UPDATE 11/23/21 at 9 p.m. MASON COUNTY, West Virginia (WSAZ) – A woman died Tuesday night in a frontal crash on National Highway 2 in the Gallipolis Ferry area, according to West Virginia State Police. Mallory Greenlee, 37, of Gallipolis Ferry, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Sgt. …
Read More »Port Authority Announces Housing and Pedestrian Accessibility Plans for South Hills Junction Station | News | Pittsburgh
Click to enlarge CP photo: Jared Wickerham The Potomac light metro station in Dormont Pittsburgh doesn’t have a lot of underground subway stations, but the city has plenty of surface transit stations for its streetcar and bus lines. And with some of the larger stations, the Allegheny County Port Authority …
Read More »Dean David Van Slyke on the recently passed infrastructure bill
Reporters seeking expert advice on all infrastructure issues, please see comments from David M. Van Slyke, Dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University and the Louis Chair A. Bantle in trade and government policy. David Van Slyke Van Slyke is a leading international expert …
Read More »What if we imagine a better public transportation system?
My first flight to San Antonio was on Trans Texas Airways, affectionately known as Tree Top Airways. Without a gangway, I walked down the stairs of the plane to a hot tarmac in a building that was nothing more than a counter / baggage claim area. We’ve come a long …
Read More »Cars underwater as Bangalore and Chennai neighborhoods flood after rain
Overnight rains in northern Bengaluru have caused severe waterlogging in several parts of the city. Bangalore / Chennai: Several cars were submerged in water in northern Bengaluru and many neighborhoods in pockets of northern Chennai in Manali were flooded after these areas experienced heavy flooding following torrential rains in parts …
Read More »Meeting of the Commission on Human Rights on 23 November 2021 | Calendar | Human Rights Commission
Agenda First district: Howard Sapper (general officer), Kathleen Finigan, Omar Paz Jr. Second district: Elizabeth Escalante (vice-president), Isai Garcia, Iliana Madrigal Third district: Katrina Phillips (President), Isabel Lopez Fourth district: Paulina Lopez, Rosa Reynoza Fifth district: Lyndsey Burcina Staff: Meira Bowcut, administrative assistant The Human Rights Commission meeting on November …
Read More »All Electric Part 2: What I Missed In Part 1
Thanks to the many comments on my first post, I am including a lot of electrical stuff that I missed in my first version of “All electric. “ Hunter electric skateboard designed to reduce the risk of falls. Image courtesy of Hunter. Perhaps the smallest electric vehicle on the market …
Read More »White’s Ferry owner pushes Rockland Farm to land
In a new statement, ferry owner Chuck Kuhn accuses Virginia landowner of insulting him. But Rockland Farm claims an arbitration offer is on the table LEESBURG, Virginia – Another shot has been fired across the Potomac River in the dispute that kept the Historic White’s Ferry on the ground for …
Read More »Don’t give up on the regional climate plan
Connecticut’s transportation system takes a toll on our health, climate, and economy. Today, most of us travel in gasoline-powered cars that emit air pollutants that harm public health and warm the planet. And we’re spending a lot of money doing it: Americans now owe a combined total of over $ …
Read More »PRESS RELEASE: High Speed Rail Receives Federal Grant to Advance Economic Development and Improve Infrastructure at Wasco
November 19, 2021 WASCO, California – The United States Department of Transportation today awarded a $ 24 million grant to the California High-Speed ââRail Authority, advancing the nation’s first high-speed rail system while improving and improving better connecting the community of Wasco (County of Kern). âHigh-speed rail is used to …
Read More »Buses are unsung heroes in Prince George and Montgomery counties, but inequalities remain – Greater Washington
RideOn is one of the best bus systems in the area. by Aimee Custus under a Creative Commons license. Public bus systems are a key component of transit equity. For people who can’t afford a car or can’t drive, they offer affordable transportation to jobs, schools, grocery stores, doctor’s appointments, …
Read More »Calendar November 18 to 24
TODAY, NOV. 18 SPOT bus: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bonners Ferry to Sandpoint and back. Call 24 hours in advance, 208-267-4740. Book Conference: 6:00 p.m. at the Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St., Bonners Ferry. An evening to talk about our favorite books. Special guest Carolyn Testa will share her …
Read More »Public hearing is December 1, 2021 on proposed changes to WCCE transit schedules | By Joy Neilson
Washington County, WI – Changes are proposed for the 2022 transit schedule with Washington County Commuter Express (WCCE). Public comment on the proposed 2022 Washington County Commuter Express (WCCE) transit service reductions are welcome and will be heard at the Public Works Committee meeting on December 1, 2021 at 5:30 …
Read More »High-speed train: What exactly are the plans for HS2 and HS3?
