Transportation planning

CAREERS ON THE SUNCOAST: What It's Like to Work Where You Want to Live

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The Last Best Place, View, City, News, University Parkway, Webster University, U.S. News & World Report, FSU, Multimedia, Transportation planning, Transport, MBA, Public works, Leadership, Florida State University, Civil engineering, Population, Regulation and licensure in engineering, Suncoast, Family, Renewable energy, Management

SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's not uncommon for Sarasota natives to move back to the region and settle down. Upon seeing what other cities across the United States have to offer, the many benefits of Sarasota County continue to attract not just people from other states, but also those who originate from the area. 

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  • Careers on the Suncoast features a series of job experiences and opportunities in Sarasota County, Florida, as told by its residents.
  • SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's not uncommon for Sarasota natives to move back to the region and settle down.
  • Born in Sarasota but raised between Tampa and Miami, Paula frequented Sarasota County so much to the point that she considered it a second home growing up.
  • Paula began working for the Sarasota County Government's Public Works department and has moved up the leadership ranks ever since.

BRT Apartments Corp. Generates Gain of Approximately $30 Million from Sales of Two Properties

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Transport, Service industries, Human activities, Bus rapid transit, Bus transport, Sustainable transport, Sustainable urban planning, Transportation planning, Mortgage loan

GREAT NECK, N.Y., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BRT Apartments Corp. (NYSE:BRT) today announced it completed the sale of two multi-family properties owned by an unconsolidated joint venture in which BRT has a 50% interest.

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  • GREAT NECK, N.Y., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BRT Apartments Corp. (NYSE:BRT) today announced it completed the sale of two multi-family properties owned by an unconsolidated joint venture in which BRT has a 50% interest.
  • BRT estimates that as a result of these sales, it will, in the third quarter, after giving effect to its $4.2 million share of a mortgage prepayment charge, recognize an aggregate gain of approximately $30 million of equity in earnings.
  • BRT is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates multi-family properties.
  • Additional financial and descriptive information on BRT, its operations and its portfolio, is available at BRTs website at: http://BRTapartments.com .

eSSENTIAL Accessibility Expands Leadership Team With New VP of Accessibility

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Web accessibility, Design, Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Articles, Computer accessibility, Disability, Human behavior, Deque Systems

TORONTO, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- eSSENTIAL Accessibility (eA), an Accessibility-as-a-Service platform, announced today the appointment of Tom Babinszki as its new Vice President of Accessibility.

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  • TORONTO, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- eSSENTIAL Accessibility (eA), an Accessibility-as-a-Service platform, announced today the appointment of Tom Babinszki as its new Vice President of Accessibility.
  • With more than 20 years of experience in the accessibility space, Babinszki joins eA to increase its accessibility training and compliance services while continuing to create more inclusive experiences for individuals with disabilities.
  • Most recently, he served as Principal Digital Accessibility Engineer at UnitedHealth Group, spearheading accessibility training initiatives and consulting with product-focused teams to enhance mobile accessibility.
  • eSSENTIAL Accessibility is the smarter way to digital accessibility and legal compliance.

Monmouth Capital Management Purchases New ADA Compliance Software for Their Website MonmouthCM.com, Improving Accessibility for Those with Disabilities

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Web accessibility, Design, Articles, Human activities, Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disability, Americans with Disabilities Act, AccessiBe

Monmouth Capital Management purchased and installed an ADA Compliance software solution sold by Nth Degree Media and Management Group, Inc. (Nth Degree Group / nthdegreegroup.net ).

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  • Monmouth Capital Management purchased and installed an ADA Compliance software solution sold by Nth Degree Media and Management Group, Inc. (Nth Degree Group / nthdegreegroup.net ).
  • "This accessibility software widget is especially helpful for those with visual impairments or any other disabilities that would otherwise limit access to our website."
  • Accessibility Software assists business websites in following Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) in addition to the requirements of the ADA.
  • Their ADA CompliaSite software is an affordable option to help ensure a site's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Multilingual Meeting Platform, KUDO, Sponsors Hopin's "Illuminate" Conference July 7th

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Urban planning, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on science and technology, Videotelephony, Web conferencing, Accessibility, Transportation planning, Urban design, Hopin, Event management, Human behavior, Human activities

On July 7th, KUDO will provide all attendees with a behind-the-scenes look at how this tool will help them produce language-inclusive events in a post-pandemic environment.

