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☆ A trucking and rail strategy that boomed during pandemic shocks is heating up again
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Lori Ann Larocco | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

The shift in the volume of freight being moved from the East Coast to the West Coast was first highlighted in February in the ITS Port Rail Ramp Freight Index. He said the disruptions from the Suez Canal and Panama Canal have contributed to an almost 20% increase into the West Coast ports. "For our ports, transloading containers is always going to happen and we have the capacity to do more." The West Coast container volume rebound will also have a ceiling. "We probably don't get to the historical 10-year levels of West Coast market share versus East Coast share," Chan said.

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☆ Alaska's ice road oil truckers are in a boom, and causing a backlash
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Kevin Williams | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

With various North Slope oil production projects just ramping up, the years ahead look very promising for trucking in Alaska. Among the new North Slope activities is the ConocoPhillips Willow Project, which the Biden administration approved last year. A Doyon Drilling Inc. oil rig stands on the North Slope in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, U.S., on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesMeanwhile, the Pikka oil project by Australian company Santos is also taking shape on the North Slope, 50 miles west of Deadhorse. Most of the North Slope oil infrastructure (supplies, machinery, parts) is supplied by trucks that have to traverse the 414-mile Dalton Highway (Alaska Route 11).

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☆ Angela Chao's death comes after years of complaints to federal regulators about Tesla's reverse gear shift
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Katherine Long | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She told a friend she often accidentally put the car in reverse instead of drive. But instead of putting the car into drive, she accidentally put it in reverse. Business Insider found 12 complaints related to the Tesla reverse function in a database of automobile consumer complaints kept by the US Department of Transportation. The other five complaints were from people who said their cars appeared to switch between drive and reverse without warning. The federal database where BI located 12 concerns about reverse shifting contained 4,228 total complaints related to Teslas.

Persons: Angela Chao, Tesla, —, Chao, they'd, Teslas, It's Organizations: Service, Street Journal, Business, US Department of Transportation, Regulators, Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, Tesla, Drivers Locations: Austin, Teslas

That's the message from politicians who are closing in on the required number of votes needed to pass federal legislation that requires AM radios in every new car. The prevalence of AM broadcast radio has dipped in recent decades as more listeners turn to options such as satellite radio and podcasts during drivetime. “The emergency alert system works on the AM spectrum - that's where people get information about emergencies,” said independent Sen. Angus King of Maine. Photos You Should See View All 60 ImagesThe drive to save AM radio comes as some carmakers are phasing the format out. AM radio is also important for highway safety information and storm and weather updates, Collins said.

Persons: ”, Sen, Angus King of Maine, “, King, Republican Maine Sen, Susan Collins, Democratic Sen, Ed Markey, Collins, ” Collins Organizations: Republican Maine, Lawmakers, U.S . House, Representatives, Senate, U.S . Department of Transportation, Democratic, Massachusetts, National Association of Farm Broadcasters Locations: PORTLAND, Maine, America, U.S

☆ Biden's laws are pouring billions into new infrastructure and it could be a rare opportunity to make communities safer and more sustainable
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

The American Society of Civil Engineers gave it a C-minus in 2021 and said the US needed about $2.6 trillion in infrastructure investment over a decade. These include nonvehicle transportation projects such as pedestrian bridges and urban bike paths and neighborhood-level projects like park improvements. Inflation, worker shortages, and other obstaclesAcross the country, there are some key practical challenges to implementing infrastructure projects. Overcoming barriersLocal governments and employers across the country recognize many of the challenges to building and maintaining major projects. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act alone, 72 programs "emphasize or allow some type of workforce development activity," a Brookings report found.

Persons: —, Joe Biden, Joseph Kane, Charles Marohn, Marohn, Kane, Drew Angerer, it's, Biden, It's, Greg Gianforte Organizations: Service, American Society of Civil Engineers, Infrastructure Investment, Jobs, Business, Transportation, Brookings Institution, Rail, Potomac, White House, Texas Department, US Department of Transportation, Michigan's, Grant, they're, Biden, Builders and Contractors, Congress, Jobs Act, Brookings Locations: Washington, Strong, Baltimore, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Long, New York, Austin, Austinites, America, Detroit, Brookings, Montana

Tina Kotek wants to scrap a plan to implement tolls on large sections of two Portland-area interstates, she said Monday. Kotek sent a letter to the Oregon Transportation Commission on Monday saying the Regional Mobility Pricing Project for Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 should be halted, KGW-TV reported. Kotek’s letter came a few weeks after a survey found a majority of Oregon voters opposed the Regional Mobility Pricing Project tolls, KOIN-TV reported. Photos You Should See View All 60 ImagesThe move also came after the Oregon Department of Transportation produced a report on the equity impacts of tolling and the agency’s plan to mitigate the impacts on low-income Portlanders. Beyer said “metro leadership views on tolling have changed” and “local and regional opposition to tolling makes clear that Oregon is not ready for regional tolling."

