transportation Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/transportation/ Only what you care about Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:25:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://thelocalnews.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-the-local-news-app-logo-512-1-150x150.png transportation Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/transportation/ 32 32 220501511 Baltimore Red Line Expands to Light Rail Transit https://thelocalnews.app/baltimore-red-line-expands-to-light-rail-transit/ https://thelocalnews.app/baltimore-red-line-expands-to-light-rail-transit/#respond Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:25:33 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=67212 Baltimore Embraces Light Rail Over Buses In a significant move for Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure, Governor Wes Moore has announced the revival of the Red Line project as a light rail transit system, fulfilling a campaign promise and overturning the previous decision to halt the project in 2015. Governor Moore’s Commitment and Community Impact Governor Moore, […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/baltimore-red-line-expands-to-light-rail-transit/feed/ 0 67212 Valley Metro Plans Mesa Streetcar Expansion: Key Details Revealed https://thelocalnews.app/valley-metro-plans-mesa-streetcar-expansion-key-details-revealed/ https://thelocalnews.app/valley-metro-plans-mesa-streetcar-expansion-key-details-revealed/#respond Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:45:06 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=67152 Phoenix, AZ – Residents of Mesa can anticipate expanded public transportation choices in the near future, thanks to Valley Metro’s ambitious plans. The Valley Metro authority aims to extend its streetcar service from Tempe to Mesa, incorporating key attractions such as Sloan Park, Mesa Riverview, and the vibrant Asian District. Project Details and Route Expansion […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/valley-metro-plans-mesa-streetcar-expansion-key-details-revealed/feed/ 0 67152 I-55 Bridge Reopens with Updated Traffic Patterns https://thelocalnews.app/i-55-bridge-reopens-with-updated-traffic-patterns/ https://thelocalnews.app/i-55-bridge-reopens-with-updated-traffic-patterns/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2024 23:09:22 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=66245 MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The I-55 Bridge spanning the Mississippi River has reopened this morning, June 23, following maintenance work that introduced new traffic configurations, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). New Traffic Patterns Implemented TDOT officials announced the reopening of lanes on I-55 near the Crump Boulevard interchange, which occurred several hours ahead […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/i-55-bridge-reopens-with-updated-traffic-patterns/feed/ 0 66245 Big Boy No. 4014 to Grace Colorado on Historic Tour https://thelocalnews.app/big-boy-no-4014-to-grace-colorado-on-historic-tour/ https://thelocalnews.app/big-boy-no-4014-to-grace-colorado-on-historic-tour/#respond Wed, 19 Jun 2024 20:36:43 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=65563 Union Pacific Railroad has announced the upcoming tour of Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, passing through Colorado this fall as part of its Heartland of America Tour. Union Pacific Railroad, known for its historic contributions to American rail transportation, has unveiled plans for a monumental journey across the United States. […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/big-boy-no-4014-to-grace-colorado-on-historic-tour/feed/ 0 65563 NTSB Releases Final Report on I-95 Fatal Crash and Collapse https://thelocalnews.app/ntsb-releases-final-report-on-i-95-fatal-crash-and-collapse-2/ https://thelocalnews.app/ntsb-releases-final-report-on-i-95-fatal-crash-and-collapse-2/#respond Sun, 16 Jun 2024 03:43:15 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=63506 The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published its comprehensive findings regarding the tragic incident on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia, shedding light on the sequence of events leading to the fatal crash and subsequent highway collapse last June. On June 11th, 2023, a catastrophic accident unfolded when a gasoline tanker truck overturned near the Cottman […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/ntsb-releases-final-report-on-i-95-fatal-crash-and-collapse-2/feed/ 0 63506 Jacksonville Beach Road Construction Begins This Week https://thelocalnews.app/jacksonville-beach-road-construction-begins-this-week/ https://thelocalnews.app/jacksonville-beach-road-construction-begins-this-week/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 22:11:27 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=62586 Jacksonville Beach, FL – Residents and commuters in Jacksonville Beach should prepare for upcoming road closures and potential traffic disruptions starting this week as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) kicks off a significant infrastructure project along Beach Boulevard. Project Scope and Details The construction project involves the resurfacing of Beach Boulevard from 12th Street […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/jacksonville-beach-road-construction-begins-this-week/feed/ 0 62586 Fatal Motorcycle Crash Causes Major Traffic Jam in Livermore https://thelocalnews.app/fatal-motorcycle-crash-causes-major-traffic-jam-in-livermore/ https://thelocalnews.app/fatal-motorcycle-crash-causes-major-traffic-jam-in-livermore/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:50:43 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=62549 Early Thursday morning, a fatal motorcycle crash on Interstate 580 near the North Livermore Avenue off-ramp resulted in significant traffic delays extending as far as Tracy. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed that the incident involved a motorcycle and an unidentified truck, with potential additional collisions following the initial impact. Traffic Conditions and Lane Updates […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/fatal-motorcycle-crash-causes-major-traffic-jam-in-livermore/feed/ 0 62549 Los Angeles Council Votes to Regulate Driverless Vehicles https://thelocalnews.app/los-angeles-council-votes-to-regulate-driverless-vehicles/ https://thelocalnews.app/los-angeles-council-votes-to-regulate-driverless-vehicles/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:50:19 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=61522 The Los Angeles City Council has taken significant steps to enhance its oversight of driverless vehicles within the city, following a unanimous 13-0 vote in favor of new measures. This decision aims to bolster the city’s capability to monitor and potentially regulate autonomous vehicles (AVs), addressing emerging concerns and ensuring public safety. Monitoring and Regulation […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/jetblue-expands-service-at-macarthur-airport/feed/ 0 61442 Nimmo Parkway Extension Environmental Impact Study Underway https://thelocalnews.app/nimmo-parkway-extension-environmental-impact-study-underway/ https://thelocalnews.app/nimmo-parkway-extension-environmental-impact-study-underway/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2024 06:23:15 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=61051 Virginia Beach, VA – Residents eagerly anticipating a flood-resistant route to Sandbridge will have to wait nearly a decade longer, as the City of Virginia Beach, in collaboration with the Federal Highway Administration and Virginia Department of Transportation, embarks on an extensive environmental impact study for the Nimmo Parkway extension project. A Long-Awaited Solution Originally […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/nimmo-parkway-extension-environmental-impact-study-underway/feed/ 0 61051 Bridge in El Paso Rated Poor to Close for Repairs https://thelocalnews.app/bridge-in-el-paso-rated-poor-to-close-for-repairs/ https://thelocalnews.app/bridge-in-el-paso-rated-poor-to-close-for-repairs/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:57:16 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=60649 A bridge along West Paisano Drive in El Paso, carrying EB US 85, has been rated as Poor in condition by the National Bridge Inventory (NBI). This rating comes as a result of a 2021 inspection that identified significant issues with the bridge’s substructure, which supports a substantial portion of the structure. The bridge, which […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/bridge-in-el-paso-rated-poor-to-close-for-repairs/feed/ 0 60649 Unlicensed Cabs Exploit Tourists During CMA Fest in Nashville https://thelocalnews.app/unlicensed-cabs-exploit-tourists-during-cma-fest-in-nashville/ https://thelocalnews.app/unlicensed-cabs-exploit-tourists-during-cma-fest-in-nashville/#respond Sun, 09 Jun 2024 00:24:21 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=59835 With the influx of tens of thousands of music enthusiasts flooding Nashville for the annual CMA Fest, concerns have arisen regarding unlicensed cab drivers preying on unsuspecting tourists. Local musicians and visitors alike have voiced their apprehensions regarding this issue, highlighting the need for heightened awareness and regulatory measures. Concerns and Experiences Nashville musician, Mac […]

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