Port authority

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey selects Locus Technologies Cloud Software for GHG Management

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Diamond, Software as a service, Waste management, Biophysical environment, GHG, ESG, Software, CAP, Locus Technologies, Record, Carbon, Ship, Sustainability, Port authority, Aircraft, EHS, Environmental Health (journal), Renewable energy

The expansion will include a comprehensive application to capture operational and organizational greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria air pollutant (CAP) emission inventories from all Port Authority activities.

Key Points: 
  • The expansion will include a comprehensive application to capture operational and organizational greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria air pollutant (CAP) emission inventories from all Port Authority activities.
  • This application will expand the Port Authority’s current Locus applications for construction sustainability and waste management.
  • Locus provides clients powerful software tools to track and manage various emissions streams.
  • “We are excited that the Port Authority selected Locus Technologies for their ambitious goal of tracking all carbon emissions, including all construction activities.

Mark43 Partners with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to Revolutionize Public Safety Technology

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Security, Data Management, State, Local, Public Policy, Technology, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Public Safety, Homeland Security, Government, Transport, Telecommunications, Software, Public Transport, Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Cloud, Job satisfaction, Performance, Communication, Partnership, PAPD, Pedestrian, RMS, Law enforcement, PATH, Port, Safety, Port authority, Airport, CAD, Drug

Mark43, the leading cloud-native public safety software provider, is excited to announce a new partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Key Points: 
  • Mark43, the leading cloud-native public safety software provider, is excited to announce a new partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
  • "The Port Authority is always seeking opportunities to employ new technology to deliver best-in-class service and results, including for public safety,” said Greg Ehrie, chief security officer of the Port Authority.
  • We value the importance of this partnership and are proud to leverage Mark43's Public Safety Platform to support the Port Authority Police."
  • Mark43 and PAPD are aligned in a shared mission to elevate the standards of excellence in public safety technology.

Dorian Bailey Joins Locus Technologies to Lead Alliances and Customer Success

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
NYSDEC, SAN, Bailey, Building material, Customer success, Lincoln Tunnel, Locus Technologies, ESG, Carbon, NJDEP, Port authority, EHS, Engineering, Software as a service, Locus, Organization, Port, Materials science, Water, Renewable energy

Commenting on Bailey's appointment, Locus Technologies CEO Neno Duplan stated, "We are thrilled to welcome Dorian Bailey to our team.

Key Points: 
  • Commenting on Bailey's appointment, Locus Technologies CEO Neno Duplan stated, "We are thrilled to welcome Dorian Bailey to our team.
  • With Dorian leading our alliances and customer success efforts, we are poised to drive greater value for our clients and partners."
  • Dorian Bailey expressed her excitement about joining Locus, stating, "I am honored to join Locus Technologies, a true leader in environmental and sustainability software solutions.
  • With Dorian Bailey at the helm of alliances and customer success, Locus Technologies reaffirms its dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive positive environmental outcomes and regulatory compliance for organizations worldwide.

Port Authority NY NJ Expands use of KEMS After Life Saving Event

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Technology, Robotics, Security, Public Safety, Telecommunications, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Networks, Public Policy, Government, Mobile, Wireless, Hardware, Washington Bridge, Multimedia, Artificial intelligence, Police, Transport, KAP, Bayonne Bridge, PANYNJ, Safety, Port authority, Port, George Washington Bridge, EMS, Partnership, Mobile phone

PANYNJ initially rolled out KEMS system in December 2023 on the George Washington Bridge crisis phones.

Key Points: 
  • PANYNJ initially rolled out KEMS system in December 2023 on the George Washington Bridge crisis phones.
  • Police were subsequently able to respond to a distressed caller within 5 minutes of receiving a text alert and bring the person to safety.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306658983/en/
    Port Authority NY NJ expands use of KEMS after life saving event.
  • Alerts concerning issues, real-time error detection/diagnostics, and system performance statistics are delivered to the users to maximize system operation and usability.

Jennifer Aument Appointed Chief Executive Officer of The New Terminal One at JFK International Airport

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Cornell University, Air travel, Ferrovial, Transport, Project Labor Agreement, Gensler, Port authority, Transurban, Port, Tishman, JFK, Workforce, AECOM, Partnership

QUEENS, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport today announced Jennifer Aument as its incoming CEO, set to assume the role on April 1, 2024. The New Terminal One is currently under construction with its first gates scheduled to open in 2026, in partnership with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, as part of the agency's $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport.

Key Points: 
  • Aument brings over 25 years of experience in developing major infrastructure across the highway, rail, airport, and port sectors.
  • Her career includes executive roles in public-private partnerships and megaprojects, with a focus on safe and efficient project delivery, business performance, community engagement and customer experience.
  • As the President and CEO of Transurban's North American business for many years, she led the development and expansion of significant public-private infrastructure projects.
  • Dr. Bushell led The New Terminal One to lease and financial close amidst a global pandemic that disrupted air travel.