Persons: Tina Kotek, Kotek, ”, Julie Brown, Lee Beyer, Kris Strickler, Beyer, Strickler, ” Brown, ” Kotek, Washington that’s Organizations: —, Oregon Transportation, Oregon Department of Transportation, ” Oregon Transportation, Washington Locations: PORTLAND, — Oregon, Portland, Oregon, ” Oregon

☆ Bike lanes are good for business
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Adam Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Freaked-out business owners have been fighting bike lanes coast to coast, in cities from San Diego to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Rowe compared sales taxes in these “Neighborhood Business Districts” with those in similar districts in the city that didn’t get bike lanes. In one NBD, which replaced car lanes and three parking spots with two bike lanes, sales closely tracked those in the bike-less areas, both in peaks and troughs. Sometimes nothing changed, but more often the areas near bike lanes wound up with more employees and more revenue. It’s the new normal.” All the data in the world may prove that bike lanes are good for business.

Persons: —, ”, Joseph Poirier, Nelson Nygaard, “, It’s, I’ve, Kyle Rowe, Rowe, it’s, Poirer, Jenny Liu, Wei Shi, Liu, Poirier, Shi, ” Liu, downtowns, who’s, Larisa Ortiz, ” Poirier, Adam Rogers Organizations: —, University of Washington, New York City Department of Transportation, ”, San, Portland State University, Center for Urban Studies, Portland State, Boston Globe, Automobile, Getty, Business Locations: San Diego, Cambridge , Massachusetts, Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx, ”, San Francisco, there’s, Oregon, Portland, San Francisco , Minneapolis, Memphis, Minneapolis, America’s, downtowns, United States, Chicago ; New York City, Angeles

☆ Why Bicycle Deaths in New York City Are at a 23-Year High
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Keith Collins | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Historically, most people who have died riding bicycles in New York City were killed in collisions with cars and trucks on streets that did not have bike lanes, and that was the case last year as well. According to a New York Times analysis of preliminary police reports about the 30 deaths, most of the cyclists who died in 2023 collided with automobiles in areas without bike infrastructure, regardless of the type of bike they were riding. The rise in electric bike deaths does not appear to be the result of an increase in e-bike ridership, at least not entirely, according to the Department of Transportation. And although the most visible e-bike users in New York may be delivery workers and Citi Bike riders, the majority of people who died on e-bikes last year were neither. Only one delivery worker died from an e-bike crash, according to the department, and four people died using electric Citi Bikes, according to Lyft, which owns the bike share program.

Organizations: New York Times, Department of Transportation, Citi Locations: New York City, New York

☆ Nashville I-40: Small plane crash leaves several dead and forces highway closure
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Joe Sutton | Elizabeth Wolfe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

But the pilot soon told air traffic control that they wouldn’t make it to the tarmac. Audio from the website LiveATC.net captured the communication between the pilot and the air traffic controller before the fatal crash. The aircraft exploded into flames upon impact, Nashville Fire Department spokesperson Kendra Loney said. Police have yet to publicly identify the victims and are still working to determine where the plane originated from. Approximate location of a plane crash along Interstate 40 East on Monday night.

Persons: John C, Don Aaron, LiveATC.net, John, Aaron, ” Aaron, Kendra Loney, ” Loney, Rebekah Hammonds, CNN’s Amanda Jackson, Caroll Alvarado Organizations: CNN, Tune, Metro Nashville Police, John Tune, Costco, Nashville Fire, Police, National Transportation Safety, Federal Aviation Administration, Tennessee Department of Transportation

The Sugar Bowl Ski Resort located near Donner Peak recorded 87 inches (7.25 feet) of snow from Friday to Sunday. Snow blocks the door of the maintenance shop of the ski resort Sierra-at-Tahoe on Friday, March 1, 2024. At least 5 feet of snow buried the resort, but strong winds carried snow into even taller piles called snow drifts. Snow completely engulfs a guest's car at the ski resort Sierra-at-Tahoe on Friday, March 1, 2024. The California Highway Patrol posted a photo Saturday afternoon of one of its cars stuck in snow.

