Department of transportation

Renowned transportation guru and educator Robert Paaswell receives CCNY's President's Medal

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert E. Paaswell , the internationally recognized expert in public transportation issues and consulting, is The City College of New York's 2023 President's Medal recipient.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert E. Paaswell , the internationally recognized expert in public transportation issues and consulting, is The City College of New York's 2023 President's Medal recipient.
  • A Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering Emeritus at CCNY, Paaswell received the medal from College President Vincent G. Boudreau at CCNY's Annual President's Circle dinner in Manhattan.
  • The President's Medal is awarded for distinguished achievement and public service.
  • Past recipients include: Nelson Mandela; Nobel Laureates Robert Aumann and Leon M. Lederman; Coretta Scott King, Gen. Colin L. Powell, USA (ret.

Plumbing Manufacturers International Expresses Support for New Biden-Harris Actions to Convert High-Vacancy Commercial Buildings to Residential Use

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Plumbing Manufacturers International today expressed its support for the Biden-Harris administration’s new actions to support the conversion of high-vacancy commercial buildings to residential use.

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  • Plumbing Manufacturers International today expressed its support for the Biden-Harris administration’s new actions to support the conversion of high-vacancy commercial buildings to residential use.
  • The actions will prioritize the creation of much-needed residential housing that is affordable, energy-efficient, greenhouse gas-reducing, and near transit and good jobs.
  • “Plumbing Manufacturers International’s member companies stand ready to contribute to the creation of these new residences,” said PMI CEO and Executive Director Kerry Stackpole.
  • A commercial to zero emissions housing toolkit from the Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Initiative that includes technical and financial guidance on how to achieve zero emissions commercial to residential conversions.

Members of Congress and Truck Safety Coalition Issue Call for Change Following Release of Deadliest Truck Crash States Report

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Truck Safety Coalition called for immediate action to advance critical truck safety reforms following the sobering release of the "Deadliest Truck Crash States" report. The report ranks States on truck crash fatalities per 100,000 population for 2021, the most recent year for which data is available. The "deadliest dozen" states in order are New Mexico, Arkansas, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Alabama, Louisiana, Nebraska, Kentucky, South Carolina, and Texas. The report data was generated by the National Center for Statistics and Analysis at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Truck Safety Coalition called for immediate action to advance critical truck safety reforms following the sobering release of the "Deadliest Truck Crash States" report.
  • The report ranks States on truck crash fatalities per 100,000 population for 2021, the most recent year for which data is available.
  • The report data was generated by the National Center for Statistics and Analysis at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
  • The report provides valuable insights into one of the worst years for truck crash deaths in modern history.

Houston ConnectSmart—Houston Region’s Mobility App Celebrates One-Year Anniversary Milestone with New Partnerships, Programs, and a Commuter Challenge

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Houston, Texas, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HOUSTON—Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials announce how during its first year the Houston ConnectSmart app has made Houston more connected and less congested.

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  • Houston, Texas, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HOUSTON—Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials announce how during its first year the Houston ConnectSmart app has made Houston more connected and less congested.
  • Through the Houston ConnectSmart app, commuters receive tailored suggestions to improve their daily travel and have access to transportation tools and services that you cannot find anywhere else.
  • Additional features like the app’s School Zone alerts help keep children safe throughout the program’s 13-County region.
  • By utilizing the carpool function or taking alternative transportation to the event, participants are eligible to receive valuable incentives to explore the app.

OmniTRAX Meets with Tri-County Community in South Branch Valley Railroad Forum

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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ROMNEY, W.Va., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Members from OmniTRAX, a comprehensive supply-chain and logistics solutions provider, joined representatives from West Virginia's Department of Transportation, state delegates, local and county leadership, and community members from Grant County, Hardy County, and Hampshire County to discuss OmniTRAX's proposed operation of the South Branch Valley Railroad (SBVR).

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  • "OmniTRAX values the communities we serve, and we are proud of the local reputations that we have earned as true community partners," said OmniTRAX President and COO Sergio Sabatini.
  • "We thank the Hampshire Commissioners for the opportunity to attend last night's forum and we thank the Tri-County community members in attendance for their thoughtful questions."
  • The meeting is the latest forum in OmniTRAX's local engagement within the Tri-County area.
  • To fully understand the challenges facing the South Branch Valley Railroad, OmniTRAX has held extensive meetings with West Virginia State Rail Authority, West Virginia Department of Transportation, Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad, economic development officials from the Tri-County area, state leaders, and all current customers of the South Branch Valley Railroad.

