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Germany targets truckers to help motorists save fuel: interview
BERLIN AFP — Germany plans to squeeze truckers in an effort to ease congestion on the country's highways and help motorists deal with rising fuel costs, a minister said in a newspaper interview published Sunday. The government plans to restrict lorries to one lane and ban them from overtaking,...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, congestion, FINANCE, Germany, Manufacturing, motorist
Research articles 2008-06-29
Air Transport News
Jun 23, 2008 Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., has introduced a bill to block a DOT plan to auction slots at New York airports. He said the slot auction will not reduce congestion and delays, and he urged the FAA to instead focus on NextGen air traffic control technology. Air...
Tags: American Airlines, congestion, FAA, Manufacturing
Research articles 2008-06-23
Action on NY Air Congestion Urged
The Air Transport Association of America ATA has told the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure about the urgent need to increase capacity and reduce congestion in New York-area airspace. ATA denounces the Department of Transportation DOT congestion pricing and slot auction proposals that would limit capacity....
Tags: ATA, auction, congestion, U.S. Department of Transportation
Research articles 2008-06-23
Local briefs: Crash and jam
A CRASH on the M62 caused major congestion early today. Three cars were involved in the shunt on the westbound carriageway between Outlane and Ripponden - junctions 23 to 22 - at 6.45am. The cars were two black VW Passats and a silver Ford Focus. No-one was hurt, but...
Tags: car, congestion, Ford Motor Co., VW
Research articles 2008-06-09
Manchester gets green light for congestion charge plan
LONDON AFP — The British government gave Manchester a provisional green light Monday for a congestion charge scheme, to cut traffic jams and boost use of public transport. Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly voiced support for the 2.8 billion pound (3.5 billion euro, 5.5 billion dollar) scheme "in principle" and...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, congestion, Government, Manchester, SOFTWARE
Research articles 2008-06-09
Rail congestion: Freight-train network in U.S. faces 'calamity'
CHICAGO -- Railway executive Matthew Rose stood before fellow industry leaders, pointing to a map meant to tell the future of the U.S. rail freight network. It was drenched in red -- east to west, north to south. The blotches illustrated areas where, by 2035, traffic jams could...
Tags: Amtrak, car, Chamber, congestion, network, train, Transportation, U.S.
Research articles 2008-05-30
REAR VIEW Mirror: THE Royal Borough of Kensington
THE Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has joined with Porsche to call for a judicial review of the EUR31.50 (pounds 25) congestion charge that is being proposed for larger vehicles in London. Porsche is challenging the proposed increase as it believes the congestion charge is unfair and discriminatory. Commenting...
Tags: congestion, FINANCE, Porsche AG, Taxes
Research articles 2008-05-11
London road price scheme fuels election debate
LONDON AFP — Sitting in his office in the Fulham district of west London, Martin Kadhim has reluctantly accepted his fate: his high performance Porsche Cayenne will just have to go if a new car congestion charge is introduced. "They've been great fun, but it's time for them to...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, car, congestion, London, Porsche AG
Research articles 2008-04-27
Traffic congestion bill clears Senate committee
A bill that would charge Bay Area residents an extra $1 when they re-register their vehicles cleared its first legislative hurdle Tuesday, handily winning a majority of votes from members of the state Senate Transportation and Housing Committee. The bill would double what Bay Area vehicle owners...
Tags: congestion, FINANCE, Taxes, Transportation, U.S. Senate
Research articles 2008-04-09
Congestion bill clears Senate committee
A bill that would charge Bay Area residents an extra $1 when they re-register their vehicles cleared its first legislative hurdle Tuesday, handily winning a majority of votes from members of the state Senate Transportation and Housing Committee. The bill would double what Bay Area vehicle owners...
Tags: congestion, FINANCE, Taxes, Transportation, U.S. Senate
Research articles 2008-04-09
Traffic congestion bill gets through Senate committee
A bill that would charge Bay Area residents an extra $1 when they re-register their vehicles cleared its first legislative hurdle Tuesday, handily winning a majority of votes from members of the state Senate Transportation and Housing Committee. The bill would double what Bay Area vehicle owners...
