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05 Jun

Plum Market Announces Airport Expansion

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Company solidifies expansion with new top hire joining ranks in June of 2023. FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 5, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Plum Market, the service-forward company promoting organic and locally sourced food and essentials, is soaring to new heights. Already an accomplished Airport Vendor, the Plum Market Airport Division will elevate the traveler's experience. The Plum Market Airport Division will be a Prime Vendor in pursuing exciting opportunities with Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises ("ACDBE"). This partnership ensures our commitment to best serve all travelers that "will enable us to create a positive impact," said Matt Jonna, CEO of Plum…

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05 Jun

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for 63 Projects in 32 States That Will Help Reduce Train-Vehicle Collisions and Blocked Rail Crossings in the U.S.

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President Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes the first-ever dedicated grant program to help communities eliminate points where railroad tracks intersect with roads, which have blocked vehicle and pedestrian traffic, led to deadly vehicle-rail collisions, and prevented first responders from reaching emergencies WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced it has awarded more than $570 million in Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program funding to projects in 32 states. This inaugural round of funding will address more than 400 at-grade crossings nationwide, improve safety, and make it easier to get around railroad tracks…

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02 Jun

Classic Vacations Launches New Booking Platform – BEYOND by Classic Vacations

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Exclusively for Travel Advisors to research, quote, book, and manage hotel bookings across all devices SAN JOSE, Calif., June 2, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Classic VacationsTM, the #1 rated global luxury travel company, announces the launch of BEYOND by Classic Vacations, a multi-destination hotel booking platform exclusively for Travel Advisors to research, quote, book, and manage hotel bookings across all devices. BEYOND by Classic Vacations also opens the door to hotel and vacation rental inventory around the world with real-time, reliable rates and availability. Whether clients are looking for multi-destination trips, all-inclusive getaways, or vacation rentals, BEYOND has something for everyone. …

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02 Jun

New Pool Bar in Spring Lake, NJ, is Making a Splash This Summer

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Enjoy summer fun at the Jersey Shore, surrounded by good times and great friends at the grand opening of this new go-to destination offering a vibrant atmosphere, diverse entertainment, and welcoming spirit. Pool Bar in Spring Lake, NJ, Opens Aerial view of new Pool Bar in prominent Spring Lake, New Jersey SPRING LAKE, N.J., June 2, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The Pool Bar at The Shore Club is proud to announce the grand opening of their new Pool Bar, just in time for guests to experience the epitome of summer fun, starting Friday, June 2 at 3 PM. Located in Spring…

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01 Jun

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Motor Carrier Safety Awards Funding to 56 States, Territories for Safer Roads

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided a 61% increase in funding for states and territories to support roadway safety Washington – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) awarded more than $471 million in Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) grants to help fund initiatives aimed at preventing crashes, fatalities, and injuries involving commercial motor vehicles (CMV). “Commercial vehicles are an essential part of our supply chains, our economy, and our way of life—and we must ensure that they are as safe as possible,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “This funding will help save lives by making…

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31 May

Federal Transit Administration Asks for Comment on Proposed Updates to National Public Transportation Safety Plan

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WASHINGTON – As part of continuing efforts to strengthen safety for both frontline transit workers and riders across the country, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today proposed an updated version of the National Public Transportation Safety Plan. Reauthorized under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the plan creates a blueprint for transit agencies to adopt stronger safety measures. The draft of the updated safety plan was published today in the Federal Register for a 60-day comment period. FTA encourages the public to submit comments on the proposed changes. “Safety remains our top priority, and this updated National…

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31 May

NHTSA Proposes Automatic Emergency Braking Requirements for New Vehicles

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Technology would significantly reduce fatalities and injuries WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would require automatic emergency braking and pedestrian AEB systems on passenger cars and light trucks. The proposed rule is expected to dramatically reduce crashes associated with pedestrians and rear-end crashes.    NHTSA projects that this proposed rule, if finalized, would save at least 360 lives a year and reduce injuries by at least 24,000 annually. In addition, these AEB systems would result in significant reductions in property damage caused by rear-end crashes. Many…

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30 May

Joint Communiqué by the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the European Commissioner for Transport, Adina Vălean on transatlantic cooperation

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Secretary of Transportation of the United States of America, Pete Buttigieg and European Commissioner for Transport, Adina Vălean, met on May 22, 2023, to discuss EU-U.S. support to Ukraine, ongoing cooperation in aviation and maritime transport, as well as issues of common interest in transportation, such as international collaboration to fight climate change and decarbonize transport. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said: “From supply chain disruptions caused by Putin’s war in Ukraine, to the impacts of global climate change, to the challenges our vital transportation workforce members face on a daily basis, the transportation systems on which the…

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30 May

Top 10 Most Popular Greek & Roman Ruins According to Visited

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Travel App Visited Compiles Over 1.66 Million Users' Data to Determine the Most Famous Greek and Roman Destinations Most Visited Ancient Sites TORONTO, May 30, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The travel app Visited by Arriving In High Heels Corporation has released a list of the top 10 Greek and Roman ruins to visit. The data is based on over 1.7 million users who have marked which ancient sites they have been to.  Visited, available on iOS or Android, allows users to mark off where they've been and plan dream getaways based on travel lists, experiences, personalized travel map and inspirational photos. Picking a travel…

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30 May

ProEV’s Investments Pay Off as Commercial EV Sector Grows

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New dedicated facility for design and manufacturing of electric vehicle components positions firm for growth alongside truck and bus OEMs. MONTREAL, May 30, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The electric vehicle (EV) sector's exponential growth continued in the first half of 2022, with a 62% increase in global sales over the same period in 2021. Market expert McKinsey & Co. predicts EVs will dominate the truck market by 2035. Anticipating these trends, Promark Electronics, in 2015, created its ProEV division, which has made recent investments in technology, enhanced systems, and talent to position itself as a leading interconnect solutions supplier to commercial…

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