Sentences with phrase «improved transportation system»

The improved transportation system will promote vibrant rural and urban communities.
Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. used an elementary school a few miles north of the Utah Capitol as the backdrop for his Jan. 17 State of the State Address, which included calls for a stronger education system along with tax changes and an improved transportation system.
This new program not only improves our transportation system to help people get around, but simultaneously cleans up our air and offers greater access to the disabled.
Signage, transit stops, and real - time information also contribute to improved transportation systems.
NPP promised to introduce Metro Mass Transport to improve the transportation system in the country, it was done.
We conduct analyses and recommend policies for reducing transportation fatality and injury rates, increasing stewardship of the human and natural environment including air quality, water quality, and historic resources, and protecting environmental health while improving the transportation system.
Additionally, the new program promotes innovative safety solutions that will improve our transportation system.
The now fully - complete STIC network brings together public and private transportation stakeholders (State and local level government, academia, and industry) in each State and has created a national network with capacity to have these Councils identify, develop, and advance innovations with the potential to improve the transportation system.
Reduce petroleum consumption and emissions by measures to improve transportation system efficiency across all modes, for example by modernizing the aviation system.
In upcoming parts of this review, I'll describe the other elements of Monbiot's solution in more detail: Improving home energy efficiency, optimizing the mix of alternative energy sources, improving the transportation system, reducing our «air miles», and improving the retail and cement industries.
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio as adopted Vision Zero, which Mike noted «aims to make roads safe and reduce accidental deaths and injuries to zero by improving the transportation system using proven tools and core principles.»
They are also responsible for evaluating, assessing and designing transport facilities and services and also try to improve the transportation system.

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«It's very sad and I'm very conscious that this woman's family has suffered a tremendous loss, but if you think about the industry, it's the safest form of transportation ever built and it's done nothing but improve,» said John Cox, a former airline pilot who is now president of consulting company Safety Operating Systems.
Prospero is an end - to - end transportation management system purpose built for the logistics - intensive grocery industry that improves the overall transportation process.
The company developed a transportation and loading system it says improves the conditions under which chickens are handled during the moving process.
Governor Ambode also reassured Lagosians that his administration would remain committed to improving the State with world class transportation system as a vital component, which according to him is a key requirement for the sustenance of economic growth in the State.
Invest in Public Transportation: The state should invest billions to improve and expand the mass transit system statewide alongside requiring all vehicles to be carbon free within 15 years.
During nearly four hours of questioning at a state budget hearing on transportation spending, MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota assured Senate and Assembly members that an $ 836 million «subway action plan» launched last summer to fix the city's subway system is improving service, although he admitted there still is plenty of work still to do.
As New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority begins phasing in a new fare - payment system next year, transit advocates are detailing ways the new technology could be used to improve passengers» experience.
To improve mobility and traffic patterns, the project will include: · Improved access to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets · Replacing the Route 32 bridge over Route 17, which will include standard Interstate height clearance over Route 17 · Reconstruction and expansion of Park and Ride facilities which will include a bus stop and solar - powered bus station to promote public transit · Reconfiguring the Route 17, Exit 131 eastbound ramp leading to the Thruway · A new interconnected and adaptive traffic signal system along Route 32 to minimize delays and enhance access to local businesses and schools · Intelligent Transportation Systems to adapt to changing traffic conditions and optimize signal responses
Governor Cuomo outlined New York's recovery plan in areas of improving weather detection, rebuilding and redesigning transportation systems, including bridges and airports, and improving the state's energy systems.
«This government is committed to improving on the road transport network, the water transportation system, the public transport infrastructure and most importantly attract the needed investment to fund our Strategic Transport Master Plan (STMP), which is already being implemented».
John Liu, who was transportation chair in the aftermath of September 11, took the M.T.A. to task for failing to improve its security systems with due haste.
Cuomo and Tom Prendergast, the man he appointed to run the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, proceeded to outline a number of initiatives they said would improve New York's mass transit system, many of which are already contained in the authority's now four - year, $ 26 billion capital plan, the one that the state is more than a year late in approving.
«Improving the response to threats to public safety will allow our nation's transportation systems to overcome the challenges that were experienced by law enforcement, emergency first responders, TSA and the public during the LAX shooting.»
City Comptroller Scott Stringer on Sunday proposed a $ 3.5 billion bond act to fund state transportation projects that would earmark 60 percent of the cash to improve the city's ailing subway system.
