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NoTraffic Expands its Operations and Launches in the State of Florida

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Certification, Software as a service, Florida Department, Entrepreneurship, Data analysis, FDOT, Pedestrian, Safety, Rail transport by country, Road

Tel Aviv, Israel, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NoTraffic, the developer of the world's leading AI Mobility Platform, today announced that it has received approval from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to operate in the state, accompanied by substantial successful implementations of NoTraffic's systems in various locations including Collier County, Pasco County, Forsyth County, Orlando, and more. This significant milestone underscores NoTraffic's unwavering commitment to the highest safety and future-ready standards. It also marks a transformative step forward in making roads safer, more efficient, and ready for connected vehicles, signaling a major advancement in the rollout of their state-of-the-art traffic management technologies across Florida. 

Key Points: 
  • The FDOT certification is renowned for its rigorous approval process, and NoTraffic successfully navigating this stringent assessment reinforces its position as a trailblazer in the industry.
  • With FDOT's approval, NoTraffic is now poised to deploy its state-of-the-art traffic management solutions across agencies in Florida, enhancing traffic efficiency and safety, and preparing the roads for connected vehicles.
  • This approval will enable further opportunities within the state but also showcases that NoTraffic is a viable choice for other states seeking innovative mobility solutions.
  • NoTraffic utilizes edge computing technology, pioneering unparalleled software-defined infrastructure that facilitates real-time decision making at both local and cloud levels.

Live Nation's On The Road Again Has Supported 4,000+ Developing Artists & Will Continue Rolling Through 2024

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Music, Life, Multimedia, Travel, Live Nation Entertainment, Road

LOS ANGELES, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The On the Road Again program will continue rolling out extra support to every artist playing shows at Live Nation's clubs through 2024.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The On the Road Again program will continue rolling out extra support to every artist playing shows at Live Nation's clubs through 2024.
  • Launched last fall with the legendary Willie Nelson, On the Road Again helps developing artists on tour and recognizes crews working tirelessly behind the scenes.
  • Additionally, artists keep 100% of merch profits as On the Road Again clubs do not charge merchandise selling fees.
  • Live shows are more important than ever for artists as they get the bulk of their income from touring.

Safe Roads Challenge: Changing the game for safer driving

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Motivation, Partnership, Ageing, Research, Digital, Road, Ecosystem, Safety, Mobile phone

LONDON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Safe Roads Challenge, a unique, mobile app-based rewards scheme using gamification and smart behavioural science to improve the mindset and performance of drivers, is coming to the UK in 2024. 

Key Points: 
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    The Safe Roads Challenge has geo-mapped the UK with digital 'Pyns' that automatically trigger rewards for safe driving.
  • Our Safe Roads Challenge app inspires better standards of driving and improved road safety through gamification and by rewarding behaviour change for drivers.
  • Join us in our mission to make roads safer – one journey and one app download at a time!"
  • Download the free Safe Roads Challenge app and drive mindfully for big brand rewards.

Women In Trucking Association Names Lynne Hansen of PLM Fleet a 2024 Top Woman in Transportation

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Road, Marketing, WIT, PLM

NEWARK, N.J., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PLM Fleet is pleased to announce that Lynne Ann Hansen, National Account Sales Executive, has been named a 2024 Top Woman to Watch in Transportation by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT).

Key Points: 
  • NEWARK, N.J., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PLM Fleet is pleased to announce that Lynne Ann Hansen, National Account Sales Executive, has been named a 2024 Top Woman to Watch in Transportation by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT).
  • The Women in Trucking Association awards Lynne Ann Hansen of PLM Fleet a 2024 Top Woman to Watch in Transportation.
  • "We are deeply honored that the Women In Trucking Association has named Lynne Ann Hansen as a Top Woman to Watch," said Keith Shipp, President and CEO.
  • For the past 8 years, Women In Trucking Association has recognized the accomplishments of women in transportation who make a significant impact to the industry.

MARYLAND TEAMSTERS CALL FOR PASSAGE OF HB 1447

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Giant, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Transport, Pedestrian, HB, House, Organic, Accident, Safety, Interstate 95 in Maryland, Animal, Road

ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Teamsters Locals 570, 639, and 922 testified before the Maryland House of Delegates to call for the passage of House Bill 1447 (HB 1447), legislation that would require a human operator in large commercial vehicles. Similar legislation has been introduced in California, Iowa, Indiana, and New York this year.

Key Points: 
  • Legislation Would Protect Middle Class Jobs, Motorist Safety
    ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Teamsters Locals 570, 639, and 922 testified before the Maryland House of Delegates to call for the passage of House Bill 1447 (HB 1447), legislation that would require a human operator in large commercial vehicles.
  • "HB 1447 is critical to protecting our streets," said Rudy Gardner, President of Teamsters Joint Council 55.
  • "Autonomous vehicles pose a grave threat to hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs in Maryland," said Sean Cedenio, President of Teamsters Joint Council 62.
  • We need to pass HB 1447 because if these vehicles are jammed on our roadways without human operators, the results will be catastrophic."

