Sentences with phrase «as better public transportation»

But providing incentives for people to remain close to the metropolitan core, such as better public transportation, can help minimize the impact of city size on surrounding rural land.

Not exact matches

When Bombardier Inc. spun off its recreational products division in 2003, the rationale was to separate the industrial conglomerate's consumer - driven powersports products — Ski - Doos, Sea - Doos and ATVs, as well as Rotax and Evinrude engines — from its larger - scale, institutionally driven manufacturing in aerospace and public transportation (planes and trains).

Last April, Daimler launched Moovel, a series of apps that allow users to book and pay for public transportation and see how well it integrates with other transit options, such as bike - or ride - hailing services, to get to a final destination.

Unifor will initially represent more than 300,000 workers across roughly 20 sectors of the economy, primarily in manufacturing, communications and transportation, as well as some public sector employees in the health, education and transit sectors.

The technology behind these self - driving cars will be applied to public transportation and will decrease the risk of accidents as well alleviate traffic congestion and lower energy costs.

In contrast, spending on public infrastructure, such as transportation systems, that benefit not only the current generation but future ones as well, should also be paid for not just by current generation but also by future generations who will also use them.

Amazon's wish list includes an initial 500,000 square feet of space in an urban or suburban area, with access to highways, airports and public transportation, as well as a qualified technology workforce in the area.

Moreover, they argue that federal subsidies are warranted because a significant portion of state and local government spending is for education, health, public welfare, and transportation, all of which have important spillovers that benefit the population in other jurisdictions as well.

But the real attention came in October, when the new company got a cease - and - desist order from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, as well as the California Public Utilities Commission.

Housing affordability topped the list, identified by 40 per cent of respondents, followed closely by the need to invest in public transit as well as broader transportation infrastructure, such as roads, bridges and highways.

From the Federal Aviation Administration, we looked at the number of public use airports in each state, as well as estimated costs to commercial trucking due to traffic congestion in 2016 from the American Transportation Research Institute.

New cities could be even better constructed to reduce the need for public transportation as well.

Given the sad state of our highways, public transportation systems and other material infrastructure, as well as the severe needs of our educational system, increased government spending in these areas could take up the slack in declining defense expenditures while contributing enormously to the potential productivity of the United States.

The best products take the abuse of traveling via public transportation, such as air travel.

Located in the Tremont section of The Bronx, with easy access to public transportation, pharmacies, grocery stores, and public parks, the seven - story building will feature energy efficient construction, including windows, fixtures, and an integrated solar array as well as a rooftop terrace and community garden.

But MADD Executive Director Richard Mallow says the current system of allowing taxi and limousine commissions in certain municipalities — such as Suffolk and Nassau continues — «has not served the public well» when it comes to current transportation options.

Still, a handful of budget bills have gone to print, including amended spending proposals for the public - protection and general government spending, as well as transportation and economic development spending.

The lawsuit details claims by LI Clean Tech that the state economic development agency and the state Department of Transportation kept Talon Air's competitors as well as the public, local residents and the airport's commission in the dark while the contract was steered to Talon.

She also said she favored lowering the speed limit and was in favor of bringing back the B51 bus to Manhattan as part of an agenda that would provide better public transportation throughout the region.

Many in Western New York have been talking about expanding public modes of transportation as a way to boost the economy and better connect residents and visitors.

INFRASTRUCTURE: Invest $ 11.7 billion on transportation systems, including upgrading Stewart Airport in the Hudson Valley to handle more international flights, expand cashless tolling to all Port Authority crossings in the New York City area as well as the entire Thruway system, and upgrade all 27 Thruway service areas through a public - private partnership.

Gotham Gazette is an online publication covering New York policy and politics as well as news on public safety, transportation, education, finance and more.

Building issues, such as foundation, mechanical, structural and grounds conditions, were examined as well as ADA compliance, transportation routes, available public space, parking and a host of other factors.

«We need an economic vision for Nassau County, focusing on transit - oriented development, mixed - use projects for retail and businesses alike, as well as reliable public transportation, which will also keep our young people and empty nesters here,» Curran said.

Public transportation in Erie County is provided by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority which owns and operates Buffalo Niagara International Airport as well as an extensive bus and light rail ttransportation in Erie County is provided by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority which owns and operates Buffalo Niagara International Airport as well as an extensive bus and light rail tTransportation Authority which owns and operates Buffalo Niagara International Airport as well as an extensive bus and light rail transit system.

