Sentences with phrase «country on all transportation»

On a daily basis, 49 million tons of goods valued at more than $ 53 billion are shipped throughout the country on all transportation modes.

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All the while, regulators in both countries are coming down hard on the pipeline companies in the wake of a scathing assessment by the National Transportation Safety Board, released in Washington in July, of the causes behind a disastrous Enbridge spill in Kalamazoo, Mich., two years ago.

Airlines looking to cash in on thawing relations between the United States and Cuba had until Wednesday to submit applications to the Department of Transportation for proposed flight routes between the two countries, USA Today reports.

Americans spend 42 hours on average sitting in congestion every year, costing each driver roughly $ 1,400, and last week the American Roads & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) reported that more than 54,000 of the country's 612,677 bridges are rated «structurally deficient.»

As a result, political instability, labor strikes, natural disasters or other events resulting in the disruption of trade or transportation from other countries or the imposition of additional regulations relating to duties upon imports could cause significant delays or interruptions in the supply of our merchandise or increase our costs, either of which could have an adverse effect on our business.

In fact, as several of the country's lawmakers have noted, due to the conditions of our roadways «American businesses pay $ 27 billion a year in extra freight transportation costs, increasing shipping delays and raising prices on everyday products.»

Of course, energy companies and countries that depend on oil exports will suffer, but users of transportation fuels, petrochemicals, plastics, fertilizers and so forth should benefit greatly.

One of the most high - profile resolutions — co-sponsored by nine chambers or boards of trade from across the country — called on the federal government to refrain from changing the current governance model of Canada's ports and major airports, given that they are economic drivers for our national economy and crucial pieces of transportation infrastructure.

Transportation logistics in this country is still problematic despite all the new technology on the market.

When the now - infamous 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti's capital of Port au Prince on January 12, 2010, the entire country's transportation system, government, and economy, ground to a halt.

This statewide program guides California «s wineries and winegrape growers to adopt an integrated system for their operations based on tested «best practices» in alternative energy, packaging, transportation, production and farming practices to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) footprints in the state with the most stringent environmental laws in the country.

He however added that d construction works on major roads and other projects under the Ministry will resume immediately to facilitate accessible transportation across length and breadth of the country.

It is in Italy's strategic interest to keep political attention high also on the manufacturing, mechanical, and transportation sectors, where the country holds a global competitive advantage.

The party said Buhari must return Nigeria to how he met it in 2015 adding «Our call for the President to return the country to how he met it in 2015 is justified on the following grounds: a bag of rice was N7, 000 and now is above N20, 000; a mudu of beans was N150 and now is N500; one US Dollar was trading for N197 but now over N400; a liter of fuel was N87 but now N145; cost of transportation and other services has skyrocketed.

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has advised the Federal Government to review import duty on vehicles in order to bring down the cost of transportation in the country.

And thus, on top of controlling the largest public transportation network in the country, the MTA chairman — a gubernatorial appointee — has become another powerful proxy in Mr. Cuomo's never - ending battle with the mayor.

The amendment would redirect funding for the bus program to a separate program controlled by the Department of Transportation, which Katko said would «wreak havoc» on the country's most used transit agencies without providing increased funding certainty to agencies in other states.

«Increasing access to fast charging electric vehicle charging stations puts us on the right track to keeping up with other cities in our country and around the world,» said Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Chair of the New York City Council Transportation Committee.

WASHINGTON — Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (D - Cold Spring) lobbied for federal funding for the new Tappan Zee Bridge during a hearing on infrastructure needs in the country held by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held in Washington on Wednesday.

He's joining a bipartisan group of mayors from around the country in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to call for increased federal transportation funding.

Musician and New Patriotic Party sympathizer (NPP), A-Plus, has told Citi News that he is in the process of terminating his contract with Ghana's Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST), which allows him to transport oil across the country on behalf of the company.

Syria, Cuba and Costa Rica are three of the many countries that have less debt than the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, according to the Straphangers Campaign, which on Wednesday night released a report detailing how the M.T.A.'s debt load stacks up to those of nation states.

