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American Student Transportation Partners Announces New Partnership with Assisted Transportation

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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MEDIA, Pa., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Student Transportation Partners, Inc. ("ASTP"), a portfolio company of Baltimore-based Access Holdings, announced today a new partnership with Assisted Transportation Services, Inc., the leading provider of student and non-emergency medical transportation in Missouri and Kansas. The acquisition marks ASTP's expansion into the Midwest market, furthering the company's ability to provide safe and reliable transportation to more students and families.

Key Points: 
  • MEDIA, Pa., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Student Transportation Partners, Inc. ("ASTP"), a portfolio company of Baltimore-based Access Holdings , announced today a new partnership with Assisted Transportation Services, Inc., the leading provider of student and non-emergency medical transportation in Missouri and Kansas.
  • "We could not be more thrilled about partnering with Assisted Transportation," says Tod Eskra, President of ASTP.
  • Founded in 1992, Assisted Transportation provides safe, reliable, and professional transportation solutions for students and families with alternative transportation needs including early childhood, special needs, out of district and hard-to-serve trips.
  • "Our partnership with ASTP creates a tremendous opportunity to expand our business in Kansas, Missouri, and other attractive markets," says Chris Hane, President of Assisted Transportation.

Global Center on Adaptation showcases findings of Ghana’s National Assessment to Enhance the Resilience of its National Infrastructure Systems

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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Accra, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During a Ministerial Dialogue in Accra, hosted by Ghanas Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Environment (MESTI), the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) announced the findings of Ghanas first National Assessment to explore how best to enhance the resilience of its national infrastructure.

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  • Accra, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During a Ministerial Dialogue in Accra, hosted by Ghanas Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Environment (MESTI), the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) announced the findings of Ghanas first National Assessment to explore how best to enhance the resilience of its national infrastructure.
  • This has the potential to threaten the socio-economic development gains which made Ghana a middle-income country.
  • The National Assessment focused on the energy, transport and water sectors to assess climate hazards to infrastructure assets and to prioritize adaptation investments to address those risks.
  • The National Assessment proposes 35 adaptation options for funders and investors to invest in Ghanas future, offering impactful, evidence-based adaptation projects and enabling environment interventions backed by robust research and analysis.

New Issue of SoCalGas' EMPOWER Magazine Highlights Local Workforce Development Non-Profit Partnerships

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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"Whether it's partnerships with non-profits or local businesses our community investments support safety, sustainability, and social justice.

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  • "Whether it's partnerships with non-profits or local businesses our community investments support safety, sustainability, and social justice.
  • Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our business values and a lens that focuses all that we do."
  • Last year, SoCalGas awarded workforce development grants to 44 nonprofits across 23 cities.
  • The issue highlights the partnership with the Los Angeles Urban League's workforce development program, the Construction Career Academy, which provides no-cost training for jobs in the construction and utility trades.

USDOT Secretary Buttigieg Joins Roadway Safety Foundation in Honoring Seven Life-Saving Projects with 2021 National Roadway Safety Awards

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Oct.6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, on behalf of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), joined the Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF) today in presenting seven life-saving projects with National Roadway Safety Awards in a virtual ceremony hosted from Capitol Hill.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct.6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, on behalf of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), joined the Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF) today in presenting seven life-saving projects with National Roadway Safety Awards in a virtual ceremony hosted from Capitol Hill.
  • "They are proof that we have no shortage ofwillpower or good ideas for improving roadway safety."
  • "Projects like these save lives by significantly discouraging dangerous driving," said Greg Cohen, Executive Director of the Roadway Safety Foundation.
  • For complete details on each of the winners, and for more information on the national awards program, visit roadwaysafety.org/awards .

Florida Department of Transportation Is 1 of Just 7 Winners of 2021 National Roadway Safety Award

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) received a 2021 National Roadway Safety Award for the successful use of advanced technologies to improve safety in arterial roadway work zones, demonstrably slowing down drivers and improving driver behavior.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) received a 2021 National Roadway Safety Award for the successful use of advanced technologies to improve safety in arterial roadway work zones, demonstrably slowing down drivers and improving driver behavior.
  • The National Roadway Safety Awards are a biennial awards program sponsored jointly by the Federal Highway Administration and the Roadway Safety Foundation.
  • The 2021 National Roadway Safety Award recognizes FDOT's use of innovative work zone safety technologies for arterial roadways, specifically through the utilization of Active Work Zone Awareness Devices (AWADs).
  • of Transportation for its long-life pavement markings safety effort;
    Village of Whitefish Bay, WI for its community-wide roadway safety improvements;
    California Dept.