Hawkins said the initial plans of the Syracuse Housing Authority to redevelop its properties near Interstate 81 as a mixed - income, mixed - use community well - served by public transportation is the kind of public housing design he supports.

«In terms of his expertise, his proficiency, his dedication, he's second to none,» said Cuomo, recalling the 2015 Metro North collision that killed seven, as well as the regular difficulties and setbacks of a public transportation administration.

Underground parking conserves space and prevents runoff, and the building's location near public transportation as well as preferential parking for hybrid - vehicle drivers helps to minimize emissions.

For example, I have voted to improve fuel efficiency standards for vehicles, to provide communities with funding to expand public transportation, to provide tax credits to expand the use of wind and solar technologies, as well as expanding access to grants and tax credits for homeowners to weatherize their homes and purchase more fuel efficient vehicles.

Among the reasons public transportation has not taken off in the U.S. as it has elsewhere are Americans» love affair with cars and a well - developed highway infrastructure

An important issue for the public as well as legislators, former United States Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood comments, «This special Journal of Adolescent Health supplement brings the important issue of driver distraction and young drivers into focus.

I was a public - transportation - lovin» Portlander, walking up my half - mile hill like it was no thang just a year and a half ago — but now that hill might as well be Everest.

Provide your own transportation, meet in a public place at a time with many people around, and when the date is over, leave on your own as well.

The Lebanese government opened its public schools to Syrian students, but immense obstacles, including a language barrier, overcrowding, and the high cost of transportation, have made the transition a difficult one not only for students, but for teachers as well.

But then one would recall that other public functions exist, such as health, transportation, and higher education, that make large and urgent claims on the budgets of state governments; that problems other than a lack of money afflict the schools, such as students who arrive unprepared for learning or life in a classroom; and that evidence for the efficacy of money per se is at best mixed.

If you are holding your event at a venue with which you are not familiar, visit the location a few weeks prior to do a walkthrough of each room to survey its capacity and amenities as well as to check walking distance to parking, restaurants and public transportation.

If I go that route (assuming my child gets in), I will need a car or access to reliable public transportation, as well as a flexible work schedule to take my child to and from school every day if transportation is not provided by the school.

That's true for students whose parents drive them to school as well as for students who use buses or public transportation.

CTCL programs are free of charge, but many public schools and community - based organizations need assistance with transportation to these events as well as reference materials for their college counseling services.

I have a sense that the magnets do a better job but that may also be due — in part — to access to transportation and the fact that magnets must meet the same standards as general public schools — thereby making it easier for ELL or special needs students to get the extra services that they need.

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The Project, which is being procured by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as a public private partnership (P3) is located within Harris County, Texas and involves the development, design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of four new toll lanes that stretch 10.3 miles along the median of SH 288, as well as the maintenance of the existing general purpose lanes along the SH 288 corridor.

Home to world - renowned multi-disciplinary expertise in all modes of transportation, Volpe serves as a catalyst for innovation, anticipating emerging and future transportation issues, and advancing transportation innovation for the public good.

The Denver Union Station project in lower downtown Denver, Colorado, includes design, development, and construction of a new light rail station, an underground bus facility, a passenger rail station that will serve both Amtrak and Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) trains, as well as public spaces to integrate the transportatiTransportation District (RTD) trains, as well as public spaces to integrate the transportationtransportation components.

«We want to build a solid foundation for the next generation of transportation through consistent standards, reliable technology, and policy work that ensures when the technology is ready, the general public will be ready as well.»

The leveling off in distracted driving - related deaths coincided with the U.S. Department of Transportation's national anti-distracted driving campaign and numerous other public awareness efforts, as well as an increasing number of state anti-distracted driving laws.

In response to the increase of the number of energy movements in this country and the public's awareness of these movements, as well as input from PHMSA's career professionals, PHMSA is transforming to better align resources and capabilities to more effectively deliver on its safety mission: To protect people and the environment by advancing the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials that are essential to our daily lives.

As the National Transportation Systems Center, our mission is to advance transportation innovation for thTransportation Systems Center, our mission is to advance transportation innovation for thtransportation innovation for the public good.

Public transportation is close by, and there's easy access to major highways, as well.

All of the cities I suggest as good candidates have good public transportation to access both the main and alternate airports, which makes them good candidates.