The prime minister said the government’s integrated rail plan is “the biggest transport investment program in a century”. Boris Johnson says he will provide “meaningful transport links for more passengers across the country, faster.” These are the key questions and answers. Define âhigh speed trainâ? The UIC, the world railway …
Read More »Wellington’s electric ferry transport just around the corner after sea trials
Wellington’s trans-port ferry operator hopes its electric catamaran will carry passengers through Te Whanganui-a-Tara by Christmas. East by West Ferries chief executive Jeremy Ward said the Ika Rere (flying fish) is approaching final approval after sea trials which began in August. It is fast becoming the first electric commercial passenger …
Read More »MATA launches new curb-to-curb transit program – FOX13 News Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – If you don’t have a car, getting to places like work or a doctor’s appointment can be almost impossible in Memphis. If you live in an area where public transportation is scarce, this can make things even more difficult. That’s why the Memphis Area Transit Authority has …
Read More »A Shinkansen driver caught playing a GPS game on a smartphone on a high-speed train… for TEN years
He might also have gotten away with it, if there hadn’t been an anonymous tip-off. Safety is a top priority for Japanese railways, which means staff need to be vigilant while on duty, especially when working on the country’s high-speed trains, which can cover distances of up to ‘To 320 …
Read More »North Korean military organizations fined or shut down for violating COVID-19 quarantine rules
North Korean military entities have been fined or arrested for violating quarantine rules, according to several sources. The sanctions come after North Korea launched extensive emergency inspections as a quarantine measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 this winter. A Daily NK source in the North Korean military in Pyongyang …
Read More »Ferry worker arrested in connection with cocaine smuggling investigation
Police believe they have disrupted a major drug smuggling ring which saw huge amounts of cocaine imported into Northern Ireland via a ferry from Liverpool. he’s the man detectives suspect is at the center of the money-spinning racket – Scott McNally, who denies any wrongdoing. Scouser, 39, appeared in Belfast …
Read More »City of Tampa plans to improve transit options – CBS Tampa
TAMPa, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) – Just a week after the House of Representatives passed President Biden’s more than $ 1 trillion infrastructure bill, the city of Tampa is already making plans on the way to share his share of the money. On Tuesday, city leaders gathered to discuss …
Read More »tod: Karnataka government prepares ground for revised public transport policy in Bengaluru | Bangalore News
BENGALURU: Karnataka has initiated the process of implementing the revised Transit Focused Development (TOD) policy which aims to develop rapid mass transit corridors to minimize the need for personal vehicles in Bengaluru. “We have held a preliminary meeting and more will follow before moving on to the implementation phase,” said …
Read More »What will Idaho get from the federal infrastructure package?
Congress passed a $ 1.2 trillion infrastructure program that includes $ 2 million in investments in Valley Regional Transit’s State Street bus line. Darin Oswald [email protected] A $ 1.2 trillion federal infrastructure package passed by Congress last week will secure Idaho more than $ 2.5 billion over the next five …
Read More »Reduction Gearbox for High Speed Trains Market Size and Analysis
New Jersey, United States, – The research study presented in this report offers a complete and intelligent analysis of the competition, segmentation, dynamics, and geographical advancement of the Global High Speed ââTrain Gearbox Market. It takes into account the CAGR, value, volume, revenue, production, consumption, sales, manufacturing cost, prices, and …
Read More »A new transport plan described as “disaster for the Greater Dublin region”
The latest transport plan for Dublin has been called a “disaster” which “abdicates responsibility” to provide sustainable public transport that meets climate action goals. It follows the publication of the National Transport Authority’s draft Greater Dublin Region Transport Strategy for 2022-2042. In it, the NTA outlined plans to move Dublin’s …
Read More »UK Seasonal Passenger Ferry Statistics and Forecast 2021 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN – (COMMERCIAL THREAD)–The “Ferrystat seasonal and forecast report” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The Passenger Report (and associated spreadsheet) presents seasonally adjusted data for major ferry routes based on monthly figures generated by the IRN Monthly Passenger Ferry Survey (Ferrystat). Data is displayed for passengers, cars and coaches …
Read More »What the infrastructure bill means for North Carolina
RALEIGH, North Carolina – The $ 1,000 billion infrastructure bill that passed the House on Friday could mean billions in investment for North Carolina. This money will go to highways and bridges, public transit, broadband internet and improved water systems. What would you like to know Newly passed infrastructure bill …
Read More »Attempted arson by passenger on Shinkansen in Japan closes high-speed train line
Arsonist refers to Halloween night train crime in Tokyo. Japan takes great pride in its rail network, which is not only one of the cleanest and most reliable in the world, but also one of the safest. It all goes double for high speed Shinkansen lines, which made an incident …
Read More »Climate change: 152 new electric buses for downtown Auckland routes
Auckland’s evolution towards a clean, green bus fleet has taken its biggest step forward with an agreement to bring 152 electric buses on routes serving the city center. The deal is described as the largest in Australasia and was made between Auckland Transport (AT) and operator NZ Bus, which already …
Read More »North Carolina coastal ferry operations suspended due to storm impacts
OUTER BANKS, NC – Several coastal ferry operations in North Carolina were suspended on Sunday, including ferries to and from Ocracoke, due to the impacts of a coastal storm. The ferries that connect Ocracoke, Cedar Island and Swan Quarter have been suspended for the day Sunday due to high winds …
Read More »New York to Raise Billions of Dollars for Transit Under “Monumental” Infrastructure Bill
For the New York area, the bill could be transformative, said Carlo Scissura, president and CEO of the New York Building Congress. Among other projects, the funding will go to the construction of the extension of the Second Avenue subway line, the revitalization of the Port Authority bus station, the …
Read More »This is where states want billions of dollars in infrastructure funding to be spent.