Persons: Jax, Jane Tyska, “ Organizations: CNN, Sierra, Area, AP, Sugar Bowl, Donner Summit, California Highway Patrol, California Department of Transportation Locations: Sierra Nevada, Northern California, Pacific, Truckee , California, California, Nevada, Tahoe, Sierra, Twin, Truckee, Kingvale, Auburn

☆ Interested in a government job? Begin your search here
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Public sector opportunities vary but there are some key sites to scan if you're interested in a job. Government job openings peaked with 1,120 job openings in May 2023, FRED data shows, which is a 75% increase from two years prior. Federal, state, local, and contracting jobs are listed on different platforms and some of these roles may require certifications or clearances depending on the job description. You'll want to start by making a profile on the site, which will allow you to cater your job search to roles that you qualify for. Usually, these sites will have an FAQ page about how to get a job within the state or county.

Persons: —, FRED, Here's, usajobs.gov, USAjobs.com, You'll, Clearancejobs.com Organizations: Service, Tech, York State Department of Locations: TikTok, Federal, State, New York

CNN —Blizzard conditions continued to slam Northern California over the weekend with damaging winds and heavy snow dumping on mountain ridges down to the valleys. The most extreme conditions are unfolding at the highest elevations in the mountains, with whiteout conditions and hurricane-force winds. The weather service has warned of “high to extreme” avalanche danger through Sunday afternoon in the Central Sierra and Greater Lake Tahoe area. “Expect snowy conditions throughout the park,” park officials said. A blizzard warning remains in effect for the park area until 7 p.m. on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Hanford, California.

Persons: “, Whiteouts, Brooke Hess, Mario Tama Organizations: CNN, Blizzard, Prediction, Central Sierra, Intermountain, Weather, West, National Weather Service, California Department of Transportation, Donner Summit, California Highway Patrol, Facebook, Officials Locations: Northern California, Sierra Nevada, Nevada, Greater Lake Tahoe, Sierra, California, Tahoe, Twin, Truckee, Truckee , California, Colfax, Yosemite, Hanford , California

☆ Why checked bag fees are at record highs
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Checked bag fees are hitting record highs as airlines up the ante. So an airline can save $75 million in tax fees off its $1 billion revenue in domestic checked-bag fees. The introduction of bag fees was also a response to the rise of low-price carriers like Spirit in the United States and Ryanair in Europe. But airlines kept the bag fees in place and even raised them in an effort to make up for the lost revenue from change fees. Bag fees have been a political punching bag.

Persons: they’ve, Gary Leff, ”, Henry Harteveldt, Blaise Waguespack, Sen, Mary Landrieu, ” Leff, Pete Buttigieg, Leff, “ Organizations: New, New York CNN, United Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Airlines, Department of Transportation, Delta SkyMiles American Express, Airlines ’, “ Airlines, Atmosphere Research, Embry, Riddle Aeronautical University, Ryanair, The Transportation Department Locations: New York, Denver, Dallas, Daytona Beach , Florida, United States, Europe

☆ Yes, cruise jails are a thing. Here's what could land you in one.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Business Insider reached out to Rowley and Carnival Cruise Line for comment. Cruise ship workers told BBC Three in 2022 that while most passengers are considerate, "about 5% can be a nightmare." "It isn't the intention of the cruise line to keep guests here for any great period of time." A former cruise ship security officer told Le Teace that assault or murder are reasons for a passenger being locked in the brig. Carnival Cruise Line and the Cruise Line International Association did not return BI's requests for comment.

Persons: —, it's, Theresa Rowley, Rowley, she'd, there's, Emma Le Teace, Emma Cruises, you'll, Le Teace Organizations: Service, Business, Carnival Cruise, BBC, FBI, US Department of Transportation, Cruise, Cruise Line International Locations: Rowley, Miami

☆ US allows China to boost passenger flights to 50 per week as summer travel season nears
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Laura He | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

By February of that year, most American airlines had suspended flights to China due to fears about the coronavirus. In the next month, the CAAC slashed international flights to China, citing the need to curb imported Covid-19 cases. Despite the two sides amending their rules after negotiations, the number of flights between the United States and China still fell significantly during the pandemic. We look forward to once again welcoming Chinese group travel to the United States,” she said in a statement issued at the time. In June, Reuters reported that newly approved flights by Chinese airlines were indeed avoiding Russian airspace on their way to the United States.

