• Water movement contributes 0.01% to GDP The current state of the transport sector in Nigeria raises concerns, although indications have emerged that the trade deficit will reach $2.43 billion in 2022. Stakeholders of the Nigerian Maritime Law Association (NMLA) Breakfast Series held in Lagos, lamented the poor attitude of the government towards the development […]
It describes itself as “the future of urban mobility”. With a range of 93 miles and a top speed of 50 mph, the futuristic-looking electric three-wheeler from Nimbus costs $10,000 and wants to position itself as a green alternative to cars, safer than motorcycles and with a high degree of ease of ownership. We tested […]
Dan Weakley, KCPS Executive Director of Operations, accepted the Medium Public Fleet Green Bus Summit Fleet Award on behalf of the district during the School Transportation News Expo in Reno, Nevada on July 17, 2022. Weakley is pictured here with STN President Tony Corpin. Vincent Rios Creative/STN Kansas City Public Schools’ efforts to reduce emissions […]
The streets of San Francisco were once famous for car chases. But these days, they’re better known as a high-tech lab where the latest app-based transport services and mobility gadgets are tested before being exported around the world. Over the past decade, the city has been at the forefront of successive waves of transportation disruption, […]
A Michigan Department of Transportation project in Lenawee County has been completed, one has just begun, and another will begin next Monday. All three projects are funded by MDOT. One is already finished and the other started last week. The M-50 paving project in Tipton was completed at a cost of $1.6 million. It goes […]
Twelve equipment operators from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will advance to represent Kentucky at the Southeast Regional Equipment Operator Safety and Training Conference after earning high marks in the competition at the L-level. held last month in Lexington, Ky. The annual State Equipment Operator Safety and Training Conference, also known as the Statewide Equipment […]
You may require a small amount of money to cover an unforeseen bill or take advantage of a nice deal on occasion. If you don’t have the funds, a small personal loan ranging from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars may be able to help you finish the deal. Personal loans are often […]
S. Van Dorn Street Bridge (photo via Google Maps) Two projects in Alexandria will each receive $5 million from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA). NVTA awarded the amounts as part of its six-year budget Adopted Thursday July 14. The two projects are: to make S. Van Dorn Street and its bridge more transit and […]
Commuters wear face masks against the coronavirus while waiting for transport in Mandaluyong, the Philippines, July 15, 2022. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David Long queues during rush hours, insufficient number of public utility vehicles (PUVs), heavy rains and flooding are just some of the many transportation problems faced by commuters in Metro Manila. In a survey by […]
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US Transportation Secretary says concourse expansion will save money in the long run Transport Secretary Pete Buttigeig said the funds were part of a national effort to make airports more efficient. ATLANTA — One of the busiest concourses at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is about to undergo a $40 million makeover thanks to new federal infrastructure […]
The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is pleased to share the results of the Cortes Island Active Transportation Planning Project, carried out by Urban Systems Ltd on behalf of the SRD. This information will be incorporated into the updated Official Community Plan and zoning regulations for Cortes Island, with work expected to begin in 2023. This […]
One of the busiest concourses at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is about to undergo a $40 million makeover thanks to the new federal infrastructure law. Channel 2’s Richard Elliot spoke exclusively with US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigeig on Friday about what travelers can expect to see. Buttigeig said the funds were part of a national effort […]
An often treacherous and muddy network of county roads on Cottonwood Pass between Glenwood Springs and Gypsum where deaths have occurred is the subject of a coalition between state and county authorities to improve safety. The Unofficial Bypass is a series of unpaved county roads that connect cities and have been used for decades by […]
For personal reasons, I have taken up residence in two cities. During the fall and spring university semesters, I live and work in Chicago, while I spend most of my summer in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). I’ve been on this ride since 2001 but have lived in Chicago since 1992. Being born in the Netherlands, bikes […]
Before the pandemic, a typical commute might involve choosing between walking, driving, or taking public transportation. Carpooling apps have also allowed us to request shared car, bike or even scooter rides. Walking can involve a journey that begins on a residential street and passes through bustling commercial strips, cyclists and delivery drivers who would have […]