SACRAMENTO – On the highway over Teton Pass in Wyoming, avalanches have threatened motorists since the 1960s. In Washington and Oregon, drivers live with the daily awareness that during a major earthquake, the bridge between Vancouver and Portland is likely to collapse. In California, people are increasingly at the mercy …
Read More »Dublin car travels at 90% of pre-coronavirus volumes
Dublin’s suburban traffic is at its highest level since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the number of cars in the city at 90% of January 2020 levels. Despite a renewed call from the government and health authorities to keep people working from home and climate action plans to …
Read More »The Day – Gales Ferry fire chief leads national legislation
Congress is about to pass a bill providing death benefits for loved ones of firefighters. The legislative process on the issue began 10 years ago with Gales Ferry Volunteer Fire Company chief Anthony Saccone. The Department of Justice’s Public Safety Officer Benefits Program pays $ 370,000 and $ 1,200 per …
Read More »Johnson County Approves $ 15 Million Public Transit Improvements
OLATHE, Kan. – Johnson County bus lines will soon be upgraded. Johnson County Transit (JCT) received approximately $ 18.2 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds through the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security), the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act ( CRRSAA) and the American Rescue Plan. …
Read More »New study, same result: VRE at Haymarket not worth it | Securities
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation threw more cold water on an already frozen proposal to extend the Virginia Railway Express Manassas line to Haymarket or Gainesville. In a report to the General Assembly – requested by Del. Danica Roem (D-13e) – The department basically says that the …
Read More »Austin’s CapMetro Selects NFI for Nation’s Largest Electric Vehicle Purchase with Up to 171 EVs and 427 New Flyer Chargers
ST. CLOUD, Minnesota, November 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF) NFI Group Inc. (âNFIâ or the âCompanyâ), a leading independent manufacturer of buses and coaches and a leader in mass mobility solutions, today announced that the Capital Metro Transportation Authority ( âCapMetroâ) awarded the NFI New Flyer …
Read More »With a new fast ferry service and new accommodations, will Treasure Island finally arrive?
