China Eastern Airlines has adjusted its bellyhold freight business deal with sister carrier China Cargo Airlines, in light of changing market conditions following the coronavirus outbreak. The SkyTeam carrier states that the adjustments come amid falling demand for passenger transport, as well as its recent foray into the “unconventional method” […]
Means of Transportation
Researchers at UMd. to study public transit planning in Baltimore
Researchers in Maryland received a multimillion-dollar grant to improve transportation in Baltimore.A team of University of Maryland researchers is partnering with public officials, transit advocacy groups and other universities to improve transportation options for Baltimore City residents, particularly those in low-income neighborhoods that rely on bus and light rail systems.Be […]
Amtrak seeks billions more from Congress to keep trains running and pay employees | Government and Politics
A Chicago-bound Amtrak train passes through De Soto on Thursday afternoon. Byron Hetzler CARBONDALE — Amtrak, which provides a critical long-distance transportation option for Southern Illinoisans, is seeking billions of dollars in additional funding from Congress in order to keep trains running and avoid further staff reductions. In a letter […]
ODOT Reconstructs, Widens Portion of I-76 in Akron : CEG
ODOT is investing $25,500,000 to reconstruct and widen close to 1 mi. of I-76 between Akron and Barberton in Summit County. (The Ruhlin Company photo) The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), over the years, has been addressing its infrastructure deficit to replace aging roads and bridges and to upgrade crucial […]
More than 20,000 animals hit by vehicles in North Carolina in 1 year; Guilford County 2nd on list of NC counties with most animal collisions
RALEIGH, N.C. — More than 20,000 animals were hit by vehicles in North Carolina last year as the number continues to rise, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. NCDOT says that more development across the state has pushed animals into dangerous situations, and more drivers on the roads […]
Coronavirus pandemic takes toll on health of Licking County economy
NEWARK — The health of the Licking County economy mirrors the health concerns of its residents, as the persistent coronavirus pandemic takes a toll on household finances. The leisure and hospitality industry has been decimated by forced closures, social distancing restrictions and health fears. Unemployment remains above 7%, sales tax and […]
Gondal, Rajkot APMCs flooded with fresh arrivals of groundnut
© Provided by The Indian Express Major agricultural produce market committees (APMCs) in Saurashtra are flooded with the fresh arrivals of the oilseed as usual as there has been no major shift in marketing chain of this important crop of Saurashtra despite the state government abolishing levies on traders procuring […]
Exactly what the new Covid rules mean across the UK
England is expected to be carved up into three tiers from Wednesday with restrictions placed on each area depending on levels of coronavirus transmission. The Liverpool city region will be placed in the most serious “very high” risk category, while the high alert level reflects interventions in many areas subject […]
North Syracuse schools going remote Tuesday because of bus driver shortage
Syracuse, N.Y. — Starting Tuesday, all schools in the North Syracuse district will switch to remote learning after coronavirus quaranting has caused a shortage of school bus drivers, according to the district. Only one school bus driver has tested positive for Covid-19, according to Daniel Bowles, superintendent of the […]
Executive Car of the Year 2020: Mercedes E-Class
If you were going to list the key attributes any executive saloon needed to posses, it would read like a checklist for the new Mercedes E-Class: style, space, comfort and an element of luxury, efficiency, performance and technology. The updated E received a mid-life boost earlier this year, which elevated […]
FWB awaits word on study for possible “around the mound” project
Tony Judnich | Northwest Florida Daily News FORT WALTON BEACH — Construction of the city’s proposed “around the mound” project that would reroute downtown traffic will not take place in conjunction with the state-led construction of the new Brooks Bridge, a state transportation official said Monday. “They are two separate projects,” […]
Public meetings for the week of Oct. 11
Monday Urban County Policy Board, meeting remotely. 8:30 a.m., regular meeting: CARES Act funding, program updates, CAPER overview, community needs assessment. Vancouver City Council, meeting remotely. Broadcast on CVTV.org and by phone at 1-866-899-4679 access code 701-736-437. 4 p.m., workshop: Biennial transportation budget overview. 6:30 p.m., regular meeting: Proclamations of […]
2020 RTD Board Of Directors, District G: Ken Mihalik and Julien Bouquet On The Issues
District G covers the far southeastern portions of RTD’s district, including Centennial, Lone Tree and Parker. Incumbent Ken Mihalik faces challenger Julien Bouquet. The candidates appear here by incumbent first, then alphabetical by surname. What’s your elevator pitch for why voters should choose you? Mihalik – Since 2017, RTD opened […]
All lanes reopen following crash on I-71/I-75 south in Kenton County
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CTC Chair Hilary Norton Reflects on Sea Change in State Transportation Priorities
In this TPR interview, Hilary Norton, newly appointed chair of the California Transportation Commission, reflects on the ‘phenomenal sea change’ driving state investments in transportation infrastructure and in advance of the 2020 national election. Citing Governor Newsom’s “all of the above” approach, Norton shares her priorities for the CTC and […]
Gwen Myers, Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners, District 3
In an effort to help you make informed decisions during the General Election, ABC Action News has reached out to dozens of candidates running for office. The following statements have been submitted to ABC Action News by the candidate. Every candidate was given the same set of questions. These are […]
HK arrests nine people suspected of helping 12 detained in China | China
Police say the group is suspected of providing the boat and funds to help the 12 activists who were trying to get to Taiwan. Police in Hong Kong said on Saturday that they had arrested nine people who were suspected of helping the 12 residents detained by the mainland authorities […]
Cooler air brings a flash of relief, but winter holds back promise of rain
Bad enough that the rain predicted for this weekend never materialized. According to climate experts, there’s growing evidence that the entire winter could be drier than usual — another ominous twist in a troublesome year. Cooler air brings a flash of relief, but winter holds back promise of rain Tran […]
Forget Big Oil, These 3 Stocks Are Better Energy Investments
Big oil has seen better days. Shares of giant oil companies like ExxonMobil, BP, and Shell have lost more than 50% of their value over the last decade on average. Conditions have gotten so bad in the oil patch that BP plans to pivot away from the sector toward renewable […]
Free Lake Oswego: Vote No on Metro 2020 Transport Package
The Metro 2020 Transport Package protects Lake Oswego for private ownership. The Metro 2020 Transport package keeps Black, Brown and Indigenous people from accessing the most beautiful freshwater lake in the Portland Metro region. The Grande Ronde Tribe was forcibly removed from this area. The oldest indigenous artifacts in Oregon […]