By Linda Chiem (July 8, 2022, 5:47 p.m. EDT) – The U.S. Supreme Court has narrowed the scope of a federal arbitration law exclusion for interstate transportation workers, but ignored demands from commercial trucking and airline industries to clarify what they contend are conflicting state and federal regulations governing their operations on the West Coast. […]
In 2021, the Ontario Traffic Council (OTC) and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has released its highly anticipated update for Ontario Traffic Manual Book 18: Cycling Facilities (commonly referred to as “Book 18”). Although the first version of this guide, published in 2013, played a key role in the growth of cycling infrastructure in […]
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Title: road to nowhere Author: Paris-Marx Topic: Documentaries, Technology, Cities Editor: Back Books Publication date: July 2022 Number of pages: 272 Ten years ago, the consensus was that self-driving cars or self-driving vehicles (AV) were going to change our cities. The idea was that “the self-driving car will probably be shared, smaller, lighter, slower, and […]
Twelve equipment operators from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will advance to represent Kentucky at the Southeast Regional Equipment Operator Safety and Training Conference after earning high marks in the competition at the L-level. held last Tuesday and Wednesday in Lexington. The annual State Equipment Operator Safety and Training Conference, also known as the Statewide […]
In order to address the challenge of traffic congestion across Shillong, the Meghalaya High Court (HC) has requested the state government to introduce cable cars and other modes of transport. The two-member bench in its order, hearing a public information (PIL) dispute on Friday, noted that “the State may explore the construction of cable cars […]
Editor’s note: This article is divided into two parts. In the first part, the recent decision of the Supreme Court in Southwest Airlines vs. Saxon is reviewed and summarized. In the second part, which will appear tomorrow, the problems posed by the decision will be examined. 1. Introduction Looking out the aircraft window at the […]
Our main conclusions: Artificial intelligence (AI) patents in traffic and transportation engineering have increased in recent years and have been accelerating since 2014. More than 5,000 new patent families were published in 2021, compared to around 2,000 in 2016. Interestingly, while one would expect transportation and traffic engineering companies (e.g. Siemens Mobility) to feature in […]
Area and state transportation officials have been hotly questioned by the state’s transportation secretary about the proposed $2 billion interchange project at Bowers Hill and his choice of plan to improve it. Virginia Department of Transportation officials speaking at the Commonwealth Transportation Council meeting on Tuesday outlined their recommendation to add an additional toll lane […]
City officials have been gathering comment on a proposal to seasonally remove some on-street parking and close some streets in parts of the city to accommodate pedestrians. This is part of an ongoing effort to survey public opinion on multiple transportation issues, including the possibility of establishing pedestrian priority zones in denser areas of Newport. […]
1. Ferry-boat – Lagoon of the Seven Seas Seven Seas Lagoon Ferry It was by far the easiest mode of transportation. The access ramp to the ferry is very wide. It’s not very steep. Once on the ferry, the main deck is easy to navigate. You can easily park towards the center of the boat […]
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — The popular East Shoe Express shuttle service returns this summer, starting June 25. The free transit line provides beachgoers and trail users with recreational access from Incline Village, along SR28 to Sand Harbor Lake Tahoe State Park, and back. Last year, TTD had to suspend the East Shore Express due to […]
HIGH inflation is impoverishing millions of Filipinos and one of its main sources is transportation. Rising oil prices as well as the severe shortage of public transport are driving up transportation costs for most households. Transportation costs increased by 15% from May 2020 to May 2021, well above headline inflation of 5.4%. In urban areas, […]
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Heather Mathiesen, vice president and general manager of Caneda Transport, remembers the day she was told that women don’t run trucking companies. His uncle told him. That didn’t scare her away from the transportation industry, however. While Mathiesen joined the family business later in her career, initially focusing on customs issues, she quickly proved herself. […]
A transportation consulting firm has been exploring ideas that could make Military Avenue safer for motorists, cyclists and walkers, as well as ways to help trucks avoid downtown Fremont. Jason Carbee, senior transportation planner for HDR in Omaha, spoke with attendees at an open house Monday night to learn about a draft of Fremont’s comprehensive […]