That means the world will maintain its voracious appetite for natural gas, according to Exxon Mobil, and continue its heavy reliance on petroleum to meet electricity and transportation sector needs in both developed and developing countries.

Women who live in the country have to drive — they can't rely on public transportation to get them to their destination.

They become almost totally dependent on the advanced countries for most of their needs, be they chemicals, pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, transportation equipment, or defence equipment.

While other transportation modes, such as the maritime industry, are also discussing ways to limit emissions, the world's attention is centered on aviation - a sector that would be the world's seventh - largest carbon emitter if it were a country.

The witless wonders criss - cross the country using whatever mode of transportation they can find, ultimately arriving at the one place on Earth where they least belong: a summit of the world's most brilliant minds.

«At the Inspector General's Office we interact with the various Operating Administrations of the Department of Transportation, and I am struck by the wide variety of Departmental programs and regulations, and their wide - spread impact on the country as a whole.

In addition, this notice addresses the general question of whether carriers may require health documentation for carriage of service animals on flights from the U.S. into countries other than the U.K.. On February 26, 2007, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Aviation Enforcement Office issued a guidance document to assist carriers and passengers with disabilities in complying with both U.S. and U.K. regulations concerning the transport of service animals on flights from the U.S. to the U.K. by: 1) explaining the procedures passengers must follow to comply with the U.K.'s Pet Travel Scheme (PETS); 2) explaining the procedures U.S. and foreign carriers must follow to obtain an approved Required Method of Operation (RMOP) from the U.K.'s Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA); and 3) notifying both U.S. and U.K. carriers operating flights between the U.S. and the U.K. that failure to obtain an approved RMOP from DEFRA will be considered a violation of the ACAA by the Department's Aviation Enforcement Office and may subject such carriers to enforcement action.1 The purpose of this notice is to respond to inquiries from airlines and the traveling public since issuance of the February notice regarding foreign requirements for health 1 on flights from the U.S. into countries other than the U.K.. On February 26, 2007, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Aviation Enforcement Office issued a guidance document to assist carriers and passengers with disabilities in complying with both U.S. and U.K. regulations concerning the transport of service animals on flights from the U.S. to the U.K. by: 1) explaining the procedures passengers must follow to comply with the U.K.'s Pet Travel Scheme (PETS); 2) explaining the procedures U.S. and foreign carriers must follow to obtain an approved Required Method of Operation (RMOP) from the U.K.'s Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA); and 3) notifying both U.S. and U.K. carriers operating flights between the U.S. and the U.K. that failure to obtain an approved RMOP from DEFRA will be considered a violation of the ACAA by the Department's Aviation Enforcement Office and may subject such carriers to enforcement action.1 The purpose of this notice is to respond to inquiries from airlines and the traveling public since issuance of the February notice regarding foreign requirements for health 1 On February 26, 2007, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Aviation Enforcement Office issued a guidance document to assist carriers and passengers with disabilities in complying with both U.S. and U.K. regulations concerning the transport of service animals on flights from the U.S. to the U.K. by: 1) explaining the procedures passengers must follow to comply with the U.K.'s Pet Travel Scheme (PETS); 2) explaining the procedures U.S. and foreign carriers must follow to obtain an approved Required Method of Operation (RMOP) from the U.K.'s Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA); and 3) notifying both U.S. and U.K. carriers operating flights between the U.S. and the U.K. that failure to obtain an approved RMOP from DEFRA will be considered a violation of the ACAA by the Department's Aviation Enforcement Office and may subject such carriers to enforcement action.1 The purpose of this notice is to respond to inquiries from airlines and the traveling public since issuance of the February notice regarding foreign requirements for health 1 on flights from the U.S. to the U.K. by: 1) explaining the procedures passengers must follow to comply with the U.K.'s Pet Travel Scheme (PETS); 2) explaining the procedures U.S. and foreign carriers must follow to obtain an approved Required Method of Operation (RMOP) from the U.K.'s Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA); and 3) notifying both U.S. and U.K. carriers operating flights between the U.S. and the U.K. that failure to obtain an approved RMOP from DEFRA will be considered a violation of the ACAA by the Department's Aviation Enforcement Office and may subject such carriers to enforcement action.1 The purpose of this notice is to respond to inquiries from airlines and the traveling public since issuance of the February notice regarding foreign requirements for health 1 72

The grants announced today focus specifically on the training of state and local personnel responsible for enforcing the transportation of hazardous materials, giving priority to nonprofit organizations that have the existing capacity to reach and train a huge quantity of these personnel throughout the country.