Persons: Hong Kong CNN —, David McNew, Trump, Gina Raimondo, ”, Biden Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, US Department of Transportation, ” Citi, Civil Aviation Administration of China, Air China, LAX Tom, US, Reuters Locations: China, Hong Kong, Hong Kong CNN — Washington, United States, Los Angeles , California, Beijing, Washington, Russia, Ukraine

☆ How Benjamin O. Davis Sr. and Davis Jr. became America’s first Black generals
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( Nicole Chavez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

In 1940, Benjamin O. Davis Sr. became the first Black person to achieve the rank of brigadier general in the US Army. Twenty years after his father made history, Davis Jr. became the first Black brigadier general in the Air Force in 1960. Davis Sr. was born in Washington, DC, less than 20 years after the ratification of the 13th amendment, which abolished slavery. So, Davis Jr. moved alone to Chicago for nearly two years to secure the nomination and his spot at West Point. “So, (the Army) provided no opportunities for African Americans to lead troops, it provided no opportunities before 1940 for African Americans to fly airplanes, there were no African Americans in the Marine Corps,” Moye added.

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(AP) — The driver of a stolen tow truck led police on a chase through Maryland on Friday, using the vehicle to break through a barricade of law enforcement vehicles and ram private cars that got in its way. Troopers from the College Park barrack responded to a report of a stolen State Highway Administration truck shortly before 5:15 p.m., according to Maryland State Police. The suspect jumped in the truck and took off when the tow truck operator got out to assist with an incident in Prince George's County where the Interstate 495 beltway intersects Interstate 95, Maryland Department of Transportation spokesperson Shantee Felix said in a text message. Officers smashed the vehicle’s windows and pulled the driver out, helicopter footage from WUSA-TV shows. Photos You Should See View All 33 ImagesThe suspect was arrested shortly before 6:30 p.m., according to state police.

Persons: Shantee Felix Organizations: Administration, Maryland State Police, Maryland Department of Transportation, Officers, WUSA, Officials Locations: Md, Maryland, Prince George's County, Montgomery County

☆ The Transport Department reminded fliers they can get a $37,000 fine for misbehaving on planes — after 2 passengers were filmed in a midair fistfight
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Two passengers on a Southwest got into a fistfight, a video shows. 42 days into the year, there have already been 206 reports of unruly passengers. AdvertisementThe Department of Transportation issued a reminder to fliers to behave on flights after two passengers had a fistfight in midair. A video obtained by the outlet shows concerned passengers and crew getting between them and trying to calm them down. Advertisement42 days into the year, the Federal Aviation Administration has already received 206 reports of unruly passengers.

Persons: —, you've Organizations: Service, of Transportation, Hawaii, NBC Bay Area, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transport Locations: Oakland , California, Hawaii

☆ United grounded 5 planes because it couldn't turn off their 'No Smoking' signs, breaking a strange FAA rule
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

United Airlines "briefly" grounded its Airbus A321neos due to a peculiar rule. It needed an exemption from requirements flight crew be able to turn off "No Smoking" signs. United received an exemption for Boeing jets in 2020, but ordered the A321neos a year later. The FAA told BI it was "working to quickly resolve a non-safety issue that United Airlines discovered with some of its Airbus A321neo aircraft." Around four hours after those statements, a United spokesperson said the FAA gave it permission to keep operating the jets while it evaluates the exemption request.

Persons: —, United, PJ9i1QRzn4, nQU7I4e1WK — Jason Rabinowitz Organizations: Airlines, Airbus, Boeing, Service, United Airlines, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, United, FAA, Airbus A321neo

More than 1,000 flights were canceled so far Tuesday morning, mostly at the airports in the New York City area and in Boston. It was the first major snowstorm in New York City since February 2022. The city, which has the nation's largest school system, switched to remote learning and closed its buildings Tuesday because of the storm. Some of the highest snowfall totals were forecast for the northern suburbs of New York City and southwestern Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service. Dan McKee signed an executive order shuttering state government offices Tuesday and banning tractor-trailer travel on all interstates and state roads beginning at midnight.