The leader of the National League of Cities’ transportation efforts told a congressional panel that state transportation policies often prevent local governments from producing safer streets. Elaine Clegg, president of the Boise, Idaho City Council, said Wednesday that rigid state and local policies were designed to ensure cars and trucks can go fast, not to […]
By Tina Bellon and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) – Retail giant Walmart Inc said on Wednesday it was expanding its transportation pilot projects with makers of electric, hydrogen and natural gas vehicles, including Cummins Inc and Daimler Truck’s Freightliner. The partnerships, which add to previously announced transportation ties, are part of Walmart’s 2040 goal to achieve […]
People employed as ramp workers who frequently handle cargo for an airline are “transportation workers” exempt from federal arbitration law (FAA), the US Supreme Court has ruled. Southwest Airlines Co. vs. Saxon, n° 21-309 (June 6, 2022). Therefore, employees are not required to arbitrate their wage hour claims under the FAA, but may still be […]
People employed as ramp workers who frequently handle cargo for an airline are “transportation workers” exempt from federal arbitration law (FAA), the US Supreme Court has ruled. Southwest Airlines Co. vs. Saxon, n° 21-309 (June 6, 2022). Therefore, employees are not required to arbitrate their wage hour claims under the FAA, but may still be […]
Henrico County Administrative Building at West Henrico Government Center. (Photo by Analise Beres for the Henrico Citizen) Several residents of Henrico raised concerns about public safety and transportation with Henrico’s Board of Supervisors at its May 24 meeting. Lakeside resident Lori Valente Coffey spoke about road safety and drainage issues in the neighborhood. She read […]
By Tierney Sneed, CNN The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defended its authority to issue a mask mandate for domestic travelers, in a brief filed Tuesday asking an appeals court to overturn a district court ruling in April to rescind the mandate. “It is hard to imagine a more direct means of controlling […]
(KNSI) – The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds drivers before they load up the Queen Family Truckster Wagon and head into the hills for travel season, they will most likely encounter our other season: road construction. “While daily traffic volumes in the metro area are still slightly down, we expect Memorial Day travel across the […]
Transport is an important factor in national economic prosperity because it facilitates international and local trade, supports food security and creates jobs. By Uzor Odigbo The Federal Ministry of Transport on Thursday instructed the states of the country to get involved in the evolution of transport by waterway. Dr. Ajani Magdalene Nwanwuche, Permanent Secretary of […]
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Transport, Dr Magdalene Ajani, said the ministry remains resolute and determined in its vision to revolutionize the transport sector into a world-class system. The Permanent Secretary, who made this known today in Abuja at the 9th Annual Nigeria Transport Conference, titled: “Nigeria Transportation for Development, Sectional Achievement, […]
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has launched its groundbreaking Universal Basic Mobility pilot project in South Los Angeles, one of the largest in the nation. initiatives of its kind, giving thousands of Angelenos more transportation options. The pilot will include e-bikes, shared electric vehicles and on-demand EV shuttle service, as well as a […]
SOUTH CURVE — South Bend neighborhood Leaders say they are pleased with progress in getting students to school on time after society passed sweeping changes to transportation this year. Last fall, district leaders restructured school start times by giving elementary, middle and high schools separate pick-up and drop-off times. Administrators say moving from a two-tier […]
The completion of the Bradford Bypass is largely dependent on the completion of the Bradford Bypass, but the planned provincial road is only one piece of the municipality’s transport puzzle. Two public information sessions were held on April 25 on the City’s Transportation Master Plan. The goal of the plan is to transform a problem […]
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Following a decision by a federal judge decision last week reversing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) mask mandate at airports and other places of public transportation nationwide, the agency’s ability to impose future restrictions is in doubt. In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle found that the mask mandate exceeded […]
Following a decision by a federal judge decision last week reversing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) mask mandate at airports and other places of public transportation nationwide, the agency’s ability to impose future restrictions is in doubt. In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle found that the mask mandate exceeded […]