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  • On July 7th, KUDO will provide all attendees with a behind-the-scenes look at how this tool will help them produce language-inclusive events in a post-pandemic environment.
  • To communicate with this cross-cultural community of event professionals, Hopin chose KUDO as the vehicle to bring language-inclusivity to its hybrid conference experience and provide event professionals with best-of-class tools for event production.
  • The tools we bring to meeting and event planners open avenues for accessibility for businesses worldwide, big or small."
  • Hybrid meetings are a new territory for all event planners, a go-to formula that will now become part of almost every type of meeting, conference or exhibition throughout the world.

BRT Apartments Corp. Agrees to Sell Two Multi-Family Properties and Will Recognize Embedded Gains in the Portfolio

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Transport, Service industries, Human activities, Bus rapid transit, Bus transport, Sustainable transport, Sustainable urban planning, Transportation planning, Underwriting

We are excited about the Bells Bluff acquisition and will continue to look for acquisitions that meet our underwriting criteria.

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  • We are excited about the Bells Bluff acquisition and will continue to look for acquisitions that meet our underwriting criteria.
  • Both properties are owned by an unconsolidated joint venture in which BRT has a 50% interest.
  • BRT is a real estate investment trust that either directly, or through joint ventures, owns, operates and, to a lesser extent, develops multi-family properties.
  • Additional financial and descriptive information on BRT, its operations and its portfolio, is available at BRTs website at: http://BRTapartments.com .

Highlights - Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy - consideration of amendments - 15.06.2021 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Transportation planning, Urban planning, Human behavior, Human activities, Accessibility, Ergonomics, Urban design, Sustainability

Sustainable solutions should be designed in a way that improves mobility and accessibility for all.

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  • Sustainable solutions should be designed in a way that improves mobility and accessibility for all.
  • Transport networks should be especially (re)shaped to women's needs in improving accessibility, safety and comfort in the transportation modes favoured by women.
  • Time has come to make European cities harassment and unsafety free, by improving legislation, management, policies, infrastructures and security technology.
  • Women's participation in consultation, planning and decision making processes in mobility will be a key to achieve these goals.

Los Angeles Releases a New Data-Driven Plan to Promote Sustainable Transportation

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Monday, June 7, 2021
California, Sustainable transport, Transportation in Los Angeles, Transportation demand management, Transportation planning, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Union Station, Department of transportation, Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles City Planning (City Planning) and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) unveiled proposed changes to the City's existing Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles City Planning (City Planning) and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) unveiled proposed changes to the City's existing Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program.
  • The update aims to reduce the number of overall vehicle trips taken in LA, leveraging the latest technologies and incentives to offer sustainable alternative modes of transportation.
  • "When we incentivize a wider range of transportation options, we build a future with greater mobility, less traffic, and improved health outcomes for Los Angeles."
  • City Planning and LADOT will be better positioned to require new developments to contribute to the City's expanding transportation options.

Government of Canada invests in projects to improve access to services for persons with disabilities in Cumberland and Colchester

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Articles, Disability rights, Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Disability, Inclusion, Disability rights movement, Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility

One of the many ways the Government of Canada is taking action to break down those barriers is through funding programs like the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF).

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  • One of the many ways the Government of Canada is taking action to break down those barriers is through funding programs like the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF).
  • The EAF is a federal grants and contributions program that supports construction projects across Canada that improve the accessibility, safety and inclusion of persons with disabilities in our communities.
  • It directly supports organizations so they can offer programs, services and employment opportunities to persons with disabilities.
  • These projects are excellent examples of how, by working with organizations, the Government of Canada is helping to break down barriers to accessibility and disability inclusion.

Experimax Announces Partnership With Non-Profit 'Girl Develop It'

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Urban planning, Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Girl Develop It, Articles, Human activities

Experimax is working with the non-profit to provide the tools needed for women to launch a career in the software development sector.

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  • Experimax is working with the non-profit to provide the tools needed for women to launch a career in the software development sector.
  • "Our mission at 'Girl Develop It' is rooted in accessibility," said Katie Franco, executive director of the non-profit.
  • Thanks to our generous partners at Experimax, 'Girl Develop It' will now have the resources to provide equipment scholarships.
  • By allowing students to learn, practice, and advance their skills, regardless of income or opportunity, this partnership further advances the accessibility of our programming."