A bustling urban village 10 minutes by ferry from the towers of downtown San Francisco – it’s the dream sold by planners and developers of Treasure Island for a quarter of a century. And on Wednesday, for the first time, city officials and accompanying journalists got a glimpse of what …
Read More »IndyGo seeks $ 65 million loan for Purple Line buses and new bus garage
IndyGo needs to buy dozens of new buses for the incoming purple line, but no longer has room to accommodate them. The transit agency is looking to borrow $ 65 million for improvement projects, including a new bus garage on its eastern campus and 30 new electric buses for its …
Read More »Texas Central Seeks $ 12 Billion In Federal Loans | Local News
HUNTSVILLE – The Texas Central high-speed passenger train is getting closer to reality. The next step is access to $ 12 billion in federal loans that the company says will help fund the Dallas-Houston project. Texas Central says the project will cost more than $ 20 billion and inject more …
Read More »Passengers will not pay extra for the transfer between train and bus as part of Cork’s new transport plan
The draft new bus network plan for Cork has been widely welcomed, with advocates calling for prompt and consistent delivery to ensure public buy-in. But it emerged that only 5% of people who fed into the public consultation on the draft plan since July were over 65, while this cohort …
Read More »Extract from the Archives, 1927: The Greycliffe ferry disaster
An unusual feature of the disaster is that the two ships were traveling in roughly the same direction at the time of the collision. The Tahiti had left Darling Harbor No. 5 for New Zealand at 4 p.m. and the Greycliffe had left Circular Quay at about the same time, …
Read More »HSR Yilan extension under study for 21 years: agency
By Shelley Shan / Journalist The government began evaluating the feasibility of building a high-speed train (LGV) extension from Taipei to Yilan 21 years ago, the Railway Bureau said yesterday, adding that it had not cut back by canceling the feasibility study of the project. While the office has yet …
Read More »Ferry sidelined weeks after returning from dry dock
Ross Giblin / Stuff The InterIslander Aratere ferry docked at Aotea Quay on Monday. The interislander ferry Aratere was shelved due to a mechanical problem just weeks after returning from the dry dock. Kiwirail executive general manager Walter Rushbrook confirmed that some crossings had been canceled, but did not comment …
Read More »Indicator report: Long-term uncertainties in land use, transport
WILKES-BARRE – The Indicators 2021 report from the Institute for Public Policy & Economic Development at Wilkes University, shows that the economic and social changes brought about by the pandemic also suggest several areas of long-term uncertainty that may have an impact. on transport and land use in the future. …
Read More »The controversy erupts around the Bordeaux-Toulouse TGV line
The controversy is growing around the project to build a high-speed train line between Bordeaux, Toulouse and Dax, after the environmentalist mayor of Bordeaux denounced the 10 billion euros project as “insane” and “anachronistic”. Pierre Hurmic, of Europe Ecologie Les Verts (EELV) declared at a press conference on October 28 …
Read More »Geordie Shore’s Chloe Ferry Ends Pregnancy Speculation
Geordie Rive Favorite Chloe Ferry has dismissed any idea that she is pregnant. Posted a trio of photos earlier this week on Instagram, the reality TV personality could be seen casually holding her stomach while leaning against a wall, which naturally led many of her fans to speculate in baby …
Read More »Northern Virginia Terrorist Plot Warnings: Police Increase Presence in Malls and Transit Centers
Authorities are determining the validity of the threat, according to a police source. As a precaution, federal and local law enforcement agencies are investigating and acting to protect potential targets, the source said. The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security have notified state and local law enforcement officials in …
Read More »Call for tenders for the construction of a 21 km tunnel
Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed ââTrain: The National High Speed ââRailway Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has issued a tender for the construction of a 21 km long tunnel for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail corridor. The tunnel will be built between the underground station of the Bandra-Kurla complex and Shilphata in the Thane …
Read More »New York racers gather for the Staten Island-Brooklyn fast ferry route to St. George
STATEN ISLAND, NY – The new Staten Island fast ferry to Manhattan has received “universally positive” reviews. Now, passengers are asking the city to expand the borough’s fast ferry options to include a route to south Brooklyn. On Thursday, a group of transportation advocates and elected officials from both sides …
Read More »New $ 15.6M Huntsville Bus Station to Include More Space and Improved Technology
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – The City of Huntsville has begun the process of modernizing its transit system. In early October, city council awarded a $ 1 million contract to the Huntsville-based architectural firm Fuqua & Partners. The company will design the installation plans. City of Huntsville hears public comment on redistribution …
Read More »Public transit and bullet train get $ 20 billion in democratic bill
Democrats are sticking to their plan to spend billions on bullet train and transit near affordable housing as part of the latest iteration of their massive tax and social spending bill. The transportation funds are included in the draft text of a House bill (HR 5376), released Thursday, to implement …
