Transportation planning

Jacobs Secures Positions on Transport for London's Transport Planning & Impact Monitoring Services Framework

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Local government in London, Transport for London, Transportation planning, London, Electronic toll collection, Local government in England, Motoring taxation in the United Kingdom

DALLAS, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) has secured 13 positions on Transport for London 's (TfL) renewed Transport Planning & Impact Monitoring (including Health & Safety and Environmental) Services Framework.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) has secured 13 positions on Transport for London 's (TfL) renewed Transport Planning & Impact Monitoring (including Health & Safety and Environmental) Services Framework.
  • These lots include key service areas such as strategic modelling and bespoke analysis, strategic transport scheme planning and design, and transport and environmental assessment.
  • TfL estimates the framework will operate for a maximum four-year period, with contract mobilization immediately.
  • The contract enables the whole of the TfL organization and London's Borough Authorities to access strategic consultancy support in transport planning and impact monitoring.

Small Business Owners: Improving Usability and Accessibility Benefits Everyone

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Articles, Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Disability, Design, Web accessibility

Most employers report no or low cost for accommodating employees with disabilities, and 24% reported that accessibility accommodations increased profitability.

Key Points: 
  • Most employers report no or low cost for accommodating employees with disabilities, and 24% reported that accessibility accommodations increased profitability.
  • Among business owners who reported making accommodations for employees with disabilities:
    86% said this helped retain qualified employees.
  • Ensuring inclusivity and accessibility can expand the business market:
    Americans with a disability have a disposable income of $490 million.
  • "For small business owners, improving usability and accessibility for all individuals drives innovation and empowers a larger and happier customer base," said SCORE CEO Bridget Weston.

Global Bus Rapid Transit Systems (BRT) Market Report 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Transport, Public transport, Transport, Sustainable transport, Sustainable urban planning, Transportation planning, Bus rapid transit, Bus transport, Bangkok BRT, Public transportation in the United States, Bus rapid transit in New Jersey

The "Bus Rapid Transit Systems (BRT) Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Bus Rapid Transit Systems (BRT) Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global bus rapid transit systems (BRT) market grew at a CAGR of around 7% during 2014-2019.
  • Looking forward, the global bus rapid transit systems (BRT) market to continue its moderate growth during the next five years.
  • What is the structure of the global bus rapid transit systems (BRT) market and who are the key players?

Neology Strengthens European Management Team with Industry Veteran

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Monday, December 21, 2020
Transport, Land transport, Electronic toll collection, Transportation planning, Road traffic management, Motoring taxation in the United Kingdom, Transport economics, Congestion pricing, Low-emission zone, Ultra Low Emission Zone, Transport for London, Inductive charging

During his tenure at Transport for London (TfL), Martin was a critical member of its leadership team.

Key Points: 
  • During his tenure at Transport for London (TfL), Martin was a critical member of its leadership team.
  • Neology will benefit from his expertise in design, delivery and operations of crucial infrastructure, which includes Londons congestion charging, low emission zone, ultra-low emission zone capabilities and the worlds first direct vision standards scheme.
  • We are proud of the people who work for us, the experience they bring and the capability to deliver innovative solutions.
  • Neology is a leading provider of innovative mobility solutions and services for transportation, tolling, and public safety markets.

Road charging reform – Council agrees its stance

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Saturday, December 19, 2020
Transport, Transport economics, Land transport, Car costs, Road traffic management, Transportation planning, Road pricing, Toll road, Vignette, Toll roads in Europe

The EU is revising its road charging rules (Eurovignette directive) to address greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts, congestion and road infrastructure financing.

Key Points: 
  • The EU is revising its road charging rules (Eurovignette directive) to address greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts, congestion and road infrastructure financing.
  • As EU countries differ in their geography, population density and road networks and in terms of the charging systems they already have in place, time-based charging will be maintained as a cost-effective alternative to distance-based charging.
  • Background: current EU road charging rules

    Road charging is a national choice in the EU, and member states can choose whether or not to introduce it on their territory.

  • The idea is that the cost of constructing, operating and developing infrastructure can be covered through tolls and vignettes for road users.

