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13 Jun

Biden-Harris Administration Selects 99 Communities for Grants Aimed at Making Local Roads Safer; Invites Applications for Future Rounds of Funding

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More than half of all trips are three miles or fewer, and USDOT’s Safe Streets and Roads for all funding deployed at the community level stands to improve safety for short trips that can be made by bike and on foot Washington, DC – Today, on National Bike to Work Day, the U.S. Department of Transportation is announcing over $63 million in grants from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. The funding will go directly to 99 local, regional, and Tribal communities to improve road safety and help prevent deaths and…

12 Jun

FRA Continues Strengthening Rail Safety Through New Rules Requiring Certification of Dispatchers and Signal Employees

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Final rules announced today will require railroads to certify train dispatchers and signal employees and bolster training requirements WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced two final rules that will require railroads to develop certification and training programs for train dispatchers and signal employees. Unlike with conductors and locomotive engineers, there have previously been no federal regulations mandating specific training requirements, safety and knowledge checks, and verification of safety records for dispatchers and signal employees. These final rules address this gap in rail safety and will help ensure that certified dispatchers and signal employees…

10 Jun

FMCSA Continues Nationwide Crackdown on Fraudulent Household Goods Movers and Brokers

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Ahead of busy summer moving season, agency conducts enforcement sweep and provides consumer resources WASHINGTON — Today, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the launch of Operation Protect Your Move, the agency’s nationwide crackdown on scam interstate household goods (HHG) movers and brokers. This enforcement initiative will address complaints about HHG moving company and broker compliance with federal safety and consumer protection regulations and statutes. “Americans deserve a fair deal when they move into a new home—and we’re cracking down on moving companies that hold people’s possessions hostage,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “This initiative will build…

09 Jun

U.S. Department of Transportation’s Research Agency Advances Work to Incorporate Artificial Intelligence Safely into Transportation Applications

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024 New RFI now in Federal Register seeks input from a broad array of stakeholders on how best to pursue this emerging technology Washington, DC — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Advanced Research Projects Agency – Infrastructure (ARPA-I) is seeking input on the potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) across all modes of transportation, as well as emerging challenges and opportunities in creating and deploying AI technologies. The Request for Information (RFI) is pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 of October 30, 2023, entitled “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.” The questions…

07 Jun

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $10.5 Million Funding Opportunity to Plan Housing Near Transit

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Priority will be given to mixed-use development projects near transit stations that promote affordable housing WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the availability of nearly $10.5 million in competitive grant funds for agencies to plan transit-adjacent development. FTA’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning supports local planning and investment near transit hubs to promote sustainable, livable, and equitable communities, with a focus on projects that plan for affordable housing. With funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, TOD links public transportation, land use, and housing to create communities that are walkable and connected…

06 Jun

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $343 Million to Modernize Transit Stations, Improve Accessibility Across the Country

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that eight transit systems in eight states will receive a total of $343 million in federal funding to retrofit some of the nation’s oldest and busiest rail transit systems to make it easier for Americans to access public transportation. Millions of Americans, including people with disabilities and injuries, have mobility concerns that prevent them from being able to get jobs, school, healthcare, and other destinations with the same ease as other users. For many, transit could be the best transportation option for individuals who aren’t able to…

05 Jun

Buc-ee’s to Debut New Travel Center in Smiths Grove, KY on June 24

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Smiths Grove Will Be the Smallest City in the Country with a Buc-ee’s SMITHS GROVE, Ky., June 5, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Buc-ee’s, home of the world’s cleanest bathrooms, freshest food and friendliest beaver, will unveil its newest travel center in Smiths Grove, KY, on Monday, June 24, 2024. Doors will open to the public at 6 a.m. CDT, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony will follow at 12:00 p.m. CDT. Buc-ee’s Smiths Grove is the second Buc-ee’s location in Kentucky. The first, Buc-ee’s Richmond, opened in April of 2022.Located at 4001 Smiths Grove-Scottsville Road, Buc-ee’s Smiths Grove will occupy 53,000 square feet and…

Qstay Secures .6 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Revolutionize Hospitality Industry

05 Jun

Qstay Secures $4.6 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Revolutionize Hospitality Industry

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Total Funding Reaches $11.1 Million as Qstay Expands Its AI-Driven Platform to Enhance Guest Experience and Optimize Property Management Returns Beachfront Penthouse Loft Penthouse Loft with a free digital beach resorts access DUBAI, Arab Emirates, June 5, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Qstay, a revolutionary hospitality and rental investment property management platform, today announced that it has successfully raised $4.6 million in a pre-Series A funding round. This latest round brings the total amount raised by the company to $11.1 million. The funding was secured through a combination of conventional and convertible debt, demonstrating strong investor confidence in Qstay's innovative approach to…

05 Jun

BarFly Names Longstanding Team Members Craig Stage CEO and Andrew Woodruff CFO

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West Michigan-based hospitality group promotes internally to expand executive team Craig Stage BarFly CEO Headshot of Craig Stage, BarFly's new CEO GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 5, 2024 (Newswire.com) - BarFly, the hospitality group that manages HopCat and Stella’s Lounge, has made two new C-level appointments, naming Craig Stage as its Chief Executive Officer and Andrew Woodruff as its Chief Financial Officer. Both were promoted from positions at the vice president level, where they have served for over two years. These personnel updates will support BarFly’s continued and future growth; the organization has opened three new successful restaurants in the last…

05 Jun

Gant Travel Appoints New Chief Operating Officer (COO)

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Gant Logo Gant logo BLOOMINGTON, Ind., June 5, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Effective June 3, 2024, Victor (Vic) Pynn has joined Gant Travel Management as our new Chief Operating Officer. With an impressive career spanning over 25 years in the travel and technology sectors, Pynn brings a wealth of experience and strategic vision that will be invaluable to our organization.Pynn holds a Business & Finance Degree from Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology and is a Certified General Accountant. He is also a recognized public speaker, mentor, and published author. His extensive background includes leadership roles at some of the…