• Thu, May 8, 2025

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US transportation chief rolls out ATC plan, swath of aviation leaders pledge support

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Norris bus driver accused of transporting students while intoxicated

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by: KIRO

New area code launching around Seattle starting June 10

The Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) announced that the area code "564″ will launch on June 10 in the Seattle area.
  • Fri, May 9, 2025

by: Reuters

Exclusive: Ford hikes prices on Mexico-produced models, citing tariffs

Ford Motor has hiked prices on three of its Mexico-produced models effective May 2, becoming one of the first major automakers to adjust sticker prices following U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.

by: WGAL

Bicyclist transported to hospital after being hit by vehicle

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by: WKRG

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by: Forbes

New Long-Term Deals Boost Constellation Energy

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by: KUTV

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by: MyNewsLA

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by: SlashGear

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by: ThePrint

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by: FleetOwner

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by: MLive

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A 9-question online survey was uploaded earlier this month.

by: WMUR

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No pope has been named Leo since the early 1900s.

by: Adweek

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by: KTVX

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Davis County commuters who routinely use the Shepard Lane bridge over I-15 in Farmington will need to take a detour over the next year.

by: CNN

Can the Dept. of Transportation and Sean Duffy fix an antiquated and frequently broken air traffic control system? | CNN

After 100 days as Secretary of the Department of Transportation, Sean Duffy says he has the best job in the government, because he can make things safer for Americans.

by: PBS

PBS39 News Reports | SELLING CARS | Season 2020

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by: legit

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by: UPI

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by: WJAX

New project aims to make Riverside intersection safer

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  • Sat, May 10, 2025

by: Fox Sports

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Check out this article for a list of the New York Giants 2025-2026 opponents ahead of the NFL schedule release.

by: Reuters

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by: Townhall

Sean Duffy Announces Plan to Overhaul the Transportation System

by: ThePrint

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by: WMUR

New Hampshire pilot killed in crash remembered as humble man who loved his craft

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by: BBC

MLC move New York T20 World Cup pitches to California

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by: People

New Details Revealed About Final Moments of Upstate New York Plane Crash That Killed Former College Soccer Star and Family

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by: Jerry

New To Hulu This Weekend (May 9-11, 2025)

Hulu has lots of new titles coming for Mother's Day weekend.
  • Sun, May 11, 2025

by: Radio Times

Dept Q: Release date and latest news for Matthew Goode Netflix show

The detective drama is based on a hit series of Danish novels.

by: ThePrint

Maharashtra: Transport dept proposes to shut RTO border posts; move entails Rs 504 crore cost

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by: Newsweek

Trump admin launches "brand new" air traffic control system: What to know

The Trump administration will update the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)'s traffic systems following months of high-profile airline incidents.

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by: Boston Herald

BPS reaches 94% on-time morning buses, lays out plan for more efficient transportation

A new BPS report announced the district's morning buses have reached 94% on-time performance and laid out their long-term plan to increase transportation efficiency, starting by proactively r…

by: Mid Day

Maharashtra: No more RTO border check posts, announces state transport dept

The Maharashtra transport ministry on Sunday formally announced the permanent closure of border check posts and said they had sent a positive report to the govt

by: NBC Sports

Starting Pitcher News: MacKenzie Gore's breakout, who is Gunnar Hoglund?

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by: KETV Omaha

Live coverage from ABC News: Election of a new pope

See live coverage from ABC News of the election of a new pope.

by: KSTP-TV

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce flight capacity at Newark airport

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of the Newark Liberty International Airport for the "next several weeks," as New Jersey's largest airport struggles with radar outages and numerous flight delays and cancellations due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.

by: Global News

'Stay in your own lane': Critics irked with Alberta transportation ask to kill bike network plan | Globalnews.ca

While the province didn't contribute anything to the nearly $96 million Edmonton project, Devin Dreeshen said the government funds other roads and more coordination is needed.

by: WTOP News

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce flight capacity at Newark airport - WTOP News

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of the Newark Liberty International Airport for the "next several weeks," as New Jersey'

by: yahoo.com

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by: Fortune

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce flight capacity at Newark airport for the 'next several weeks'

There has been an average of 34 arrival cancellations per day since mid-April at Newark, according to the FAA.

by: Mid Day

Maharashtra to scrap all motor transport border check posts in major overhaul

Oregon lawmakers grapple with transportation policy

Transportation funding is a top priority for Oregon lawmakers this legislative session.
The article from OPB dated May 8, 2025, discusses Oregon's ongoing challenges with transportation funding. It highlights the state's efforts to address a significant shortfall in the transportation budget, exacerbated by declining gas tax revenues due to increased fuel efficiency and the rise of electric vehicles. Oregon lawmakers are considering various solutions, including potential increases in vehicle registration fees, a road usage charge, and exploring new funding mechanisms like public-private partnerships. The article also touches on the public's mixed reactions to these proposals, with some supporting innovative funding methods while others are concerned about the impact on low-income families. Additionally, it mentions the importance of maintaining and expanding public transit options to reduce reliance on personal vehicles and decrease overall transportation costs.

Read the Full OPB Article at:
https://www.opb.org/article/2025/05/08/transportation-funding-oregon/


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