Read More »Inadequate bus seats for students traveling off campus
On her way home from a trip to Salem, MA, Amelie Washington ’25 planned to use the Senate bus to return to campus from Boston. When the bus arrived, there were about 20 more students waiting at the stop until the bus had room for the bus. With the next …
Read More »Windermere Ferry Stopped After ‘Excessive Rainfall’ in Lake District | UK weather
The Windermere ferry will not be able to operate on Thursday because the lake is too full after more than a foot of rain fell in parts of Cumbria in 24 hours. Eight flood warnings are in place across the county, meaning flooding is expected imminently. So far, “a handful” …
Read More »How driver and mechanic shortages can impact GRTC bus lines
RICHMOND, Virginia – Oliver Ross relies on the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) to travel throughout the Greater Richmond area and vice versa. “I train at Short Pump, but I live here at Scott’s Addition, so I actually take 2 buses to work,” Ross explained. “I don’t have a car, …
Read More »Wang defends his idea of a high-speed rail network
“ONE SECTION AT A TIME”: Wang Kwo-tsai was asked if the ministry had allocated a budget to conduct a study on his vision for the “nationwide high-speed rail system” By Shelley Shan / Journalist The government has neither assessed the possibility nor estimated the cost of building a “nationwide high-speed …
Read More »Cardiff City Center Diversions and Travel Tips for Saturday October 30
Generic photo of the Cardiff bus. Image: Rob Browne / Media Wales. Submitted by Cardiff Council Deviations and road closures are expected to come into effect in Cardiff city ââcenter on Saturday, October 30 as Wales take on New Zealand at the Principality Stadium. Kick-off is at 5:15 p.m. and …
Read More »Crystal Clinic Appoints Ferry President and CEO | Health
Daniel Ferry was recently appointed President and CEO of the Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center. He succeeds Ronald Suntken, who retired at the end of July after leading the physician-owned hospital system for 21 years. Ferry, who served the Crystal Clinic as a leader for eight years and as CFO for …
Read More »Heavy rains hit New York as Nor’easter beats the region
The threats were highlighted last month, when torrential rains brought by Ida set off tumultuous waters that killed 11 people, including a toddler and his parents, in basement apartments in New York City. At least 43 people have died in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut amid the watery …
Read More »HS2 | New Leeds station to launch despite expected cuts to the eastern leg
October 26, 2021 By Rob Hakimian The creation of a new station in Leeds is still part of the government’s plans for High Speed ââ2 (HS2), despite reports that the eastern part of the railway will be drastically reduced. You have read 1 of the 1 open access articles authorized …
Read More »Berkeley Pier blueprints workshop, ferry service arrives Wednesday
The closed Berkeley Pier seen through a chain link fence in mid-October 2021. Credit: Kelly Sullivan Should the city replace the municipal pier at Berkeley Marina – closed since 2015 – with a multi-purpose structure for regular commuter ferry service to San Francisco? EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a …
Read More »Ferry resumes operations after major upgrade | Local News
The MV New Jersey, one of three ferries in the Cape May-Lewes ferry system, is back after nearly a year in dry dock for new engines and overhaul. The MV New Jersey, one of three ferries in the Cape May-Lewes ferry system, is back after nearly a year in dry …
Read More »La Crosse County Seeks Public Help To Reach Sustainable Goals – WIZM 92.3FM 1410AM
What is the best way for the County of La Crosse to use its resources over the next several decades? County officials would welcome suggestions from the public, through an internet poll conducted until Nov. 8. Sustainability is the main theme of the survey, but county planner Charlie Handy says …
Read More »Part 2: Regional Transportation – Students in the GTA Need an Integrated Transit System
By Isaac Callan – Reporter for the Local Journalism Initiative October 24, 2021 – Brampton, Mississauga The City of Brampton became the latest municipality to join an ad hoc campaign for the integration of fares in Toronto and the surrounding 905 region. Commuters in the GTA have long looked across …
Read More »EDC survey on the impact of disruption to ferry service
Submitted by Victoria Compton The EDC recently launched an investigation to determine the economic and social impacts on residents of San Juan County, from recent service disruptions to Washington State Ferries. Initial results show that most residents who responded to the survey reported negative impacts. Main findings of the survey: …
Read More »Center refused to bear the financial burden of Kerala’s bullet train project
New Delhi, India (Urban Transport News): The central government has informed the state government of Kerala of its inability to take responsibility for the loans to be contracted with international agencies for the implementation of their ambitious high-speed train (Silver Line) project that would allow travel from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod …
Read More »After struggling to hire, Steamboat Springs Transit welcomes winter season drivers
New drivers practice Thursday at the Steamboat Springs Transit Center.John F. Russell / Steamboat Pilot and Today Shane Gassaway had never imagined trading his stack of thick philosophy textbooks in New Orleans for a bright green and orange waistcoat in Steamboat Springs. But two years after his decision to quit …
