The U.S. Department of Transportation recently publicized its effort to further harness blockchain in the world of drones. “Blockchain technology is being looked on to deliver a framework that can be used by stakeholders in the commercial drone industry,” the government agency said in an April 15 report, noting benefits in […]
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Computational Transportation Science
IGERT: PhD program in Computational Transportation Science For application information, please click here. We are a new multidisciplinary doctoral training program at the University of Illinois at Chicago educating specialists in the information technology aspects of transportation science. Our Computational Transportation Science (CTS) fellows are developing technologies in which sensors, […]
What Is Transportation Visibility and How Does It Work?
As the transportation landscape evolves — including the need to remain agile in shifting market conditions, increased expectations from customers for faster shipping, and more concerted efforts to improve environmental sustainability — many supply chains are turning to freight visibility to gain real-time, actionable data.
Transportation Modes, Modal Competition and Modal Shift
Author: Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue Transport modes are the means by which passengers and freight achieve mobility. They are mobile transport assets and fall into three basic types; land (road, rail and pipelines), water (shipping), and air. Transport modes are designed to either carry passengers or freight, but most modes can carry […]
Welcome to Senate Committee on Transportation
Senate Transportation Committee meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Room 4203. However, always check the Senate Daily File for any changes. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY The Senate Transportation committee’s physical office is closed until further notice due to COVID-19. The committee staff is working remotely and we are […]
Transportation Sector
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What Is the Transportation Sector? The transportation sector is a category of companies that provide services to move people or goods, as well as transportation infrastructure. Technically, transportation is a sub-group of the industrials sector according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). The transportation sector consists of several industries including air […]
Los Angeles Public Transit | Discover Los Angeles
The City of Los Angeles Transportation (LADOT) currently operates the second largest fleet in Los Angeles County. LADOT’s transit fleet serves approximately 30 million passenger boardings per year. DASH Downtown Six quick bus routes through Downtown depart every five to 15 minutes between 5:50 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays, […]
Union Pacific Corporation COO Jim Vena to Address the RBC Capital Markets Canadian Automotive Industrials and Transportation Conference
OMAHA, Neb., May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Jim Vena, chief operating officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the RBC Capital Markets Canadian Automotive Industrials and Transportation Conference at 1:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Interested investors may view the presentation and listen to a live webcast […]
Modes of Transportation, Ranked From Coolest to Least Cool
Photo: Getty Even in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, rollerblading isn’t very cool. See, I’ve been spending a lot of time looking out my window (as one tends to do during The Quarantine), watching as the occasional jogger or delivery person with a pizza strapped to the back of […]
The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Forcing Cities To Rethink Public Transportation
As parts of Europe and the United States begin to lift coronavirus lockdown restrictions and allow people to go shopping, visit relatives and return to work, public officials are facing a new conundrum: How can people travel safely in crowded cities? Italy is poised to serve as a major test […]
Transportation – Olympia School District
The Olympia School District Transportation Department hours of operation are from 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. If you call during these hours but are unable to reach us, please leave a message. We check our messages frequently and will return your call. To contact the Transportation Department between the […]
Transportation Systems Sector | CISA
The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation are designated as the Co-Sector-Specific Agencies for the Transportation Systems Sector. The nation’s transportation system quickly, safely, and securely moves people and goods through the country and overseas. Sector Overview The Transportation Systems Sector consists of seven key subsectors, or modes: […]
DFW International Airport | Ground Transportation
Courtesy Cars Learn more about what courtesy vehicle providers service DFW Courtesy Vehicles Passenger pick-up for courtesy vehicles is located at the lower level curbside of each terminal. Consult information boards/screens located near baggage claim areas inside […]
Transportation Insurance | Travelers
Commercial vehicles, products and employees are constantly on the move. In fact, motor vehicles transport goods and people more than 2.9 billion miles on the road, each year.1 Whether you are a manufacturer or a wholesaler/distributor delivering products via your own fleet of commercial vehicles, an over-the-road trucker carrying […]
Welcome to the Committee on Transportation
Committee Jurisdiction includes California High-Speed Rail Authority, California Highway Patrol, California Transportation Commission, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Transportation (Caltrans), driver’s licenses, freight, regional transportation agencies, transit authorities, intercity rail, mobile sources of air pollution, fuels, rules of the road, state highways, local streets and roads, vehicles, aircraft, bicycle and […]
Transportation One
If you ask him how he made it happen, Teets credits a foundation of hard work and a drive to learn from the best – including his grandfather, a successful entrepreneur, and his alma mater, the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. He’s laid the foundation and now wants Transportation […]
Transportation Management | Solutions | Trimble Transportation
Transportation Management | Solutions | Trimble Transportation Skip to content Complete Visibility The challenges and opportunities for transportation service providers and fleet owners are changing quickly. Making the most of those changes and opportunities often depends on the technology platform that supports daily business operations. With Trimble transportation management solutions, […]
Best Transportation ETFs for Q1 2020
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Transportation exchange-traded funds (ETFs) provide investors with a way to invest in a basket of stocks belonging to the transportation sector. The sector is comprised of companies that build transportation infrastructure, manufacture vehicles or other transportation equipment, and provide transportation services to people or goods, including airlines, railroads, trucking, and […]
transportation – Wiktionary
English[edit] Etymology[edit] From transport + -ation. Pronunciation[edit] Noun[edit] transportation (usually uncountable, plural transportations) The act of transporting, or the state of being transported; conveyance, often of people, goods etc. We have to get people out of their cars and encourage them to use alternative forms of transportation. (historical) Deportation to […]
Burns & McDonnell Bolsters Transportation Construction Capabilities, Hiring Steve Kellerman
“Transportation infrastructure is the lifeblood of the U.S. economy, and strengthening this foundational system will be imperative moving forward from a global crisis,” says Mike DeBacker, vice president and Transportation Group general manager at Burns & McDonnell. “Steve is deeply passionate about designing and building innovative transportation infrastructure that will […]