Crowds of masked and unmasked people broke through the security line at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, where the airport issued a statement Tuesday morning saying masks are now “optional for employees, passengers and visitors” at the airport. “Although a mask mandate is no longer enforced, employees, passengers and visitors are reminded […]
The company behind the Massachusetts-based company start Connect Airlines is pushing the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a show cause order. The order is needed before the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allows Connect Airlines to begin testing and complete its certification process. Connect Airlines wants to operate scheduled passenger flights between Billy Bishop Toronto […]
“At first glance,” Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle wrote in his order, Monday, throwing out the federal mask mandate for people using public transportation — planes, trains, Ubers — it might seem that the mandate was instead “closely tied to the powers granted” to federal health authorities by law. Indeed, it blushingly seems to be intertwined, […]
GRTC users no longer have to wear a mask when boarding a bus. Nor do travelers who take planes, trains, or other forms of public transportation. The mask’s mandate ended abruptly on Monday when a federal judge in Florida issued an injunction barring the app. U.S. District Court Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle has ruled that […]
The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it intends to appeal a Florida judge’s ruling that overturned a federal mask requirement on planes, trains, buses and other public transportation — but only if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention decides that the extension of the measure is necessary. The Justice Department’s announcement came after […]
Topline A federal judge on Monday rejected the federal government’s mask mandate for airports, airplanes and other public transportation, ruling that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention exceeded his authority by imposing the mask requirement days after the agency extended it for another two weeks. A traveler wearing a face mask is seen at […]
Placeholder while loading article actions (The last: End of federal transport mask mandate greeted with confusion and relief) Federal authorities halted enforcement of a federal mask mandate on Monday in transportation circles after a federal judge overturned the requirement, raising public health concerns and prompting several airlines to announce that face coverings are optional on […]
April 16, 2022 | 07:45 IST Transport trucks in Pernem use village roads instead of the highway Team Herald PERNEM: Residents of Fakirpata in Pernem have raised safety concerns regarding the rapid transit trucks that pass through the village throughout the day. The villagers said that these transport trucks go to the Mopa airport site, […]
Screen image taken at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center showing the return capsule main parachute of the Shenzhou-13 manned spacecraft successfully deployed and its descent speed slowing down, April 16, 2022. /Screen capture via CGTN Screen image taken at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center showing the return capsule main parachute of the Shenzhou-13 manned spacecraft […]
CROOKSTON, Minnesota – An open house to gather community input on the future of U.S. Highway 2 through downtown Crookston will be held at Crookston City Hall on Thursday, April 28 from 5 p.m. 30 to 7 p.m. The City of Crookston, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, is conducting the study to […]
Posted on April 13, 2022 at 5:14 p.m. by West Side Rag Dangerous loading and jamming of a fire hydrant on Central Park West. Photographs by Howard Yaruss. By Molly Sugarman Bureaucracy and the problems it creates were the main topics of discussion at the Community Council 7 transportation committee meeting on Tuesday, April 12. […]
Topline The Biden administration may continue to require Americans to wear masks on public transportation, airplanes and airports after the end of term next week, as the White House’s Covid-19 coordinator said Monday, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention could rule in the coming days that the mask order should not yet be lifted […]
Next week, work will impact Goosehaven Road near St. Maries as crews prepare to begin construction on a safety project on State Highway 3. Departure Monday, April 18, the Idaho Department of Transportation will improve Goosehaven Road by adding more materials and then leveling the route so it can serve as a […]
A 211-page report by the City of Newport concluded that while the city’s historic streets are ideal for walking and cycling, the transportation system “does not currently provide a safe, convenient, or equitable experience in all parts of town, as a result, “driving is often the only option for people traveling in and around Newport.” […]
West Kelowna Council heard an update on the city’s 2040 Transportation Master Plan at this week’s regular meeting (April 5). The first phase of consultation was carried out by HTR Corporation and James Laurence Group. The consultation took place in February and March of this year with partners, stakeholders and the public. “This phase was […]