Read More »What Times-Call Readers Said This Week – Longmont Times-Call
Here is a selection of comments on articles published by The Times-Call on its Facebook page from October 16 to 22, 2021. CDOT threatens to withhold $ 34 million if RTD does not restore Boulder and Longmont commuter bus lines Tyler Camron Trevarton: If they lowered their prices to even …
Read More »Texas Supreme Court case challenging the progress of the bullet train project; 5 Ongoing Katy Business Projects & More Houston Area News
A conceptual render shows what a high speed rail station in Dallas could look like. The final design of the station has yet to be released. (Courtesy Texas Central) Read the most popular news from the Houston area from the past week. houston metro Turning the Tide, Texas Supreme Court …
Read More »Memories of the Saltash Ferry’s last trip on the river before the opening of the Tamar Bridge
The night the last Saltash Ferry crossed the Tamar six decades ago saw the end of a centuries-old water tradition. The faithful old ship began her last public voyage at 11:15 p.m. on Monday 23 October 1961, carrying her last passengers and vehicles safely across the water from St Budeaux …
Read More »Newark obtains transit village designation
October 22, 2021 Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti today announced that the city of Newark has been designated as a transit village, making it the 34e municipality to be recognized since the start of the program in 1999. The state’s Transit Village initiative …
Read More »Despite landslides, floods, Kerala pursues dream of Silverline project
Thiruvananthapuram: There has been speculation that the destruction of life and property left by the October floods and landslides would force the government of Kerala to keep the Rs 65,000 crore Silver Line project on hold. The truth is that the urgency shown by the government to carry out the …
Read More »Penn State to Offer Transportation Alternatives Amid Bus Service Changes
As of October 25, CATA bus through University Park will stop or shorten routes due to severe staff shortages. The following routes will be affected: No CATABUS or CATARIDE services on Sunday All service will start every day at 7 a.m. The Green Link is suspended indefinitely Due to a …
Read More »Could Chinese civilian ferries play a role in an invasion of Taiwan?
China appears to be improving its ability to transport heavily armed troops, weapons, supplies and combat vehicles using a large civilian ferry modified and reinforced for operational military use. In a recent military-civilian maneuver exercise, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) used the Chinese rejuvenation ferry to transport over a …
Read More »Smart Cities Connect: How Smart Mobility Technology Can Solve Resident Problems
How to create an efficient smart mobility project In November 2020, voters in Austin, Texas approved a $ 7 billion bond measure for the growing metro area. Christina Willingham, director of the Austin Smart Mobility office, noted that the city is adding an average of 184 residents per day and …
Read More »High-speed railway to strengthen long-term economic competitiveness: expert
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Economic expert Piter Abdullah said the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway will enhance Indonesia’s long-term economic competitiveness, as the project is developed through integration with other modes of transport. “The development of infrastructure is a prerequisite for improving our competitiveness. The development of a high-speed rail system will benefit …
Read More »A new look at One Central, but the $ 6.5 billion requested for government grant is the same
The proposed developer of One Central Chicago, the megaproject planned for the Metra property west of Soldier Field, appears to be covering the city of late with new renderings of the planned initial phase of the $ 20 billion effort. The images are awe-inspiring, depicting a transit and entertainment hub …
Read More »Seaspan Ferries to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Using Carbon-Neutral Renewable Natural Gas in LNG-Fueled Ships
NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, 20 October 2021 / CNW / – This week, Seaspan Ferries Corporation (Seaspan) became the first Canadian shipping company to pilot the use of renewable natural gas (RNG) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced by its liquefied natural gas transportation (LNG)) motorized marine fleet. Seaspan expects the …
Read More »America’s public transportation system still has hope – Scot Scoop News
America was a world leader in mass transit systems. Today, in a country dominated by cars, these systems have fallen out of favor. In the Bay Area, we have three main modes of public transportation: Bart, Caltrain, and the bus system. The only thing they all have in common is …
Read More »Passenger Rail Advocate Appreciates Midwestern High-Speed Rail Expansion Plan
An advocate for passenger rail transport said he liked the new plan for the next four decades of passenger rail transport. The new 12-state and federal Midwestern regional rail plan would take billions of dollars to realize. But Rick Harnish of the High Speed ââRail Alliance said the price was …
Read More »Trinity Metro adds useful new connection from Fort Worth to airport
In a giant leap for mankind who want to take public transportation to the airport, Trinity Metro has created a more convenient option for passengers traveling from Fort Worth to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. From November 1, they will connect TRE LINK directly to the DFW B. Huzzah airport …
