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16 Feb

U.S. Department of Transportation Observes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024 WASHINGTON – In recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the U.S. Department of Transportation is taking action to raise awareness among travelers and transportation employees across America’s transportation systems. “The horrors of human trafficking are far reaching, but together, we have the power to detect and prevent them,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “We’re empowering America’s transportation workforce and the traveling public—hundreds of millions strong—to be the eyes and ears of a collective effort to combat trafficking.” Today, Secretary Buttigieg announced the opening of the Department’s 2024 Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award,…

15 Feb

LOVE BRAND & Co. First Island Outpost at Pine Cay, Turks & Caicos

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LOVE BRAND & Co. introduces its inaugural Island Outpost at Pine Cay, Turks & Caicos, in conjunction with an exclusive capsule collection for the esteemed Relais & Châteaux island retreat. Love Brand Outpost LOVE BRAND & Co. Outpost at Pine Cay, Turks & Caicos LONDON, England, February 15, 2024 (Newswire.com) - The renowned British beachwear brand LOVE BRAND & Co. is embarking on a transatlantic journey to inaugurate an outpost on Pine Cay, one of the world's most prestigious private islands in Turks and Caicos. This partnership has given birth to a curated and eco-conscious retail haven, marking LOVE BRAND &…

14 Feb

U.S. DOT Launches $15 Million Complete Streets Artificial Intelligence Initiative for Small Businesses

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Thursday, February 1, 2024 Department seeks innovative tools for generating, integrating, and activating data for mobility. Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation opened a new opportunity for American small businesses to leverage advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve transportation. The Complete Streets AI Initiative is being offered through the Department’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. It is a multi-phase effort to develop powerful new decision-support tools for state, local, and tribal transportation agencies that assist in the siting, design, and deployment of Complete Streets, which are streets and networks that prioritize safety, comfort, and connectivity…

13 Feb

FACTSHEET ON RAIL SAFETY | US Department of Transportation

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Since President Biden took office, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken key steps to improve the safety of our railways by deploying funding from the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, holding railroads accountable, raising rail safety standards, and supporting first responders and rail workers. Following the Norfolk Southern derailment last year, the Administration has mobilized a comprehensive, cross-agency effort to support the people of East Palestine, Ohio. And, while the President has been pushing to increase rail safety, House Republicans have actively worked against this progress by voting to cut rail safety measures. For nearly two centuries, railroads have been an…

11 Feb

USDOT Readout of Call with Supply Chain Stakeholders on Disruptions Caused by Red Sea Attacks

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Friday, February 2, 2024 On Thursday, members of the U.S Department of Transportation’s Office of Multimodal Freight held a call with stakeholders across the United States supply chain on issues and disruptions stemming from the ongoing situation in the Red Sea. The Maritime Administration emphasized its continued commitment to keeping mariners safe and stakeholders up to date. While industry participants shared that they are beginning to see isolated challenges and expect increased congestion at some U.S. container ports, including the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, in the next four to six weeks as shippers re-route cargo to avoid…

10 Feb

Air Travel Consumer Report: November 2023 Numbers

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of November 2023 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines. DOT remains committed to ensuring airline passengers are treated fairly and flights operate as scheduled. For the first 11 months of 2023, 1.4% of flights were canceled, far below the 2.5% cancellation rate for the first 11 months of 2022 and the 2.0% cancellation rate for…

08 Feb

Readout of Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s Meeting with U.S. Carriers and Mariners

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Monday, February 5, 2024 Today, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and DOT officials held a meeting with maritime labor organizations and U.S. flag shipping companies to discuss the ongoing situation in the southern Red Sea and western Gulf of Aden and its impact on shipping and the freedom of navigation in the region. Secretary Buttigieg expressed his gratitude to mariners for their bravery and work moving goods across the world that the American people count on, even in the face of danger. He affirmed that the safety of mariners is the Department’s top priority and that national security…

07 Feb

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $110 Million in Relief Funding to Help Public Transportation Providers Recover from Natural Disasters

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WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced nearly $110 million in funding to eight public transportation providers and state Departments of Transportation in six states and one U.S. territory to help communities recover from recent natural disasters. The support, provided through FTA’s Public Transportation Emergency Relief (ER) Program, will help agencies repair damaged equipment and facilities and recoup costs for evacuation and rescue operations following floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes that occurred in 2017 and 2020-22. “As the climate crisis accelerates, extreme weather is disrupting not just American lives and communities, but also the infrastructure…

05 Feb

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Celebrates the Annual Bloom on Historic Camellia Mountain

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The Hotel in the Clouds returns for the 4th year with their revamped ‘Tokyo Camellia’ event. Tokyo Camillia 2024 - Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo TOKYO, February 5, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Luxury urban resort Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is proud to announce the opening of their annual ‘Tokyo Camellia’ event, this year featuring an additional highlight. The updated event will be open to hotel guests for three weeks, from February 8 to 29. Since 2021, the hotel has been host to the annual event celebrating the winter flower. Guests can stroll through the scenic ‘Camellia Mountain’ and view camellia blossoms softly descending from the…

04 Feb

Roll Into Spring With Slapfish’s Exclusive LTO

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Roll into Spring with Slapfish Coastal Seafood Kitchen's Exclusive LTO Citrus Crab Roll Young woman holding a Citrus Crab Roll HOUSTON, February 4, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Slapfish Coastal Seafood Kitchen, owned and operated by Mac Haik Restaurant Group (MHRG), is excited to introduce its latest Spring Limited-Time Offering (LTO) known as the "Roll Call" menu. This exclusive LTO features three delectable rolls: the Shrimp Scampi Roll, Buffalo Bacon Shrimp Roll, and Citrus Crab Roll. Slapfish Loyalty Reward members can enjoy early access to these rolls on February 5th, with the public release on February 6th.Known for its dedication to sustainable…