If you’ve driven Interstate 90 between Billings and Lockwood recently, you know the orange cones are out. On Tuesday, the Montana Department of Transportation provided an update on the Yellowstone River project during an open house at the Billings Public Library. MDT engineering project manager Shane Johnson said construction was a bit ahead of schedule. […]
Commissioners tackle transport tax Kellie Cowan reports TAMPA, Florida. – Hillsborough Commissioners took a step forward in their bid to get the county’s growing transportation needs back on track on Wednesday. With a 5-2 vote, commissioners agreed to hold a public hearing on April 20 to discuss a proposed one-cent transit system sales surcharge. If […]
Photo: USACA When Chandler Ghoul When asked at Commodity Classic last month in New Orleans about investing in infrastructure, the CEO of the National Association of Wheat Growers took the time to highlight the value of river transportation. He repeatedly warned of the risks to wheat farmers during a raging debate in the Pacific Northwest […]
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Transportation has announced the winners of its inaugural “Name a Snowplow” contest, and the elementary school with the top winning names is Bloomfield. Elementary school students from the northeast Nebraska community of 1,393 people entered eight of the winning names. The DOT contest drew over 300 submissions from Nebraska […]
Recovery operations at Emsworth L/D and ice dams on the Allegheny. Photo: District of Pittsburgh, US Army Corps of Engineers We all know the saying: “There is a first time for everything”. It suited me on March 20, when I came down to Pepin, Wis., and saw the motor vessel W. Red Harris pushing nine […]
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By Curt Anderson, Associated Press Updated: March 29, 2022 Posted: March 29, 2022 Masked passengers, board a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Honolulu International Airport Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 over the Pacific Ocean. (Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times) Twenty-one states with Republican attorneys general filed a lawsuit Tuesday to end the federal […]
The global truck transport market report provides qualitative and quantitative analysis for the period from 2017 to 2030. The report predicts the global market “Truck transport market” to grow with a healthy CAGR during the forecast period of 2020 to 2030. The study on the truck transportation market covers the analysis of major geographies such […]
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Written by Union Pacific, Corporate Communications In 1974, Bonnie Leake broke the glass ceiling when she became the first woman accepted by the Union Pacific Railroad to train as a locomotive engineer. To celebrate Women’s History Month, Union Pacific (UP) is sharing the stories of five women who made their mark in the transportation […]
A floating bus stop and a protected bike path on Dexter Avenue. (Photo by Adam Coppola) The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) creates a transportation plan to govern its lesser modal plans, which is problematic for the bicycle master plan and to eliminate fatalities. Before the agency gets ahead of itself, it needs to focus […]
Two establishments in Sebewaing join their efforts to offer charities to Ukrainian refugees. The Orphan Grain Train is collecting donations, while the Countryside Transportation Service has offered one of its trucks to transport them. Donations will be shipped to Orphan Grain Train’s main offices in Nebraska, from where they will be shipped. This is a […]
To claim: “I promised that we would not increase gasoline taxes on families in difficulty. …Today we passed a $17 billion package of transportation investments that delivered on my promise. – Senator Marko Liias Truth: The transport package is directly financed by gasoline taxeswhich represents a tax increase of $5.4 billion over the next few […]
Posted on March 10, 2022 at 11:03 a.m. by West Side Rag Photograph by Molly Sugarman. By Molly Sugarman Tube safety is improving, Andrew Albert told the Community Council 7 transport committee on Tuesday, March 8. Although unpleasant incidents still occur, they are less frequent, he said. Albert is co-chair of the committee. The police, […]
New Delhi [India]Mar. 9 (ANI): Amid controversy over the alleged violation of rules in the transportation of electronic voting machines (EVMs) for training, the Elections Commission (EC) on Wednesday ordered action against the Additional District Magistrate of Varanasi NK Singh. Now, after the order, the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh will proceed accordingly, the […]
There are some things going on that every Delta Junction resident should be worried about. Kinross, the foreign company that operates the Fort Knox mine near Fairbanks, is developing two new surface mines on leased land near Tok from the village of Tetlin. In public presentations, Kinross says that starting in 2024, they plan to […]
© Shutterstock Colorado Governor Jared Polis released his strategy to encourage the adoption of zero-emission medium and heavy-duty trucks that his administration says will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 45% in that state by 2050. The administration said the clean truck strategy could also save small businesses billions in truck maintenance and fuel […]