Read More »New ferries may soon cross Delaware Bay
The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) has spent this year working on its master plan for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry (CMLF). And the next phase focuses on new ships. Over the summer, Seattle-based consulting engineers at DRBA and KPFF began reviewing the ridership and key features new ferries should …
Read More »City Council Reviews Last DART Path, After Years of Debate – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
The Last Path for D2, the second proposed DART rail transit route through downtown Dallas, received support and criticism when it was unveiled Monday at a meeting of the City Council Transportation Committee of Dallas. The new alignment maintains the west side of the proposed route but revises the east …
Read More »CI NATION ROUNDUP: Soon opening of a new HEB in Leander; Texas Supreme Court Grants New Hearing in Prominent High Speed Rail Case and More News
The new HEB store is located on Ronald Reagan Boulevard in North Leander. (Taylor Girtman / Community Impact Journal) Take a look at the top five trending stories in all Community impact journalcoverage areas from to October 18. Note: The following articles were published between October 15 and 16. Central …
Read More »CalMac Island ship out of service for a week interrupts ferry route
THE loss of a Scottish ferry for more than a week has resulted in a further disruption of rescue services. The 15-year-old MV Loch Shira, which can carry 36 cars and 250 passengers. has been out of service for more than a week after a collision with the seabed. CalMac …
Read More »SEPTA strike looms if deal is not reached by October 31
Sign up for our daily email newsletter to stay up to date with the latest local news across Philadelphia. More than 4,700 SEPTA workers could go on strike, virtually shutting down public transportation in Philadelphia, if labor negotiators fail to reach an agreement by the end of the month. Talks …
Read More »China transfers high-speed train to capital of Laos
The first high-speed train on the China-Laos railway line was transferred to Vientiane on October 16 and handed over to the operator. This white, red and blue painted electromotive force (EMU) train, designed and built in China, can travel at a maximum speed of 160 km / h. The train …
Read More »Malaise in Ibadan as traffic jams thicken | The Guardian Nigeria News
Getting around the city of Ibadan in Oyo State is gradually becoming a daunting task with the increase in traffic jams and indiscriminate commercial activity on the main roads. Ibadan was one of the more peaceful states in the southwest, with little to no traffic jams and a lower cost …
Read More »Passengers saw a woman being raped on a SEPTA train, but no one called 911, police said.
Pennsylvania man, 35, faces rape and assault charges after woman was sexually assaulted on a transit train Wednesday evening as passengers witnessed the attack but did not intervene, authorities said on Friday. The woman was assaulted around 11 p.m. while traveling on the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Market-Frankford line …
Read More »Korn Ferry Tour Q-School: Second Leg Recap from Florida, California, Alabama & New Mexico
School resumes. The second stop on the Korn Ferry Tour Q-School will take place at five locations across the country, starting in Brooksville, Fla. October 12-15 and ending with events October 19-22 in Dothan, Alabama; Murrieta, California; Plantation, Florida; and Albuquerque, New Mexico. The number of players exiting each site …
Read More »Railways m- The New Indian Express
Express news service Construction of the country’s high-speed rail corridor has been accelerated and Indian Railways has set a target of building 50 jetties each month. âThe high-speed train is a complex project; we have to understand that as speed increases things change tremendously. An important point among the efforts …
Read More »Astrid Fidelia, County Legislator, Eleventh Legislative Constituency
Laura Curran and Bruce Blakeman answer Liers’ questions in virtual town hall Hear what the Nassau County leadership contestants had to say as they answer questions from Long Islanders at a Newsday Live virtual town hall event. ASTRID FIDELIA Democratic CONTEXT: Fidelia, 54, is a licensed real estate broker who …
Read More »Start of the last of six LNG conversions on the Baleària ferry
Balearia’s Hedy Lamarr ropax is the latest of six LNG conversions (Balearia) Posted on Oct 15, 2021 4:57 PM by The maritime executive Spanish ferry operator Baleà ria is starting the last of six planned overhauls of its vessels by converting them to run on LNG. When the project is completed …
Read More »The government defends the high-speed train project considered by an expert as a “waste”
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The State Enterprise Ministry (SOE) responded to criticism from senior economist Faisal Basri of the Jakarta-Bandung bullet train project, who predicted that the project would continue to lose money until ” the end of time”. SOE ministry special staff member Arya Sinulingga on Thursday did not deny …
Read More »Alaska lawmaker bans flying over Covid mask rules
An Alaska lawmaker who was banned from Alaska Airlines flights after defying a federal mandate requiring passengers to wear masks revealed this week that she had tested positive for the coronavirus. Lawmaker Lora Reinbold, a Republican state senator who has also strongly criticized vaccination warrants, said on Facebook that she …
Read More »Welcome of the new CalMac ferries to Islay
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Read More »A new debate is emerging about the California bullet train: should it be high speed?