Women In Trucking Association Names 2024 Top Women to Watch in Transportation

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Monday, March 11, 2024
GFL Environmental, Penske Truck Leasing, PR, Peterbilt, Woman, AMX, PACCAR, SVP, Old Dominion Freight Line, Clean Harbors, Walmart, Werner Enterprises, Road, DCS, UPS, Ryder, Conversion, Marketing, WIT, Interior design

ARLINGTON, Va., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today its 2024 Top Women to Watch in Transportation. The editorial staff of Redefining the Road, WIT's official magazine, selected these individuals for their significant career accomplishments in the past 12 to 18 months, as well as their efforts to promote gender diversity.

Key Points: 
  • The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today its 2024 Top Women to Watch in Transportation.
  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today its 2024 Top Women to Watch in Transportation.
  • "These women exemplify the mission and values of the Women In Trucking Association and truly are top women to watch in our industry."
  • The women will be featured in the upcoming edition of WIT's Redefining the Road magazine and online at http://www.womenintrucking.org/top-women-to-watch .

Women In Trucking Association Names Covenant Logistics’ Abby Hamm and Lori Fulmer as 2024 Top Women to Watch in Transportation

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Woman, EVP, Covenant, Top, WIT, PACCAR, Road, Environment

The editorial staff selected Abby and Lori as two of 75 women for their significant career accomplishments in the past 12 to 18 months.

Key Points: 
  • The editorial staff selected Abby and Lori as two of 75 women for their significant career accomplishments in the past 12 to 18 months.
  • “Abby's nomination as a Women in Trucking's Top Woman to Watch fills our whole enterprise with immense pride,” said George Yates, SVP Capacity Solutions.
  • “As a passionate leader with an impeccable work ethic, Abby exemplifies our core values of Empathy, Servanthood, and Virtue.
  • The women will be featured in the upcoming edition of WIT’s Redefining the Road magazine and online at www.womenintrucking.org/top-women-to-watch .

SLAM CEO Talking About Mine Road Acquisition at PDAC

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Diamond, Acquisition, Copper, Bathurst Mining Camp, Zinc, News, Geology, SLAM, Rail transport, Guide book, Lead, PDAC, Silver, Gravity anomaly, Road

Historic Mine Road Drilling: Diamond drill hole IL2014-003 cored a 9 metre interval grading 14.51% zinc, 5.86% lead, 0.67% copper and 139.9 g/t silver on the Railroad zone.

Key Points: 
  • Historic Mine Road Drilling: Diamond drill hole IL2014-003 cored a 9 metre interval grading 14.51% zinc, 5.86% lead, 0.67% copper and 139.9 g/t silver on the Railroad zone.
  • Drill-Ready VMS Targets At Mine Road: The Railroad and Roche zones are open to test for potential extensions at depth and along strike.
  • Infrastructure: The Mine Road project is located on the Mine Road (Route 430) which connects the former Heath Steele mine to the city of Miramichi 60 kilometres to the southeast.
  • Mine Road Project: SLAM has acquired 3 additional mineral claims since acquisition of the Mine Road project.

Miovision acquires V2X leader TTS

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Acquisition, OEM, GTT, Transport, Data collection, TTS, Safety, City, Volkswagen Group, EDC, Interview, Road

TTS has agreements with 180 agencies, providing insights from 80,000 intersections, to power in-vehicle solutions while providing traffic network data insights to traffic agencies.

Key Points: 
  • TTS has agreements with 180 agencies, providing insights from 80,000 intersections, to power in-vehicle solutions while providing traffic network data insights to traffic agencies.
  • “TTS is the pioneer in V2X services, and over the past 10 years, this team has established relationships with public traffic agencies and traffic control companies around the world to make V2X a reality,” said Miovision CFO Joe Custer.
  • With this acquisition, TTS executives and team members will become Miovision employees responsible for continuing to support and develop TTS’s leading V2X solutions.
  • This acquisition expands Miovision’s presence to 80,000 TTS intersections, bringing the total number of intersections with Miovision solutions to over 170,000.

The Seaway International Bridge Corporation Ltd. Announces Toll Rate Adjustment

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Friday, March 1, 2024
Friends, Safety, Hospital, School, SIBC, Tri Nations, Road

As a crucial artery for the communities, the bridge facilitates access to schools, hospitals, and allows families and friends to stay connected.

Key Points: 
  • As a crucial artery for the communities, the bridge facilitates access to schools, hospitals, and allows families and friends to stay connected.
  • SIBC understands the importance of the Three Nations Bridge Crossing and remains dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the safety and reliability of this critical infrastructure.
  • The Seaway International Bridge’s toll rates will also begin to undergo semi-annual assessments of their U.S. currency equivalents starting this year.
  • This approach to toll rate adjustments is consistent with other international bridges, where tolls are regularly evaluated and modified based on economic conditions and currency exchange rate fluctuations.