© Shutterstock The Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission (PMCEC) recently awarded more than $221,000 to two development authorities for transportation and security improvements at military installations. The Philadelphia Industrial Development Authority received $148,250. It will use the funding for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to perform a structural, mechanical and electrical inspection of the lift […]
It’s time to think outside the box to solve our road problems Editor’s Note: The next column is satirical. It is intended for humorous purposes. All interviews and individuals are fictitious. I’ve written about issues people face on this campus regarding transportation in the past. However, I feel like I haven’t given enough thought. Most […]
Governor Tom Wolf announced today that new funding has been awarded under the Pennsylvania Military Community Building Commission (PMCEC) to help make transportation and security improvements to military installations in Cumberland and Philadelphia counties. “Transportation security is critical in all walks of life, but especially so when it involves members of our armed forces,” Governor […]
Safety improvements on Fifth Street in Charlottesville, changes to the intersection of Rio Road and Belvedere Boulevard, and adjustments to US 250 in eastern Albemarle County are among several local road projects that officials hope to receive state funding. Area governments and organizations plan to submit at least a dozen transportation projects in Charlottesville and […]
A few days ago we reported how Democrats (and Senators) at WA State House were proposing a highly controversial $0.6 per gallon tax on refined fuel leaving WA for AK, OR, Idaho and other areas of the Pacific Northwest. It would be used to help pay for their state transportation budget proposals. Other states, including […]
IDAHO SPRINGS, Colorado (CBS4)– It was stop number one of two for Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Thursday afternoon at the Floyd Hill base, joined by several of Colorado’s political heavyweights to talk about the future of I- 70 and Colorado on the roads. The Transportation Secretary will travel to Glenwood Canyon on Friday to continue […]
Qathet Regional District (qRD) Directors have received a request to improve the crossing bridge at Lang Creek, south of Powell River. At the Committee of the Whole meeting on February 17, Regional District resident Mel Waldron appeared before the committee to request that changes be made to the bridge. “There was a fatal accident there […]
By Linda Chiem (February 23, 2022, 2:02 PM EST) – Sullivan & Cromwell LLP led the $60 billion mega-merger of auto giants Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Peugeot and continued to strongly defend Volkswagen in the ongoing litigation stemming from its 2015 “clean diesel” emissions fraud scandal, which earned the company a spot as one of […]
BERKELEY COUNTY Town of Martinsburg – $1,078,202.50 Queen Street North Streetscape Improvements Phase 3Construction of approximately 1,600 linear feet of sidewalk replacement along North Queen Street in Martinsburg. BOONE COUNTY City of Madison – $656,250.00 Streetscape Madison Main Street Phase 2Design and construction of approximately 780 linear feet of replacement sidewalks along Main […]
After years of legislative dithering over Washington’s long-term infrastructure plans, the transportation network remains frayed and in need of investment. A transportation package now advancing through the Legislature, however, needs some solid bipartisan refinement before the Democratic leadership pushes it to Gov. Jay Inslee. Democratic transportation leaders drafted the legislation without consulting their Republican counterparts. […]
Portland Transportation Bureau Oregon lawmakers are urging state transportation leaders to dedicate a one-time influx of federal funds to walking, biking and transportation safety infrastructure in an effort to meet Oregon’s climate goals. “Our state has been clear at all levels of government on the need to center our policymaking on equity and climate protection,” […]
[Opinion column written by MP Dennis Lister III] Ten electric buses arrived on Wednesday, marking an exciting new era for public transport in Bermuda. Environmentally friendly and designed to better navigate the narrow roads of the islands, the new bus fleet is another step forward in ensuring that our residents have safe and reliable public […]
I attended the Kinross Community Presentation in Delta on Tuesday the 15th regarding the Manh Choh Mine Project in Tetlin Village. I had the opportunity to speak and openly identified myself as a critic of their plan to transport the ore and voiced some of my concerns. Unfortunately, I didn’t mention a critical safety issue […]
A bill recently introduced in the Kansas Senate proposes to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) distribution of goods over the “average mile” within the state. Although Senate Bill 379 does not specify the AV Gatik company, it was introduced in the legislature by Walmart, in partnership with the company, according to Mike O’Neal, who spoke to […]
