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May 13th, 2025
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Air transport growth rising despite challenges

By Douglas Clark  |   August 9, 2018   |   Air

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

By Melina Druga  |   August 9, 2018   |   Air

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

By Douglas Clark  |   August 8, 2018   |   Featured

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

By Chris Galford  |   August 8, 2018   |   News

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

By Melina Druga  |   August 8, 2018   |   News

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

By Chris Galford  |   August 7, 2018   |   Federal

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

By Douglas Clark  |   August 7, 2018   |   News

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

By Melina Druga  |   August 7, 2018   |   Air

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

By Chris Galford  |   August 6, 2018   |   Featured

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

By Douglas Clark  |   August 6, 2018   |   Federal

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

By Melina Druga  |   August 6, 2018   |   Federal

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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Eno Center for Transportation supports limiting US airport privatization

By Chris Galford  |   August 3, 2018   |   Air

While airport privatization is commonly prevalent in Europe and Australia, circumstances unique to the United States limit the usefulness of privatization in solving airport problems, the Eno Center f...

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California road repair act will give regions up to $34.5 billion in benefits

By Melina Druga  |   August 3, 2018   |   News

California’s Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 will provide between $9.7 billion and $34.5 billion in economic activity and user benefits in the state’s six major regions by 2028, accordi...

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ALPA survey shows public criticism of automated aircraft replacing pilots

By Chris Galford  |   August 2, 2018   |   Air

In a survey conducted by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) this week, 81 percent of Americans expressed opposition to removing pilots from cockpits on safety grounds. ALPA condu...

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Boeing to build new autonomous aircraft center in Massachusetts

By Melina Druga  |   August 2, 2018   |   Air

Boeing recently announced plans to open a Boeing Aerospace and Autonomy Center in Cambridge, Mass., that will design, build, and fly autonomous aircraft and develop enabling technologies. Next-gen...

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Georgia governor suspends sales tax on jet fuel with support of Airlines for America

By Chris Galford  |   August 1, 2018   |   Air

In an executive order this week, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal suspended his state’s sales tax on jet fuel, a move immediately cheered by Airlines for America (A4A). A4A, the industry organization re...

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Lawmakers urge Amtrak to uphold partnership agreement

By Douglas Clark  |   August 1, 2018   |   Federal

A bipartisan group of senators recently urged Amtrak to uphold a public-private partnership continuing operation of the Southwest Chief passenger train and long-distance passenger service. Official...

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Trade organizations oppose labor agreements

By Melina Druga  |   August 1, 2018   |   Federal

Eleven trade organizations, including the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, recently sent a letter to President Donald Trump opposing the mandatory use of Project Labor Agreements...

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Princeton University lauds Enterprise CarShare benefits, popularity

By Chris Galford  |   July 31, 2018   |   News

Enterprise CarShare is helping to reduce traffic congestion on the campus of Princeton University, officials said, and the popularity of their partnership is rising yearly. Owned and operated by E...

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Eno Center for Transportation urges caution in taxing transportation network companies

By Chris Galford  |   July 31, 2018   |   Federal

A policy brief released by the Eno Center for Transportation last week addressed the issue of taxing transportation network companies (TNCs) like Lyft or Uber. The center warned that, while revenue...

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