The New Terminal One at JFK launches first RFP for operations with ground service equipment procurement

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Aircraft, Air travel, Airport, RFP, Port authority, Port, Partnership, Airline

NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for an all-electric fleet of ground service equipment, launching the first RFP for operations of the world-class, all-international terminal scheduled to open in 2026 in partnership with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey as part of its $19 billion transformation of the airport.

Key Points: 
  • To optimize the efficiency of airport operations, ground service equipment will be pooled at the common-use terminal for use by all airlines.
  • Ground service equipment plays a crucial role in airport operations by ensuring that flights are loaded and ready to depart on time.
  • Typical ground service equipment includes portable ground power units, mobile baggage conveyors, baggage carts, tugs, and aircraft steps.
  • Interested participants in the ground service equipment RFP may contact The New Terminal One's procurement team at [email protected] to request a copy of the RFP and additional details.

E-J is the EPC for JFK's New Terminal One (NTO) Microgrid project: Delivering JFK NTO with a state-of-the-art microgrid, battery energy storage systems, fuel cells, and solar

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Safety, Solar, Smog, Distributed generation, Port authority, Island, Airport, Fuel cell, BESS, Tier 4, Atmosphere, PANYNJ, Aviation, Terminal, Environment, EPC, Airline, Renewable energy, JFK

Designed as a 2.4 million square foot, 23-gate, new international terminal, NTO is set to be the first fully resilient airport transit hub in the New York region.

Key Points: 
  • Designed as a 2.4 million square foot, 23-gate, new international terminal, NTO is set to be the first fully resilient airport transit hub in the New York region.
  • With a state-of-the-art sustainable energy Microgrid powering it, NTO will be able to function off-grid during power disruptions.
  • E-J will engineer, procure and construct (EPC) Phase A of NTO's state-of-the-art 11.34-megawatt Microgrid.
  • With experience in renewable energy including Microgrids, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Solar, and Fuel Cells, E-J has the expertise to complete the project safely and on schedule.

$20 Million Settlement for Tourist Who Fell onto NYC Train Tracks

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Foot, Safety, Hope, Amputation, Multimedia, Gair, Port authority, Rehabilitation, Summit, Leg, Injury, Life, Satellite navigation device

Ms. Hoffie fell onto the train tracks, resulting in life-altering injuries, including a below-the-knee amputation of one leg and a partial amputation of her opposite foot.

Key Points: 
  • Ms. Hoffie fell onto the train tracks, resulting in life-altering injuries, including a below-the-knee amputation of one leg and a partial amputation of her opposite foot.
  • The train accident lawsuit , filed on behalf of Ms. Hoffie, alleged that both train operators involved in the incident failed to recognize her presence on the tracks, leading to the severe injuries she sustained.
  • Ms. Hoffie was on the tracks for approximately 7 minutes before the first operator struck her and an additional 16 minutes before the second train hit her.
  • The defense contended that Ms. Hoffie fell onto the tracks as a result of intoxication, asserting that she was the sole cause of the accident and her injuries.

Port Authority NY NJ Expands Service and a New 15-Device Client Emerges

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Robotics, Security, Technology, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Hardware, Sale, Call, Port, George Washington Bridge, Work, Private, Pedestrian, Knightscope, Multimedia, Autonomy, Port authority, Mobile phone

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231109118870/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231109118870/en/
    Port Authority NY NJ Expands Service and a New 15-Device Client Emerges (Photo: Business Wire)
    Port Authority New York New Jersey added the Knightscope Emergency Management System (KEMS) Professional service to monitor its 11 K1 Call Boxes on the George Washington Bridge.
  • The KEMS platform allows clients and technicians to better understand the real-time health and status of deployed emergency communication devices.
  • The cloud-based application monitors the system wide state-of-health, alerts users concerning operational issues, provides technicians real-time error detection/diagnostics, and collects/reports system performance statistics.
  • Knightscope’s ASR services and industry leading emergency communications products help better protect the places people live, work, study and visit.

Fiverr Launches Brand Campaign “Power of Humanity” Celebrating Human Ingenuity in Harmony with AI

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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The “Power of Humanity” brand campaign includes a 60-second hero ad and OOH elements both developed by Fiverr’s in-house creative team.

Key Points: 
  • The “Power of Humanity” brand campaign includes a 60-second hero ad and OOH elements both developed by Fiverr’s in-house creative team.
  • This data shows businesses are mainly optimistic about AI, but still believe human talent should be integrated throughout the process.
  • As a global platform powered by human talent, we embrace what AI can do to ignite creativity, increase production, and streamline workflow.
  • “Our new multi-channel campaign celebrates the possibilities this technology offers but also highlights the most essential element to success - human talent.