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Institute studies marijuana’s effect on drivers

By Melina Druga  |   December 29, 2017   |   Featured

Collision claims are higher than expected in the first three states that permitted recreational use of marijuana for adults 21 years old and older, according to the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI)....

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Port of Philadelphia readying for new construction, new equipment

By Chris Galford  |   December 29, 2017   |   Maritime

The Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) recently announced that it is preparing to receive new cranes, new ships, new facilities as well as the new jobs to go with them. “Right now, we can’t build...

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Federal Transit Administration awards nearly $5 million in grants for public transportation on tribal lands

By Chris Galford  |   December 28, 2017   |   News

The Federal Transit Administration recently awarded almost $5 million to Native American tribes in Alaska and Nevada to aid public transportation on tribal lands. The recipients include the Native...

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Sea-Tac approves 10-year plan to promote sustainable aviation fuel

By Aaron Martin  |   December 28, 2017   |   Air

At least 10 percent of jet fuel on hand at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) will be sourced from local, sustainable resources within 10 years, and the threshold will increase to 50 p...

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NTSB releases details from derailed train’s data recorder

By Melina Druga  |   December 28, 2017   |   Federal

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently released information from Amtrak Cascades passenger train 501 that derailed Dec. 18 in DuPont, Washington. The information was gathered by ...

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Florida releases footage of red-light auto accidents

By Melina Druga  |   December 28, 2017   |   Featured

More than a dozen Florida cities recently released footage of accidents caused by vehicles running through red lights. Cities have used the footage to improve safety by reminding drivers of the dan...

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JAXPORT doubles container volume during the first months of fiscal year

By Melina Druga  |   December 27, 2017   |   Maritime

During the first two months of fiscal year 2018, which began Oct. 1, Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT), in Florida, saw container volume reach double-digit growth. In October and November, 204...

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Louisville launches construction project

By Melina Druga  |   December 27, 2017   |   News

The city of Louisville, Kentucky, recently launched the New Dixie Highway Project, a $22 million project funded by a $16.9 million federal Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER...

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Massachusetts transit authority receives $100 million grant

By Melina Druga  |   December 26, 2017   |   News

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) was recently awarded a $100 million grant from U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the Green Line Extension (GLX) light rail project. The $...

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Federal court rules rail project will continue

By Melina Druga  |   December 22, 2017   |   News

A federal appeals court recently overruled a lower court that had blocked the Maryland Purple Line light-rail project. The project is a public-private partnership and was planned to run 16 miles be...

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Stephen Metruck

Port of Seattle names new executive director

By Chris Galford  |   December 21, 2017   |   Maritime

The Port of Seattle recently announced the appointment of retired U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Stephen P. Metruck as the port’s new executive director. Metruck brings more than 30 years of marit...

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New York City installs 25 miles of bike lanes in 2017

By Melina Druga  |   December 21, 2017   |   News

The New York City Department of Transportation installed 25 miles of new protected bike lanes in 2017. A record achievement, this marked a 35 percent increase in protected bike lanes than those in...

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North Carolina enters second phase of USDA Cold Treatment Pilot Program at Port of Wilmington

By Chris Galford  |   December 19, 2017   |   Maritime

North Carolina Ports have made the Port of Wilmington unique among South Atlantic ports with the announcement that it would enter a second phase of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Co...

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Japan shows interest in expanding trade relations with Florida’s Port Manatee

By Aaron Martin  |   December 19, 2017   |   Maritime

Japan’s top Florida-based diplomat visited the International Trade Hub at Port Manatee and met with area business leaders on Friday to explore ways to build on commercial ties that currently bring m...

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Proposed high-speed rail projects in Florida, Texas move forward

By Aaron Martin  |   December 19, 2017   |   Federal

High-speed passenger rail projects proposed for Florida and Texas advanced on Friday as the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) completed the Florida project’s environmental review process and...

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John LaRue

Port of Corpus Christie executive director retiring

By Melina Druga  |   December 19, 2017   |   Maritime

John LaRue, Port of Corpus Christi executive director, will be stepping down Jan. 1 and retiring officially in June 2019, Port Commission Chairman Charles W. Zahn said. After stepping down, LaRue w...

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Idaho approves $86 million more for I-84 project

By Melina Druga  |   December 18, 2017   |   News

The Idaho Transportation Board recently voted to allocate an additional $86 million to the Interstate 84 corridor project. The $330 million project will widen I-84 from Nampa to Caldwell. The funds...

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Port of Corpus Christi solidifies agreement for crude oil export terminal

By Chris Galford  |   December 15, 2017   |   Maritime

Through a lease agreement with Vitol Inc. and Harvest Pipeline Company, the Port of Corpus Christi will devote 22 acres to a crude oil export terminal. The terminal will support crude oil flow out...

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ODOT awards bridge-replacement contract

By Melina Druga  |   December 15, 2017   |   News

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) recently announced it selected Walsh Design-Build Team, consisting of Walsh Construction and CH2M, in October to replace I-480 Valley View Bridge. The p...

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PORT NOLA exports second oil platform component to Trinidad

By Melina Druga  |   December 14, 2017   |   Maritime

The Port of New Orleans recently exported the second of five heavy-lift oil platform components to Trinidad. The components will be shipped through 2019. The port partnered with construction compan...

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