InventHelp Inventors Develop Modified Cooler to Increase Comfort & Convenience (NPL-322)

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Articles, Multimedia, Human activities, Design

Our design enables you to comfortably sit on a cooler without blocking access to its contents."

Key Points: 
  • Our design enables you to comfortably sit on a cooler without blocking access to its contents."
  • In doing so, it enables an individual to access stored items while sitting on top of the cooler.
  • As a result, it increases comfort, convenience and accessibility and it eliminates the need to find or bring a chair.
  • Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com
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Robotic Research Publishes White Paper Spotlighting Automated Bus Rapid Transit in the Future of Urban Transportation

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Public transport, Technology, Rail, Automotive, General Automotive, Transport, Other Technology, Software, Hardware, Transport, Sustainable transport, Land transport, Transportation planning, Sustainable urban planning, Bus transport, Bus rapid transit, Ion rapid transit, BRT, Light rail, Public transport, Bus lane

Robotic Research LLC , one of the worlds leading autonomous technology providers, today released a new white paper titled Automated Bus Rapid Transit: A New Mode for High-Quality, High-Capacity Transit Corridors.

Key Points: 
  • Robotic Research LLC , one of the worlds leading autonomous technology providers, today released a new white paper titled Automated Bus Rapid Transit: A New Mode for High-Quality, High-Capacity Transit Corridors.
  • This whitepaper summarizes how automated vehicle technologies significantly enhance the quality and capacity of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), creating a new form of transit, Automated Bus Rapid Transit (ABRT).
  • The white paper highlights how ABRT can be an effective alternative to conventional BRT and Light Rail Transit (LRT) in planning transit corridor investments.
  • The report describes bus automation projects by Robotic Research, including:
    Exclusive Bus Lane platooning demonstration on the contraflow bus lane that serves the Lincoln Tunnel.

Mindful Media: 12 Companies Making Health Easier in 2021

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Human activities, Articles

Mindful Media shares 12 companies that are taking the challenge out of health, making it easier than ever to access.

Key Points: 
  • Mindful Media shares 12 companies that are taking the challenge out of health, making it easier than ever to access.
  • Weve outlined 12 companies that are doing amazing things in making health easier in 2021, which is something we can all benefit from.
  • This breakthrough in awareness and accessibility is why MenuSano is a fundamental player in making health easier in 2021.
  • SafetyWing is making health easier in 2021by making health ACCESSIBLE.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Medicine Storage Unit for Bedridden Patients (SKC-638)

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Asset, Balance sheet, Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Patent

My design enables patients, especially the handicapped and disabled, to easily reach their medicine without it spilling everywhere."

Key Points: 
  • My design enables patients, especially the handicapped and disabled, to easily reach their medicine without it spilling everywhere."
  • The patent-pending invention ensures that medicine is readily accessible and within reach for a bedridden individual.
  • In doing so, it offers an improved alternative to traditional medication storage methods.
  • The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp.

Doxim Brings Accessible Documents to CCM Omni-Channel Communications

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Marketing, Accessibility, Ergonomics, Transportation planning, Urban design, Customer communications management, Cision, Articles, Business

DETROIT, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Doxim ( http://www.doxim.com ), the leading customer communications management (CCM) and engagement technology provider serving financial and regulated markets, today announced its comprehensive Doxim Accessibility solution, an integral part of the Doxim CCM platform, designed to support clients' accessibility compliance initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Doxim ( http://www.doxim.com ), the leading customer communications management (CCM) and engagement technology provider serving financial and regulated markets, today announced its comprehensive Doxim Accessibility solution, an integral part of the Doxim CCM platform, designed to support clients' accessibility compliance initiatives.
  • Transactional communications and documents, such as financial statements, bills, tax documents and others, need to be produced on time and at scale for millions of recipients, and present one of the key challenges when it comes to accessible communications.
  • To address the need for regulated accessible communications, Doxim provides an accessibility solution, enabling compliance in a seamless and cost-effective way.
  • Doxim offers an all-in-one partnership that can help organizations provide personalized communications at scale including accessible documents.