Tags: congestion, FINANCE, Taxes, Transportation, U.S. Senate
Research articles 2008-04-09
Rising Environmental Awareness Fosters Acceptance of Light Rail and Underground Transport Across Europe
LONDON -- Despite many challenges, the European market for light rail and underground transportation is set to develop. Rising public awareness of global warming and climate change, coupled with efforts to reduce urban congestion, particularly in city centres, will drive market expansion. Simultaneously, the rising potential for replacement orders and...
Tags: congestion, Frost & Sullivan, MARKETING, Strategy, Transportation
Research articles 2008-04-07
New York inches towards traffic congestion charge
NEW YORK AFP — Plans by New York authorities to charge motorists for entering Manhattan have taken a step forward with a vote by the city's council urging state lawmakers to approve the proposed levy. The city council passed the vote by 30 to 20 late Monday, paving the...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, congestion, Manhattan
Research articles 2008-04-01
Agreement to Limit Flights at Newark
U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters used a keynote speak to the FAA Aviation Forecast Conference to announce that airlines serving Newark Liberty Airport have agreed to temporarily cap and spread flights for two years at a level that will allow 30 more flights per day while helping...
Tags: agreement, congestion, FAA, Manufacturing, NETWORKING, Newark
Research articles 2008-03-17
Helsinki mulls congestion charge
HELSINKI AFP — Helsinki is considering adopting a road toll aimed at reducing pollution and congestion in the Finnish capital, an official at the Transport Ministry said Thursday. Transport Minister Anu Vehvilaeinen will on Friday announce the creation of a committee made up of city and government officials charged...
Tags: Agence France-Presse, congestion
Research articles 2008-03-13
Traffic relief for interstate 15
Traffic Relief For Interstate 15: The San Diego Association of Governments and California Department of Transportation broke ground on a $467 million project that could help relieve congestion along the Interstate 15 corridor. Plans include the addition of a seven-mile stretch of freeway-within-a-freeway. Transportation officials, including Caltrans Director...
Tags: congestion, lane, stretch, Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation
Research articles 2008-03-10
U.S. Department of Transportation Seeks Technology Solutions to Improve Safety and Reduce Traffic Congestion.
M2 PRESSWIRE-3 March 2008-US Department of Transport: U.S. Department of Transportation Seeks Technology Solutions to Improve Safety and Reduce Traffic Congestion. C1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:03032008 The U.S. Department of Transportations Research and Innovative Technology...
Tags: accident, congestion, Government, Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation
Research articles 2008-03-03
Fitch Ratings: 2008 Could Be Challenging for U.S. Airport Industry
NEW YORK -- According to Fitch Ratings, 2008 will be a year of adjustment for the U.S. airport industry after coming off a period of economic stability that translated into improving credit fundamentals for the past few years. In the special report '2008 U.S. Airport Credit Outlook,' Fitch says while...
Tags: congestion, FINANCE, financial, Manufacturing, Strategy
Research articles 2008-02-13
Remarks For The Honorable Mary Peters Secretary Of Transportation Aviation Congestion And The Way Forward: No More Delay Aero Club Of Washington Washington, D.C.
M2 PRESSWIRE-23 January 2008-US Department of Transport: Remarks For The Honorable Mary Peters Secretary Of Transportation Aviation Congestion And The Way Forward: No More Delay Aero Club Of Washington Washington, D.C.C1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:22012008 Good afternoon. Thank you,...
Tags: aviation, congestion, FAA, Manufacturing, secretary, Transportation, U.S. Congress
Research articles 2008-01-23
Gain Insight to the Current Trends, Drivers, Restraints and Challenges Prevailing in Europe's Light Rail and Underground Market Today
DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c79703) announces the addition of new Frost & Sullivan report Strategic Analysis of the European Light Rail and Underground Market - Part 1: Market Overview to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research titled Strategic Analysis of the European Light Rail and Underground...
Tags: congestion, Frost & Sullivan, MARKETING, restraint, Strategy, transport
Research articles 2008-01-16
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