More Maryland residents are buckling up, but not in all circumstances, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). The department recently conducted the MDOT Motor Vehicle Admini...
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The Rail Customer Coalition recently called Congress and the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to address issues with CSX rail service that continue to cause “significant problems” for shippers d...
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In an effort to wrangle the parking challenges brought by 94,000 students, faculty and staff, Ohio State University has brought in a new, cloud-based technology solution from provider NuPark. The ...
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Amtrak recorded 31.7 million passenger trips, $3.2 billion in total revenue, and $194 million in operating earnings in the fiscal year ending in September — all which set new record highs. All A...
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The Texas Department of Transportation recently announced that exploration of potential routes for passenger rail service extending 850 miles between Oklahoma City and South Texas will be the focus of...
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Many pilots reduce departure delays and taxi time by using an intersection takeoff. The National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB), however, is warning pilots in a safety alert that there are risks associat...
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The Federal Maritime Commission has scheduled public hearings for Jan. 16-17 on raised issues associated with detention, demurrage, and per diem charges. The hearings are in response to a petition ...
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The national average gasoline price at the start of Thanksgiving week was $2.54; 2 cents cheaper than last month but 40 cents more expensive than Thanksgiving week 2016. At 55 percent of gas statio...
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The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is creating accurate vehicle crash data with the aid of a $389,520 grant from the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety. The data will be used ...
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is evaluating a system that would automatically approve most requests from unmanned aircraft (UAS) operators operating in specific airspace below designated a...
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As ski season approaches and pilots make flight plans to touch down in small mountain airports, the FAA recently issued a reminder that instrument-rated pilots must have prior authorization to request...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) approved a joint venture between Delta Airlines and Korean Air on Friday, advancing an initiative between the companies to expand the trans-Pacific flight n...
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Researchers at UCLA have developed a device that has the potential to make hydrogen-fuel vehicles more economical. The device uses solar power to create and store energy. It can produce hydrogen ...
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In a first for unmanned aircraft systems, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently seeking public comment on its criteria for drone airworthiness. A notice was posted in the Federal ...
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The American Trucking Association’s (ATA) Safety Management Council recently named Curtis Carr of Estes Express Lines as the winner of the National Safety Director Award for 2017. Presented annua...
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Transportation and logistics company Crowley Maritime Corp. has begun shipping 32,000 utility poles from the U.S. mainland to Puerto Rico that will be used to restore power on the island. The islan...
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511PAConnect, a Pennsylvania initiative that provides motorists with information during long-term road closures, has won four transportation awards, Gov. Tom Wolf recently said. Drivers who want to...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently launched the research initiative Forces to Flyers, designed to assist military veterans become commercial pilots. The initiative, led by the DOT...
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is prepared for the influx of travelers this Thanksgiving holiday five-day weekend. The authority estimates 6 million travelers will use the authority’s...
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In 2016, the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) at the Port of Brownsville, Texas, ranked second out of 195 FTZs in the United States for the value of exports, according to the U.S. FTZ Board’s annual report....
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