Category: Travel and Infrastructure
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America’s Top 100 Most Affordable Cities with Outstanding Schools
Dwellics, the authority in U.S. city data and personalized advice on where to move, has unveiled its 2022 list of the Top 100: Most Affordable Cities with Top Schools. Dwellics analyzed financial and educational data on more than 50,000 U.S. cities to compile the report. Considerations include taxes, childcare cost, housing cost, cost of living index, average teacher…
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Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Releases 2021 Visitor Profile Study
LAS VEGAS —The majority of visitors to Las Vegas in 2021 felt their travel experience met or exceeded their expectations, according to research published today by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). The findings were part of the annual Visitor Profile Study, compiled by the LVCVA’s Research Center. The study found that 48 percent…
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Government of Canada invests in safety at airports in Quebec
Canadians rely on safe and well-maintained local and regional airports to support vibrant communities. These airports also support essential air services including community resupply, air ambulance, search and rescue, and forest fire response. The Minister of National Revenue, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Annie Koutrakis, on behalf of the…
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AMTRAK AND PENN STATION PARTNERS BEGIN BALTIMORE PENN STATION CONSTRUCTION
BALTIMORE – Amtrak and Penn Station Partners, the Baltimore-based global development team leading the transformation and renewal of the city’s main transportation hub, have commenced with the start of construction at Baltimore Penn Station with the installation of scaffolding, fencing, and materials around the station exterior. “Amtrak and the Penn Station Partners team are returning Baltimore’s Penn Station to…
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Hy-Hybrid Energy Selected as a Finalist For Hydrogen Future Awards 2022- “Hydrogen Rising Star Company of the Year”
The award honours the new emerging company that has great passion and impact via clear and strategic professional and team goals.We are honoured to be recognised as an emerging company that is driving the future of zero-emission mobility, also thrilled to see our efforts finally paying off.”— Dr. Naveed Akhtar, CEO, Hy-Hybrid Energy GLASGOW, SCOTLAND,…
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Crews complete bridge work over I-17
While the I-17 was closed between Northern and Peoria avenues Jan. 14-17, construction crews completed a major milestone for the Northwest Extension Phase II. Crews installed six steel tub girders that will support the system’s first rail-only bridge over a freeway. The design of the bridge includes a 250-foot main span without any pier column supports…
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Space Needle Renovation Tops American Institute of Architects Prestigious Award List
Celebrated design firm Olson Kundig takes home top honor for reimagining the iconic tower, travelers see Seattle like never before through revolving glass floor and tilting glass walls The Space Needle’s Century Project renovation — a $100M reinvestment and reimagining of the iconic landmark — is still garnering rave reviews from travelers and design experts alike. This…
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CalMod – Electrification and the Future of Caltrain
Caltrain ( San Francisco) The Caltrain Modernization Program will transform the current diesel system to an electric system. It will improve reliability, frequency and safety. Electrification will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90%. For more information about how Caltrain is upgrading its system, visit the CalMod webpage: http://www.caltrain.com/projectsplans…
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AMTRAK DEBUTS NEW NATIONAL NETWORK LOCOMOTIVES
Cleaner, faster, more efficient engines now in service; More to be ordered CHICAGO – New Amtrak locomotives – made in the U.S. and cleaner, faster, and more fuel efficient than predecessors – began service today pulling the famous Amtrak Empire Builder train westbound from Chicago to Seattle. Locomotives 301 and 302 are among the first of 75 locomotives…
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Texas Based Electric Scooter Company GOTRAX Expands Dealer Program to 200 Locations
The GOTRAX whole sale program now allowing up to 100 more applicants to participate, after successful program launch in 2021 DALLAS, TX — GOTRAX an electric scooter start up based in Dallas TX is now opening 100 new positions in their exclusive dealer (wholesale) program. “The independent dealers are a big part of GOTRAX’s strategy in…