Report examines transit ridership
A recently released American Public Transportation Association (APTA) report revealed Americans took 2.4 billion trips on public transportation in the first quarter of 2018. Officials also acknowle...
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NTSB recommends formal training on low-level turbulence forecasting
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is urging the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) to develop and provide aviation weather forecasters with formal training on forecasting low-level...
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Study notes motorists lack cyclist awareness
Recently released University of Toronto study results revealed more than half of motorists observed failed to make necessary scans for pedestrians or cyclists when attempting to make right turns. U...
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Amtrak Midwest increases service times, pet and bike options and cuts student fares
In an effort to improve service and meet travelers’ needs on their Midwest Network, Amtrak has worked through the summer to introduce several changes in time for back-to-school and the fall travel s...
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Australia advises airlines to choose own policy on cockpit rules
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) recently advised carriers to decide their own policy regarding whether to require two crewmembers in the cockpit at all times during flights. â€...
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Air cargo figures reveal growth continues to slump
Capacity is now regularly outpacing demand growth among air cargo, according to a report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), as freight growth continues to lag. In June 2018, f...
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XPO Logistics opens first Canadian hub
Global logistics company XPO Logistics has opened its first Canadian hub for last mile distribution, noting the 50,000 square-feet, Toronto-based facility would be staffed by 70 employees to serve cus...
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America’s Transportation Awards honors projects in the Southeast
The America's Transportation Awards competition recently honored eight departments of transportation (DOTs) in six Southeastern states for a variety of achievements, including innovative roadway desig...
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Domestic travel grows even as international travel to US slows
Economists from the non-profit U.S. Travel Association recently noted that travel within the United States grew 4 percent in the past year, but warn that international travel to the United States is s...
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Air transport growth rising despite challenges
Global passenger traffic grew by 5.6 percent in May on a year-over-year basis, despite a global climate of increasing geopolitical tension, according to a recent report conducted by the Airports Counc...
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Aviation coalition expresses commitment to noise reduction
A coalition of eight aviation industry groups recently sent a letter about aviation noise to the chairmen and ranking members of the U.S. House and Senate Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transpor...
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Trade Security Act garners auto industry support
Automotive industry organizations are lending support to a measure designed to reform the tariff process under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and increase congressional oversight. S...
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Ryder adds Uber Central for drivers, technicians
Commercial truck provider Ryder System, Inc. bolstered options for its drivers and technicians this week through the addition of Uber Central to its Ryder Rental, Service, and Maintenance Managers in ...
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Electric tolling company wins IBTTA award
The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) recognized emovis, operator of all-electronic tolling infrastructures in four countries, with the IBTTA 2018 Toll Excellence Award for...
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PCI forum promotes awareness on dangers of Marijuana behind the wheel
As more and more states legalize marijuana use, the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) hosted a policy forum Aug. 1 in Washington, D.C. to discuss the dangers of marijuana-impaire...
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Rendering of the Central 70 Project
Colorado breaks ground on Central 70 highway project
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) officials recently conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Central 70 Project, which seeks to improve mobility for commuters, businesses, and travelers...
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NBAA joins coalitions supporting federal control of airspace system
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently joined a coalition of aviation groups supporting federal authority over the National Airspace System. Earlier this month, the coalition se...
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House Committee supports transparency in fuel economy rulemaking process
In a letter sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week, Republican representatives of the House Energy and Commerce Comm...
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Proposed fuel economy standard revisions lauded
The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) is supporting National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) efforts to revise future fuel ec...
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Legislation would encourage development of innovative building materials
A bipartisan group of senators introduced last week the Innovative Materials for America’s Growth and Infrastructure Newly Expanded (IMAGINE) Act, which encourages the research and development, as w...
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