Interstate Health Builds New Clinic in Port Wentworth to Serve Healthcare Needs of Transport Industry and Local Community

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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“Port Wentworth is a vibrant community serving one of the largest and fastest-growing ports in the country,” said Jeff Seraphine, Interstate Health chief executive officer (CEO).

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  • “Port Wentworth is a vibrant community serving one of the largest and fastest-growing ports in the country,” said Jeff Seraphine, Interstate Health chief executive officer (CEO).
  • “As we continue to evaluate new locations where we can meaningfully bring our mission to life, the Port Fuel Center in Port Wentworth hits the mark.
  • The Port Wentworth clinic is the company’s first greenfield development and will serve as a model for future locations.
  • “On behalf of the City of Port Wentworth, we welcome Interstate Health to our community and congratulate them on the opening of this beautiful, state-of-the-art healthcare facility.”
    Interstate Health Port Wentworth is now open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Interstate Health Celebrates Grand Opening of New Urgent and Primary Care Clinic in Racine

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Interstate Health has announced the opening of a new urgent and primary care clinic located in the Racine PETRO at exit #333 on I-94, just south of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and north of Chicago.

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  • Interstate Health has announced the opening of a new urgent and primary care clinic located in the Racine PETRO at exit #333 on I-94, just south of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and north of Chicago.
  • The clinic will serve commercial drivers who frequent the Racine PETRO, as well as local communities and travelers in need of quality healthcare services.
  • “In addition to the commercial drivers that Interstate Health Racine will serve, I am confident that other people traveling through our community will benefit from having another option of accessing quality urgent care, primary care, and occupational health services.
  • We are excited for their membership in RAMAC and to share in this special announcement.”
    Interstate Health Racine is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST and offers primary care, urgent care and occupational health services.

Purebase Corporation attends the Fall 2023 National Concrete Consortium

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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IONE, CA, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purebase Corporation (OTCPK: PUBC), (“Purebase”) is a diversified mineral resource company headquartered in Ione, California.

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  • IONE, CA, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purebase Corporation (OTCPK: PUBC), (“Purebase”) is a diversified mineral resource company headquartered in Ione, California.
  • Purebase Corporation representatives were recently invited to attend the Fall 2023 National Concrete Consortium in Portland, Oregon on September 12-14.
  • Also in attendance were representatives from the Federal Highway Administration, universities, the National Ready-Mix Association, and numerous concrete-related producers.
  • A common theme at the Consortium was the challenge of locating reliable and consistent sources of SCM’s for use in major projects.

MacDill Air Force Base Selects Tesseract Ventures for Groundbreaking Alert Routing System Deployment

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tesseract Ventures announced today that the company has been awarded a contract for its cutting-edge Tesseract Alert Route Lighting System at MacDill Air Force Base.

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tesseract Ventures announced today that the company has been awarded a contract for its cutting-edge Tesseract Alert Route Lighting System at MacDill Air Force Base.
  • The sophisticated anchoring system is designed to meet the demands of any military base requiring an alert route or upgrading its existing system to surpass established standards.
  • John Boucard, Tesseract Ventures CEO said, "Tesseract continues its focused mission to revolutionize the way people live, work, and play by developing state-of-the-art technologies and systems that enhance safety, connectivity, and efficiency."
  • Key features of the Tesseract Alert Route Lighting System include:

H2 Power Co. Taps Ford Motor Co. Leader Melissa Hendra to Join All-Star Hydrogen Team

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Co. veteran Melissa Hendra joins the H2 Power Co. bringing 28 years of experience with Ford's Research & Advanced Engineering (R&A) organization managing government contracts. Hendra joins Ford Motor Co. veterans Soraya Kim Larkin, Jeff Hepburn, and Fred Brighton. "With infrastructure investment funds available, adding Melissa will allow us to capitalize on her numerous years of experience in navigating government contracts," says Larkin. "This is an integral part of our fast growth plan."

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  • Ford Motor Co. Leader and Government Contract expert Melissa Hendra joins H2 Power Co.'s team to advance hydrogen power accessibility.
  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Co. veteran Melissa Hendra joins the H2 Power Co. bringing 28 years of experience with Ford's Research & Advanced Engineering (R&A) organization managing government contracts.
  • Hendra joins Ford Motor Co. veterans Soraya Kim Larkin, Jeff Hepburn, and Fred Brighton.
  • Also, I thrive on negotiations, and I look forward to joining the H2 Power team to bring hydrogen charging solutions to market," says Hendra.