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15 Dec

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces New Thought Leadership Series “Up, Up, and Away: Innovations in Advanced Air Mobility”

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Kick-off Event for FAA and U.S. DOT Volpe Center Virtual Series this Thursday WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. DOT Volpe Center will partner on a virtual thought leadership program entitled “Up, Up, and Away: Innovations in Advanced Air Mobility.” The seven-part event series will take place from November 2023 through February 2024. Each forum features leading Federal and private sector panelists and is open to the public. Registration is required. “A new era of aviation is taking off,” said Under Secretary of Transportation for…

13 Dec

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.5 Billion Available through the 2024 RAISE Grant Program  

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As in previous years, popular RAISE Discretionary Grant Program will support transportation projects with significant local or regional impact. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $1.5 billion in grant funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program for 2024. The popular program helps communities around the country carry out projects with significant local or regional impact.  RAISE discretionary grants help project sponsors at the state and local levels, including municipalities, Tribal governments, counties, and others complete critical freight and passenger transportation infrastructure projects. The…

13 Dec

Wild Energy Expands Reach Into Canada, Pioneering Smart Energy Solutions for Outdoor Hospitality

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SARASOTA, Fla., December 13, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Wild Energy, the leading provider of advanced utility sub-metering and monitoring solutions, announces its strategic entry into the Canadian market of over 4,000 campgrounds. Wild Energy has been at the forefront of innovation, providing utility management solutions to the outdoor hospitality industry in the United States since 2019. Now, in collaboration with Jesstec, a trusted name with over four decades of experience in the Canadian energy sector, Wild Energy will combine expertise and innovation to offer unparalleled solutions. This collaboration aligns with Wild Energy's mission to empower businesses with technology-based real-time insights, advanced…

12 Dec

Turtle Island Indoor Water Park to Celebrates Its Grand Opening in Belcourt, North Dakota

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Turtle Island Indoor Waterpark The all new Turtle Island Indoor Water Park is now open in Belcourt, ND BELCOURT, N.D., December 12, 2023 (Newswire.com) - North Dakota’s newest indoor water park celebrated its grand opening on December 8, 2023. Turtle Island Indoor Water Park is the area’s premiere destination for family fun, attached to Sky Dancer Casino & Resort, at 3965 Sky Dancer Way NE, Belcourt, ND 58316. The indoor water park features three water slides, a 175-foot-long lazy river, an activity pool, and a children’s play area. Tickets are on sale now by going to the website, turtleislandadventureparks.com “We…

12 Dec

Airline Data Powerhouse ATPCO Buys Data Intelligence Platform 3Victors

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The acquisition expands ATPCO’s extensive data with real-time capabilities to further enhance the company's creation of industry tools that support the future of modern airline retailing. DULLES TOWN CENTER, Va., December 12, 2023 (Newswire.com) - ATPCO, the airline industry’s leading source for airline merchandising and pricing data, today announced the acquisition of 3Victors, the first of its kind travel data analytics as a service company. Together, ATPCO and 3Victors will utilize new datasets, machine learning, and AI to enhance its ability to build and implement the framework and solutions the industry requires for the future of modern airline retailing. ATPCO is…

12 Dec

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Major Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments in Ferry Service

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced grants totaling $220.2 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to modernize the nation’s ferry systems. The program focuses in part on expanding ferry service in rural communities, helping communities acquire modern ferry boats (including electric boats that reduce carbon pollution), and upgrading shore infrastructure to support high-quality, low-emission ferry service. “For many communities around the U.S., ferries are an important way to access jobs, medical care, and vital goods and services—like in communities I visited this summer in Alaska, Wisconsin, and Washington state,” said U.S. Transportation…

11 Dec

First Watch Elevates Brunch With New Restaurant in Fulshear, Texas

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The new location serving a full menu of breakfast, brunch and lunch opens its doors on Monday, December 11th, in Fulshear, Texas First Watch breakfast Young lady enjoying breakfast FULSHEAR, Texas, December 11, 2023 (Newswire.com) - First Watch, the leading Daytime Dining restaurant serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, announced today it has opened a new location in Fulshear, Texas. The new restaurant, located at 27120 Fulshear Bend Dr., Suite 100, brings a chef-inspired menu and rotating seasonal offerings to a 3,483-square-foot space that seats more than 208 people, provides outside dining under a covered patio and serves signature housemade fresh juices…

10 Dec

Air Travel Consumer Report: September 2023 Numbers and 3rd Quarter 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 September 2023 and third quarter of 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 nine months of 2023, 1.6% of flights have been canceled, far below the 2.8% cancellation rate for the first nine months of last…

09 Dec

Biden Administration Announces More Than $300 Million Available to Make Transit Stations Accessible for All

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Friday, December 1, 2023 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the availability of $343 million in Fiscal Year 2024 federal funding to make it easier for people with disabilities and mobility needs to access some of the nation’s oldest and busiest rail transit systems through essential upgrades, such as elevators. Hundreds of transit stations built before 1990, known as legacy stations, are not accessible to people with disabilities. “Public transit ought to be reliable, safe, and accessible for anyone who wants to use it,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “Through President Biden’s infrastructure…

07 Dec

Biden-Harris Administration Awards $110 Million in Grants to Improve Safety on America’s Roadways by Preventing Deadly Wildlife-Vehicle Crashes

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Investments will help reduce wildlife vehicle collisions that result in thousands of serious human injuries, hundreds of fatalities and more than $10 billion in medical costs, property damage, and more WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced $110 million in grants for 19 wildlife crossing projects in 17 states, including four Indian Tribes. The funding is made possible by a new program in President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and can support projects that construct wildlife crossings over and below busy roads, add fencing, acquire tracking and mapping tools, and…