The DOT said that between 82 and 85 percent of Murray Hill neighbors use the bus transportation system and the Transitway will improve travel times and increase pedestrian safety with wider sidewalks.
Among the holy grails of physics, a room temperature superconductor, Dias said, could radically change our transportation system, making magnetic levitation of high - speed trains possible, as well as making electric cars more efficient and improving the performance of many electronic devices.
Those new initiatives range from fighting a fresh war on cancer and developing cleaner energy and transportation systems to doubling spending on competitive agricultural research and improving the computer literacy of U.S. school children.
It keeps your cardiovascular system active and healthy, it improves blood circulation and nutrient transportation to your muscles.
Most of all, families and students need both sides to get past their defensiveness and mistrust and get to work creating citywide information, funding, enrollment, transportation, and other systems that will improve equity and access to high - quality schools.
They are adamant about the need to improve the enrollment system to take into account distance that children have to travel because of transportation and the need for siblings to attend the same school.
Identifies processes, practices, and systems in public and private organizations that promote innovative commercial freight movements and are widely recognized as improving transportation performance and efficiency.
As the National Transportation Systems Center, Volpe's mission is to improve transportation by anticipating and addressing emerging issues and advancing technical, operational, and institutional innovations acrTransportation Systems Center, Volpe's mission is to improve transportation by anticipating and addressing emerging issues and advancing technical, operational, and institutional innovations acrtransportation by anticipating and addressing emerging issues and advancing technical, operational, and institutional innovations across all modes.
Identifies processes, practices, and systems in public and private organizations that promote innovative commercial freight movements and are widely recognized as improving transportation performance and efficiency as they would relate to FASTLANE projects.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) assists in developing improved mass transportation systems for cities and communities nationwide.
Multi-dimensional models of the transportation system will provide insights that will help improve safety on our highways
about U.S. Department of Transportation's National Freight Advisory Committee Issues Recommendations to Improve National Freight System
Working with aviation authorities, manufacturers, and other stakeholders to help them successfully improve the safety of the international air transportation system.
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary LaHood Awards more than $ 400,000 to Improve Track Safety U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today awarded more than $ 400,000 to the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign to develop an improved system for assessing and evaluating railroad track conditions and safety.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced new Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Vehicle - to - Infrastructure (V2I) guidance that can improve safety and mobility by accelerating the deployment of V2I communication systems.
Other responsibilities include negotiation and implementation of international transportation agreements, assuring the fitness of U.S. airlines, enforcing airline consumer protection regulations, issuing regulations to prevent alcohol and illegal drug misuse in transportation systems, improving the security of the national transportation system, and preparing transportation legislation.
Title: U.S. Department of Transportation's National Freight Advisory Committee Issues Recommendations to Improve National Freight System Link: https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/us-department-transportatio...
The FAA continually strives to improve operations in the National Airspace System (NAS) and ensure the vitality of the U.S. economy through the transformation of our civil air traffic system with the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NexSystem (NAS) and ensure the vitality of the U.S. economy through the transformation of our civil air traffic system with the Next Generation Air Transportation System (Nexsystem with the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NexSystem (NextGen).
The Maritime Administration, within the Department of Transportation, has been given the responsibility to improve and strengthen the U.S. marine transporTransportation, has been given the responsibility to improve and strengthen the U.S. marine transportationtransportation system.
Other responsibilities include negotiation and implementation of international transportation agreements, assuring the fitness of US airlines, enforcing airline consumer protection regulations, issuing regulations to prevent alcohol and illegal drug misuse in transportation systems, improving the security of the national transportation system, and preparing transportation legislation.
Consistent with the 2010 USDOT Policy Statement on Bicycle and Pedestrian Accomodation, the modal administrations have a responsibility to improve conditions and opportunities for walking and bicycling in the transportation system.
Therefore, in order to ensure safe and efficient movement of people and freight within the national transportation infrastructure system, this program executes projects dedicated to reducing inefficiencies, improve system performance, and assess infrastructure condition through the implementation of applied research.
Mitigation includes improving fuel efficiency, improving system efficiency, shifting to low - emitting transportation modes, reducing travel demand, and using low - carbon fuels.
A Complete Streets policy incorporates safe and convenient walking and bicycling facilities into transportation projects; improves conditions and opportunities for walking, and bicycling; integrates walking and bicycling into transportation systems; and provide safe and convenient facilities for these modes.
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