A fundamental new debate has emerged in the battle over the California high-speed rail project that could again significantly reduce the troubled effort: Should trains even be at high speed when the system is launched? It’s a conversation State Assembly Democrats want to have in the midst of negotiations over …
Read More »Oakdale plans Minneapolis-Stillwater – Twin Cities rapid transit buses
Oakdale officials are investigating new rapid transit bus lines along a 26-mile route from Minneapolis to Stillwater. At a meeting on Tuesday, city council members were presented with four bus service options along National Route 36. The options combine fast bus service and conventional buses to take passengers along the …
Read More »US to reopen land borders and cross vaccinated travelers from Canada and Mexico next month
From January 2022, the US government will also require that all inbound foreign visitors – even essential travelers – at land or sea ports of entry will need to prove that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The closure of the US land border to discretionary travel has been in …
Read More »Bay Area transit exploded last weekend, with numbers never seen since before the pandemic
A busy weekend in San Francisco brought back pre-pandemic crowds and brought the region’s struggling public transportation to life as thousands took to buses, trains and ferries to celebrate the return popular Fleet Week festivities and watch the Giants playoff series against rival Dodgers. The crowd helped regional transit agencies …
Read More »New high-speed train could affect desert bighorn sheep
A fight that has lasted for more than a decade still rages between the developers of a high-speed electric railway line and environmental groups. It revolves around an animal: the bighorn sheep of the desert. The railway line, which would connect Southern California to Las Vegas, has been on the …
Read More »Controller issues recommendations on post-COVID-19 transit policy
Image Credit: Office of the Comptroller Recommendations include increasing the number of affordable housing near metro stations and increasing service on metro lines and busy bus lines. On October 10, 2021, Controller Scott Stringer released âBeyond Rush Hour: COVID-19 and the Future of Public Transit,â a new report examining changes …
Read More »Alarm as Manly loses ferry fleet as Sydney emerges from lockdown
Alarm as Manly loses its ferry fleet As Sydney comes out of containment In a last ditch effort, supporters of the Save The Manly Ferries group will be aboard the final voyage of the Queenscliff ferry this Wednesday (13e October) at 1:40 p.m. from Manly to Circular Quay as the …
Read More »How DC plans to tackle the impacts of climate change on transportation infrastructure – Greater Washington
17th Street Flood Wall annual test installation by John Sonderman under a Creative Commons license. This summer’s extreme weather events have had a negative impact on transportation infrastructure in the United States. In June, the Portland, Oregon light rail service was forced to shut down after a heat wave that …
Read More »Alstom in talks with bidders to supply trains for Indian Railways private train project
New Delhi, India (Urban Transport News): The French multinational Alstom had recently had discussions with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and Megha Servo Drives Pvt Ltd, the only two bidders for the operation of private trains in the calls for tenders launched by the Ministry of Railways of …
Read More »Controller makes recommendations to MTA amid declining ridership
News 12 Staff October 10, 2021, 9:56 p.m. Updated: October 10, 2021, 9:56 p.m. City Comptroller Scott Stringer is making recommendations to the MTA due to a drop in ridership caused by the pandemic. Stringer says MTA metro ridership is currently 50% below pre-pandemic levels, while bus ridership is down …
Read More »Inter-island ferries most likely cause of harmful gas emissions, new study finds
A sensor on the Picton foreshore picks up roughly the same amount of sulfur dioxide in the air as a sensor outside of Tauranga harbor. In fact, it often captures more sulfur dioxide, a gas naturally present in volcanoes. It also comes from the combustion of coal or diesel. Last …
Read More »Why TransitTech is so vital for struggling public transport systems
Carpooling has swept through transportation systems over the past decade, bringing convenience, but also congestion, injustice and political strife. Now, a new category of transport network is emerging: TransitTech. It is a class of companies that use technology to help maximize transit systems. So what does TransitTech look like after …
Read More »Funding Request to Focus on I-66 Corridor Commuter Assistance Projects | news / fairfax
The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission will ask the Commonwealth Transportation Board to approve four projects to increase transit options in the Interstate 66 corridor. The expected combined cost is $ 5.75 million, with funding coming from toll revenues on I-66 inside the ring road. Local authorities and transportation agencies have …
Read More »House watchdog vows to pressure transport department over failed ferry purchase
Public hearings on the construction and failed implementation of two high-priced ferries for Newfoundland and Labrador’s intraprovincial fleet could take place this fall, the head of the House of Commons public accounts committee said. ‘Assembly. Tony Wakeham said it is common practice for hearings to take place after the release …
Read More »Can Silicon Valley VTA handle another tragedy or natural disaster?
Between wildfires, a mass shooting and an unprecedented pandemic, VTA and other Bay Area transit agencies face constant threats to long-term stability. Some public transport advocates fear that agencies will not be prepared for the next disaster. “They are not ready just when the big 8.0 (earthquake) hits the Hayward …
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