MOUNT VERNON — Over the past seven years, three Neighbors Driving Neighbors board members have led the way: Dan Onion, Sandy Wright and Shelly Fitzgerald. All three helped launch Neighbors Driving Neighbors in 2015 and have been active board leaders ever since. All three, while remaining on the board, step down as officers to make […]
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has decided to build ropeways across the harsh hilly regions of northeastern India to overcome transportation problems, thereby developing robust infrastructure and multimodal connectivity. “Developing an efficient transport network is a big challenge in hilly areas. Rail and air transport networks are limited in these areas, while […]
MISSOULA – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has a busy season ahead in the Missoula District, from repairs to the Beartracks Bridge in downtown Missoula to rebuilding the narrow freeway along Salmon Lake, Work will also include infrastructure changes to a dangerous stretch of Highway 93 south of Lolo, and Missoula County will make […]
How Computer Vision Can Create Intelligent Transportation Systems Key word: intelligent transport Bustling cities need the necessary transportation networks to keep them running smoothly. AI-powered smart transportation and computer vision make it easy for smart cities to achieve this goal. There are three attributes that every smart city – or any place of human settlement […]
Let’s play Jeopardy. Here are the answers to what question? A woman in transitional housing has to go to work; a person must go from prison to the probation office; a veteran needs to go to the VA hospital; a prisoner must go to the podiatrist; a person under sixty without a car must renew […]
xavierarnau/E+ via Getty Images In such a global economy, there must be an easy and affordable way to transport the various goods to make the economy work. There are a number of companies that are dedicated to providing these services. And one of them that investors should consider is a company called WFP transportation services […]
On Tuesday, the transportation sector (IYT) widened its spread on earnings from one of its top holdings, United Parcel Service (UPS). By beating earnings per share estimates by 6.5%, UPS was able to bring IYT back to both its 200-day moving average and 50 DMA. IYT has now confirmed a bullish phase shift at Wednesday’s […]
© Shutterstock The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) recently started a pilot project to determine if it is possible to install red light cameras at various Honolulu intersections. “Red-light running is a major contributing factor to urban crashes nationwide,” said Ed Sniffen, HDOT’s assistant director for highways. “Our goal for the two-year pilot project is […]
On Tuesday, the transportation sector via iShares Transportation Average ETF (NYSE:) increased its spread against one of its top holdings, United Parcel Service (NYSE:). By beating earnings per share estimates by 6.5%, UPS was able to bring IYT back to both its 200-day moving average and 50 DMA. IYT has now confirmed a bullish phase […]
Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and co-host of “Fork Economy“Podcast. Recently, he spoke with Donald Cohen of the public works policy center In the Public Interest. With the exception of a few radical libertarians a la Ayn Rand, almost everyone agrees on the importance of public goods. Americans use public parks and […]
Illustration: © IoT for all The market size of intelligent transportation is expected to reach $130 billion by 2024. This reflects a CAGR growth of 20% from 2018 to 2024. Even though such a pace of development can hardly be called explosive, intelligent transportation systems intelligent transportation are gaining momentum around the world. Rapid urbanization, […]
Road safety study continues Photo: archive photo An accident near Kaleden closed both lanes of Highway 97 in December As the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure gave the go-ahead to review options for a protected turn lane last week for the intersection of Highway 97 and Highway 3A near Kaleden, their review work on this […]
Israel has become a leader in transportation technology, even though the country has no manufacturers of cars, trains, buses or planes. But as transportation becomes less and less about wheels and more and more computers inside, Israel’s high-tech prowess has not only become relevant, but also highly sought after. The most high-profile developments for the […]
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Neighbors in downtown Austin fear changes to Austin’s city street network could spell the end of their neighborhood as they know it. In Rosedale, West 49th Street is a narrow road surrounded by homes, a school, and a historic site. Joe and Caroline Reynolds have called this area home for decades. “We’ve […]
To support the government’s drive to modernize public transport, FOTON Motor Philippines Inc. (FMPI) has bolstered its F-jeepney lineup as part of its increased efforts to promote national mobility development. Offering no less than 3 classes of modern PUVs, FOTON is ready to deploy reliable transportation solutions nationwide. “Responding to the rapidly changing transportation needs […]