Following on the heels of the Smart City Challenge, DOT announced in October 2016 that local communities across the country will receive nearly $ 65 million in grants to support advanced technology transportation projects.

«It is my hope that cities across the country will draw from and adapt the ideas from the Smart City Challenge to transform their transportation networks and help put their communities on a more sustainable path.»

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 you know so well, our country is on the verge of one of the most exciting and important innovations in transportation history — the development of Automated Driving Systems (ADS), commonly referred to as automated or self - driving vehicles.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today unveiled a new interactive «Voices of the Recovery Act» web feature to share the stories of workers on Recovery Act projects around the country.

However, if you travel outside the country, you can easily spend thousands of dollars on hotel stays, transportation, food and other travel expenses.

While the precise requirements you'll need to fulfill to obtain these certificates will vary depending on what country you're traveling to, the kind of pet you have, your mode of transportation, and other factors, the veterinarians at Green Forest Veterinary Hospital can examine your pet and provide a certificate to be officially endorsed by a USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services (VS) official veterinarian.

Transportation in Japan is extremely expensive, so you should focus your trip on experiencing a few destinations deeply instead of trying to see the whole country at once.

As you can see from my monthly totals and detailed costs for accommodation, food, transportation and miscellaneous expenses, Guatemala on a budget costs pretty much the same as most countries in SE Asia.

I was able to travel on just $ 600 US per month without skimping on anything, eat regularly at food stalls & local places without ever getting sick, and find transportation at the same low costs as in SE Asian countries.

Tour Price Exclusions Your tour cost does not include: air transportation (unless specifically stated as included), visa fees; any immunizations (If required); health certificates; airport taxes and country departure taxes (if applicable); all items of a personal nature; drinks, beverages and meals not specified; gratuity to tour escorts and driver guides; excess baggage charges; insurance; excursions not included on the itinerary; laundry; room service and any other items / services not listed on your confirmed itinerary.

Membership usually means $ 1 off a night, but this card also gives discounts all around the country on tours, entrance fees, and transportation among other things.

For more information on getting around the country, read our overview of transportation in the Philippines - or look up more detailed travel information in Bohol, Boracay Island, and El Nido, Palawan.

August falls during the «low season» when fewer tourists visit Belize, making it the perfect time to take advantages of discounts up to 40 % on lodging, transportation, and tours of the top sites in the country.

You're only allowed one stopover in each city No stopovers or ground transportation within the country of origin are permitted on international routes Pros and Cons

3) If countries like China and India follow the American pattern in transportation, ballooning demand for oil is bound to be a disruptive influence on world affairs with or without the climate impact of all those additional emissions of greenhouse gases.

Question asked: «What ideas are out there for shaping transportation choices as China, India, Mexico, and other countries race toward prosperity so they avoid the traps of sprawl, of ever - growing demand for liquid fuels, of the insulation from community that comes when you're camped alone on a congested freeway?»

With teams spanning the country joining in from Baltimore, Boston, Austin, San Francisco and New York, this firm is taking on challenges ranging from water conservation to sustainable food options to trash reduction to alternative transportation.

What ideas are out there for shaping transportation choices as China, India, Mexico, and other countries race toward prosperity so they avoid the traps of sprawl, of ever - growing demand for liquid fuels, of the insulation from community that comes when you're camped alone on a congested freeway?

Simply look to the post fuel - shortage years (when $ 2 gas nearly crippled the country and gas lines were the norm), we did not slap a tax on fuel during that period to force people to cut back, yet we had a 35 % increase in efficency overall for home heating systems, airlines and transportation industry.