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19 Jan

Gunship Helicopters Expands Thrilling Experience With the M240 From the Helicopter

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This once-in-a-lifetime bucket list experience is available only in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a variety of experiences available for guests to explore. LAS VEGAS, January 19, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Gunship Helicopters, a Las Vegas based attraction, offers guests the unique opportunity to take aim at an array of mountainside targets from the side of an airborne helicopter. Gunship Helicopters announced a new addition to their lineup, an M240 fully automatic machine gun, available to shoot from the helicopter or on the ground. Experiences on the new M240 will complement the existing air arsenal featuring the M249 SAW and the M134…

18 Jan

U.S. DOT Announces Winners of the Intersection Safety Challenge

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Winners announced during the 2024 Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) announced the winners of the U.S. DOT Intersection Safety Challenge Stage 1A at the TRB Annual Meeting. The Challenge aims to transform roadway intersection safety by incentivizing new and emerging technologies that identify and address unsafe conditions involving vehicles, and vulnerable road users at intersections. The Challenge draws on the expertise of researchers and practitioners from universities, State and local agencies, private sector developers, and other organizations. “As Secretary Buttigieg says, the number of fatalities occurring on our…

18 Jan

Floridan Palace Hotel Joins Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Transforming Into Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown

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The historic Tampa hotel is in final stages of renovations and reopens as a Tapestry Collection Hotel by Hilton Hotel & Resorts with a grand reveal in December Lobby, Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown TAMPA, Fla., January 18, 2024 (Newswire.com) - The historic Tampa hotel located in the booming North Downtown neighborhood, known for its iconic Hotel Floridan sign, visible for miles, has now reopened as Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Now opened, the 210-room property has joined the portfolio of over 110 original hotels that offer guests unique style and vibrant personality while encouraging them to connect…

17 Jan

USDOT Announces Progress Delivering Results for America

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Report highlights DOT efforts to improve safety, efficiency, consumer protections, and more WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released a report updating the public on the Biden-Harris Administration efforts to improve America’s transportation infrastructure. The report includes updates on DOT’s key priorities, including rail safety, strengthening consumer protections for air travelers, and the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), among others. “We are delivering for the American people with the resources now available because President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law reversed decades of underinvestment in our transportation systems,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.…

15 Jan

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $623 Million in Grants to Continue Building Out Electric Vehicle Charging Network

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Funding will deploy chargers in communities and along major travel corridors, while promoting American jobs and leadership in EV charging WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced $623 million in grants to help build out an electric vehicle (EV) charging network across the U.S., which will create American jobs and ensure more drivers can charge their electric vehicles where they live, work, and shop. This is a critical part of the Biden Administration’s goal of building out a convenient, affordable, reliable and made-in-America national network of EV chargers, including at least 500,000 publicly available chargers by 2030 ensuring that EVs…

15 Jan

Buc-ee’s to Break Ground on New Travel Center in Rockingham County, VA on Jan. 30

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THE NEW TRAVEL CENTER WILL BE THE FIRST BUC-EE’S IN VIRGINIA MT. CRAWFORD, Va., January 15, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Buc-ee’s, home of the world’s cleanest bathrooms, freshest food and friendliest beaver, will break ground on its new travel center in Rockingham County, Virginia, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Buc-ee’s will celebrate the start of construction with a ceremony attended by local leaders. Buc-ee’s Rockingham will be the first Buc-ee’s location in Virginia. Located at SEC of Friedens Church Road and I-81, Buc-ee’s Rockingham County will occupy 74,000 square feet and offer 120 fueling positions. Buc-ee’s favorites including…

15 Jan

Buc-ee’s to Break Ground on New Travel Center in Brunswick, Ga on Jan. 29

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THE NEW TRAVEL CENTER WILL BE THE THIRD BUC-EE’S IN GEORGIA BRUNSWICK, Ga., January 15, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Buc-ee’s, home of the world’s cleanest bathrooms, freshest food and friendliest beaver, will break ground on its new travel center in Brunswick, Georgia, on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Buc-ee’s will celebrate the start of construction with a ceremony attended by local leaders. Buc-ee’s Brunswick will be the third Buc-ee’s location in Georgia. Located at 7156 Hwy 99 | 1-95 & State Hwy 99, Brunswick GA, Buc-ee’s Brunswick will occupy 74,000 square feet and offer 120 fueling positions. Buc-ee’s favorites…

15 Jan

AAOO Introduces Trucking Directory

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AAOO's Trucking Directory LOUISVILLE, Ky., January 15, 2024 (Newswire.com) - The American Association of Owner Operators (AAOO) proudly announces the official launch of its newest site feature: a Trucking Directory designed to provide support and resources to truckers nationwide. With our commitment to making owner operators’ lives easier, AAOO's Trucking Directory serves as a one-stop shop. It offers a variety of services and businesses tailored to meet the specific needs of truckers on the road. This comprehensive resource features a wide range of listings that include truck stops, mechanics, rest areas, cleaning services, entertainment, and more. "The launch of AAOO's…

11 Jan

NationalEclipse.com Declares 2024 ‘The Year of the Eclipse’

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A Total Solar Eclipse Will Occur in the U.S. on April 8, 2024 -- “The 2024 Eclipse Will Transcend the 2017 Eclipse” -- Last Total Eclipse in the Lower 48 States for 20 Years 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Path Map A total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, will cross over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. NEW YORK, January 11, 2024 (Newswire.com) - NationalEclipse.com, one of the leading online resources about solar eclipses, has declared 2024 to be “The Year of the Eclipse.” Now less than three months away, a total solar eclipse will occur in North America on…

11 Jan

DOT Launches New Advisory Committee to Help Shape Federal Approach to Transportation Innovation

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Friday, December 29, 2023 Advisory committee includes experts and advocates from local government, industry, labor unions and academia WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced the launch of the Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) to provide advice to DOT and the Secretary of Transportation about plans and approaches for transportation innovation. Advisory committee members were selected for their ability to provide diverse perspectives across sectors, geographies, and areas of expertise. The 27 TTAC members include experts from academia, think tanks, the public sector, labor, and industry covering topics including automation, cybersecurity, safety, accessibility, law, government, entrepreneurship, privacy,…