Persons: It's, ”, Ricky Smith, Eric Adams, “, Ned Lamont, ” Lamont, Maura Healey, Michelle Wu, Dan McKee, McKee, Steve Sullivan, Steve LeBlanc, Kathy McCormack, Jeff Martin, Mike Balsamo, Bruce Shipkowski, Ron Todt Organizations: New, Gov, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Police Department, National Weather Service, Massachusetts Gov, Boston, Rhode, Rhode Island Gov, Airports, Associated Press Locations: HARTFORD, Conn, New York City, Boston, “, Connecticut, Doylestown, Massachusetts, New England, Rhode Island, Massachusetts , Connecticut, New York, Alabama, Georgia, Concord , New Hampshire, Atlanta, Stony Brook , New York, Toms River , New Jersey, Philadelphia

The East Coast Is Sinking New satellite-based research reveals how land along the coast is slumping into the ocean, compounding the danger from global sea level rise. SINKING BY 2050 RISING –5 +5 cm –20 –15 –10 0 Atlantic City is sinking up to 4 centimeters per decade. SINKING BY 2050 RISING –5 +5 cm –20 –15 –10 0 Several hotspots in Maryland are sinking over 10 centimeters per decade, while other areas are rising. SINKING BY 2050 RISING –5 +5 cm –20 –15 –10 0 Charleston, S.C., which is affected by groundwater pumping, is sinking up to 5.7 centimeters per decade. Portland, Maine 47.0 cm 45.8 cm +40 cm 40.6 cm Relative sea level rise 33.8cm +30 cm +20 cm SUBSIDENCE +10 cm Change since 1925 Global sea level rise 1925 2023 1925 2023 1925 2023 1925 2023 Sources: Dangendorf (2019) and the National Oceanography Centre.

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A nasty storm with 60 mph winds raked parts of the Northeast on Tuesday creating dangerous conditions on the road and snarling airports. More than 1,200 flights were cancelled before noon, mostly along the East Coast, but that is likely to spread west as the day goes on. Airlines can’t control the weather, but they are still required to provide refunds for customers whose flights are canceled. Airlines usually cancel flights hours or even days before departure time. If lots of flights are canceled, airline agents will soon be swamped.

Persons: Jeff Klee, ”, Kyle Potter, Joe Biden, “, Potter, Kurt Ebenhoch Organizations: Airlines, Twitter, ASK, CheapAir.com, Transportation Department, U.S . Department of Transportation Locations: East Coast, Delta

In the aftermath of that storm, safety experts offered advice on how people can stay safe if they are stuck in their vehicles. First, do not leave your car, experts said. If you run out of water, drink melted snow, Dr. Mitchell said. Drive slowly to avoid skidding, and note that it takes longer to decelerate in icy road conditions, according to AAA. Drivers should inspect tires monthly and before long trips, according to guidance issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Persons: Ken Zafren, ”, Gordon Giesbrecht, Steve Mitchell, Grant Lipman, Mitchell, Lipman Organizations: Woodrow, Stanford University, Alaska Native Medical Center, University of Manitoba, Credit, . Virginia Department of Transportation, Associated Press, American Kennel Club, National Weather Service, AAA, National, Traffic Safety Administration Locations: Alexandria, Va, Virginia, Alaska, Anchorage , Alaska, Seattle, Fredericksburg

☆ JetBlue resets with new CEO, industry veterans to run airline on time, and profitably
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

In this article JBLU Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTA JetBlue Airways plane prepares to depart New York's LaGuardia Airport. Leslie Josephs | CNBCIn the 24 years since JetBlue Airways ' first flight, the New York-based airline has pushed the envelope for a carrier of its size. And, until a judge blocked the deal last month, it planned to buy budget airline Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion. Last week, JetBlue said it has hired back the airline's former chief commercial officer, Marty St. George, 59, as president. A JetBlue Airways plane sits on the tarmac at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on January 31, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — A small airplane collided with a vehicle as it made an emergency landing on Interstate 75 in southwest Florida on Friday afternoon, authorities said. The crash landing happened near the Pine Ridge Road exit in Collier County, just north of where the interstate heads east toward Fort Lauderdale along what is known as Alligator Alley. The Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release that the southbound lanes were closed and advised motorists to seek alternate routes. A photo captured by the Florida Department of Transportation showed a huge plume of black smoke rising from the plane. It was not immediately known if anyone was injured.

Organizations: Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Department of Transportation Locations: NAPLES, Fla, Florida, Collier County, Fort Lauderdale

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