URBANA, Ohio – A country with many hills and mountains that make getting around difficult, poor transportation infrastructure and insufficient public transportation have been problems in Nepal for years. In rural parts of the country, almost 40% of households live two hours or more from a road. Those with better road access often rely on […]
As a 20-storey apartment building by gray star taking shape at Courthouse, the developer is close to agreeing to take on some county-identified transportation projects around the site. This Saturday, the County Council is expected to approve a deal delegating to Greystar the design and construction of light transportation improvements near the “Landmark Block” at […]
Prominent Lagos natives under the aegis of Ọmọ Eko Pataki have kicked the daily levy of 800 naira each on all transporters in the state under the new informal transport sector levy consolidated by the state government, describing it as cruel, ill-advised and patently outrageous. Omo Eko Pataki voiced the concern on Thursday in a […]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the award of contracts for various projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), flood control in the six geopolitical zones as well as for the Department of Transportation with a combined value of d around N75.78 billion. . The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, joined by […]
Many Americans spend a pretty penny every month to keep a roof over their heads, food on the table, and transportation. Other items commonly found in household budgets include education, childcare, health care, retirement savings, and entertainment. You can take stock of your own budget comparison by looking at the average US household budget. the […]
Among planes, trains and automobiles, recognition as an official state agency would help keep operations on track for the Virginia Museum of Transportation as the organization strives to overcome challenges. by the coronavirus. Leading the museum’s request for state funding is Senator John Edwards, D-Roanoke, who filed Senate Bill 72who would establish the Virginia Transportation […]
Another 22 domestically produced midibuses joined the public transport fleet in İzmir Izmir Metropolitan Municipality has added 22 new domestically produced midibuses to its public transport fleet. Stressing that the midibuses that will serve under the general direction of ESHOT will mainly operate in narrow and hilly neighborhoods, Mayor Tunç Soyer gave the message, “We […]
Amira Van Leeuwen | Journalist SAN MARCOS – The San Marcos City Council met in person and virtually on January 4 at 6 p.m. to analyze and challenge various ordinances and resolutions. Council approved an ordinance amending the city’s official zoning plan and an ordinance annexing approximately 21 acres of land to the city. They […]
A proposal to create designated cycle lanes on or alongside existing rail lines that would link Jamestown, Sonora and Columbia was approved in early December by members of the Tuolumne County Transportation Council. The Sierra Railroad Trail proposal, estimated to cost $ 6.9 million, is part of a regional plan to promote safe bicycle travel […]
Ask any quantum computing startup (and there are too many) about the rate of corporate adoption of the emerging technology and the answer will be quick: Fortune 500 companies are all investing heavily. While there may be some scattered traction, genuine interest and a track record are not the same as solid investments. We have […]
Posted on January 4, 2022 | 4.30 p.m. Martin ericson The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) has selected Martin Erickson as its new executive director. Erickson is currently the Director of Transit for VCTC, the regional transportation planning agency for Ventura County. Erickson was selected after a four-month recruitment process that attracted over 30 applicants. […]
By Linda Chiem (Jan 3, 2022, 12:02 p.m. EST) – A court battle over the types of interstate transportation workers who are exempt from arbitration and clashes over the scope of federal preemption in cases involving employees airlines and trucking suppliers are among the court battles transportation lawyers are watching in 2022. Transportation companies that […]
Drivers navigate the roundabout outside Aspen on Saturday, January 1, 2022 (Kelsey Brunner / The Aspen Times) Anyone who thought last summer’s horrific rush hour traffic jam entering and exiting Aspen was the worst, but they better recalibrate their frustration meter because next summer will be almost assured to be worse. The impending repaving of […]
He said increasing congestion, coupled with deferred infrastructure maintenance across the country, means there is a lot of catching up to do. Kumar’s college background made him stand out as a candidate to take over as director, said Chelsea Schultz, a senior planner with Waco MPO who served as acting director before Kumar was hired. […]
For those looking to find solid transport tickets, it is prudent to seek out group companies that outperform their peers. Safe Bulkers (SB) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably with those of the industry as a whole? Let’s take a closer look […]