furniture industry”– Gary Tolar, President, Tolar Manufacturing 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 … Read More »
June 21, 2016
Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc. was honored to have our bus shelters and street furniture showcased in Metro Magazine in an article titled, “Custom-Designed Bus Shelters Becoming Standard.” Published in May 2016, the article highlights the growing trend of custom bus shelter designs that not only serve a functional purpose but also … Read More »
May 2, 2015
Thoughtful and strategic design can transform bland community bus stops that have no relation to their surroundings into welcome fixtures that not only help to attract and grow transit ridership, but signal to transit riders, pedestrians and non-riders alike that they are an integral part of their community. A well-lit, well-designed transit bus … Read More »
October 14, 2014
Tolar Manufacturing is pleased to announce the release of our new corporate video, created with the latest information about our products and services. The new video showcases our diverse industry portfolio and the required processes we have in place to ensure that our client′s vision is clearly articulated in the structures we deliver to them. … Read More »
September 28, 2014
The project goals included improving traffic safety, reenergizing one of the city’s main commercial corridors and creating a vibrant community destination. Through physical improvements and beautification elements like new sidewalks, added canopy trees and public art; as well as incoming amenities like outdoor dining and bike lanes and new transit … Read More »
