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AI Stocks - Another Application to Watch; Transforming the Future of Transportation Safety

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Monday, March 4, 2024

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution is impacting all sectors, and transportation has not been left out.

Key Points: 
  • The Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution is impacting all sectors, and transportation has not been left out.
  • "AI is revolutionizing the transportation industry in many ways, and its impact on safety is significant.
  • This signifies a significant step forward in Rail Vision's commitment to advancing rail safety and efficiency through cutting-edge technologies.
  • Metropolis members can gain early access to NVIDIA platform updates to enhance their AI application development efforts.

Mission Critical Partners Announces 2024 Best Project Award Winners

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mission Critical Partners announced the recipients of two awards that the firm instituted this year: the 2023 Most Innovative Project Award and the 2023 Most Impactful Project Award. The award winners were announced at the firm's 2024 kickoff event, held in January, which was the fourth annual virtual gathering of MCP's 200 subject-matter experts (SMEs) for strategy and educational sessions.

Key Points: 
  • STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mission Critical Partners announced the recipients of two awards that the firm instituted this year: the 2023 Most Innovative Project Award and the 2023 Most Impactful Project Award.
  • The award recipients are as follows:
    Most Innovative Project Award Winner – 911 DataPath — This award considers a project's goals; how the goals advanced the client's mission and resulted in enhanced public-safety or justice outcomes; and, most importantly, the innovative way the goals are being achieved.
  • The 911 DataPath project of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration received this award for 2023.
  • Most Impactful Project Award Winner – Hamblen County (Tennessee) 911 Center — This award considers the degree to which a project has benefitted a client's stakeholders or its personnel.

CALIFORNIA ONCE AGAIN AMONG THE TOP IN THE NATION FOR TRUCK BOTTLENECKS

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

"Traffic congestion continues to challenge California's trucking industry, which ultimately leads to supply chain delays and increased freight costs," said California Trucking Association CEO Eric Sauer.

Key Points: 
  • "Traffic congestion continues to challenge California's trucking industry, which ultimately leads to supply chain delays and increased freight costs," said California Trucking Association CEO Eric Sauer.
  • "ATRI's 2024 Top 100 Truck Bottleneck List highlights the urgent need for infrastructure improvements and smart solutions to keep our economy moving forward."
  • The 2024 Top Truck Bottleneck List measures the level of truck-involved congestion at over 325 locations on the national highway system.
  • ATRI is also providing animations created with truck GPS data for select bottleneck locations, all available on the website.

NEW RESEARCH SHOWS ILLINOIS WITH SIX OF THE NATION'S WORST BOTTLENECKS

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

"There's no better roadmap for targeting infrastructure investment to get freight – and the economy – moving."

Key Points: 
  • "There's no better roadmap for targeting infrastructure investment to get freight – and the economy – moving."
  • The 2024 Top Truck Bottleneck List measures the level of truck-involved congestion at over 325 locations on the national highway system.
  • DOT, and alleviating these bottlenecks would improve highway safety, protect the environment, and support interstate commerce."
  • It is engaged in critical research relating to freight transportation's essential role in maintaining a safe, secure and efficient transportation system.

WASHINGTON STATE HAS SIX OF THE NATION'S WORST BOTTLENECKS

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Transportation Research Institute today released its 13th annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America, and Washington placed six locations on the list.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Transportation Research Institute today released its 13th annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America, and Washington placed six locations on the list.
  • "ATRI's annual analysis uses real-word data to clearly show where infrastructure investment will have the greatest payoff."
  • The 2024 Top Truck Bottleneck List measures the level of truck-involved congestion at over 325 locations on the national highway system.
  • "The freight bottlenecks identified in this report provide an actionable blueprint for state and federal transportation officials on where to invest infrastructure funding most cost-effectively.

TEXAS ONCE AGAIN LEADS THE NATION IN TRUCK BOTTLENECKS

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

"Texans are no strangers to traffic congestion," said Texas Trucking Association President and CEO John D. Esparza.

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  • "Texans are no strangers to traffic congestion," said Texas Trucking Association President and CEO John D. Esparza.
  • "Unfortunately, all that congestion means that our state's economy takes a hit as does our roadway safety and our environment.
  • The 2024 Top Truck Bottleneck List measures the level of truck-involved congestion at over 325 locations on the national highway system.
  • ATRI is also providing animations created with truck GPS data for select bottleneck locations, all available on the website.

TENNESSEE PLACES SEVEN LOCATIONS ON LIST OF NATION'S WORST BOTTLENECKS

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Transportation Research Institute today released its 13th annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America, and seven Tennessee locations made the top 100, including one in the top 10.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Transportation Research Institute today released its 13th annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America, and seven Tennessee locations made the top 100, including one in the top 10.
  • "Tennesseans depend on trucking to deliver everything from food to fuel to clothing," said Tennessee Trucking Association President and CEO Donna England.
  • The 2024 Top Truck Bottleneck List measures the level of truck-involved congestion at over 325 locations on the national highway system.
  • The bottleneck locations detailed in this latest ATRI list represent the top 100 congested locations, although ATRI continuously monitors more than 325 freight-critical locations.

Georgia once again ranks high on national list of top truck bottlenecks

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

With five Metro Atlanta locations in the top-20 ranking, our traffic challenges are not insignificant," said Georgia Motor Trucking Association President and CEO Ed Crowell.

Key Points: 
  • With five Metro Atlanta locations in the top-20 ranking, our traffic challenges are not insignificant," said Georgia Motor Trucking Association President and CEO Ed Crowell.
  • "Fortunately, the Georgia DOT's Major Mobility Investment Program is targeting many of these chokepoints to ultimately improve freight movement in and through the state."
  • The 2024 Top Truck Bottleneck List measures the level of truck-involved congestion at over 325 locations on the national highway system.
  • ATRI is also providing animations created with truck GPS data for select bottleneck locations, all available on the website.

ATRI RELEASES ANNUAL LIST OF TOP 100 TRUCK BOTTLENECKS

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Transportation Research Institute today released its 13th annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Transportation Research Institute today released its 13th annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America.
  • The 2024 Top Truck Bottleneck List measures the level of truck-involved congestion at over 325 locations on the national highway system.
  • The bottleneck locations detailed in this latest ATRI list represent the top 100 congested locations, although ATRI continuously monitors more than 325 freight-critical locations.
  • ATRI is also providing animations created with truck GPS data for select bottleneck locations, all available on the website.

2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA UPDATED WITH FASTER CHARGING, NEW FEATURES, NO PRICE INCREASE

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

The 2024 Subaru Solterra is available in Premium, Limited, and Touring trim levels and has a starting price of $44,995 MSRP before applicable federal, state, or local tax credits.

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  • The 2024 Subaru Solterra is available in Premium, Limited, and Touring trim levels and has a starting price of $44,995 MSRP before applicable federal, state, or local tax credits.
  • Thanks to an upgraded battery conditioning system, the 2024 Solterra can charge at temperatures below freezing significantly faster than its predecessor, up to 80 minutes faster in certain conditions.
  • The 2024 Solterra debuts all-new Subaru EyeSight® advanced driver-assistance features not yet found on other Subaru vehicles.
  • Building on Solterra Premium's roster of standard features, Solterra Limited goes further with a menu of standard equipment for $48,495 MSRP.