Ryan Clark

Ryan Clark is a content editor at MultiBriefs specializing in the automotive and transportation industries. Previously, Ryan worked as a Washington, D.C., disability and leave journalist covering federal and local government, Congress and the Supreme Court. He has also worked as an online editor, covering the passage of the Affordable Care Act, Maryland laws, sports and sports entertainment.

Articles by Ryan Clark

• If hybrid work is here to stay, how can you get the most from it?

  It seems lit hybrid work is here to stay, so check out these tips to make sure your employees can get…

  Tuesday, May 30, 2023

• Recessions and small business: How to survive and even flourish

  Already planning for the possibility of an economic downturn? Check out this article for a few suggestions…

  Tuesday, April 25, 2023

• The thrills and spills of e-scooters create a safety debate

  My co-worker and I stood staring transfixed at the Bird e-scooter. It had been decided that if I were…

  Wednesday, May 29, 2019

• The mad dash to quell drivers’ fears about autonomous vehicle safety

  Apparently, in an attempt to ward off the Skynet-led techno-apocalypse, people in the American Southwest…

  Thursday, January 31, 2019

• House passes FAA reauthorization, general aviation responds

  On April 27, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 by a vote of…

  Wednesday, May 02, 2018

• Simple tips for managing older employees

  ​With people today working further into their lives and retiring later, the workforce has begun to…

  Monday, April 23, 2018

• Student protests: How should schools respond?

  ​Today, students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, will return to class,…

  Wednesday, February 28, 2018

• What new regs for vehicle autonomy will mean for transportation

  With the transportation industry speeding toward the reality of autonomous vehicles sharing U.S. roads,…

  Monday, February 05, 2018

• States enact school bus seat belt laws, reigniting old debates

  School buses don't have seat belts. With the lives of our nation's children at stake, to some, this one…

  Wednesday, November 15, 2017

• Does the transportation industry need federal sleep apnea laws?

  ​Recently, two Democratic lawmakers from New York and New Jersey proposed legislation that would force…

  Friday, October 13, 2017

• Managing salesperson stress: How to avoid employee meltdowns

  The car salesman, in a fit of rage, screamed at his customer that she couldn't change her mind. She had…

  Wednesday, September 20, 2017

• Family adventures in air travel

  Returning from a Disney World trip, my small group of family and friends lumbered toward the security…

  Tuesday, August 22, 2017

• Aviation industry divided over ATC privatization

  At the end of June, the U.S. House and Senate moved two forms of FAA reauthorization legislation through…

  Tuesday, July 18, 2017

• Sky’s the limit: Just who controls drones?

  ​On May 25, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Drone Federalism Act of 2017. The bill would,…

  Tuesday, June 13, 2017

• What can managers do when love blossoms between employees?

  Following the recent announcement that MSNBC co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski found love…

  Thursday, May 18, 2017

• The discrepancy of hospital pediatric care

  "Daddy, I scared," my son gasped, arms outstretched before collapsing breathlessly on the floor. And…

  Wednesday, April 19, 2017

• Snow and floods: How cities can prepare roads and bridges

  ​Winter arrived late for the Northeast this year, as Winter Storm Stella dropped roughly 3 to 5 feet…

  Tuesday, March 21, 2017

• How to manage that one employee you’d like to strangle

  Let's be honest, employees can be problematic on many levels — even personal. Ask any manager, and…

  Thursday, February 23, 2017

• Amtrak’s Gulf Coast revitalization: What’s on the line

  Recently, Republicans in Congress have jumped on board with plans to return Amtrak passenger rail to…

  Wednesday, February 08, 2017

• Has the final hurdle been cleared for the era of autonomous cars?

  On Jan. 19, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published findings concluding…

  Tuesday, January 24, 2017

• The feds can rescue DC’s Metro, but should they?

  The Washington D.C. Metro transit system is in dire straits. Woefully in need of funding for maintenance…

  Friday, November 18, 2016

• Can modern home security stand against the Clown Panic? Maybe

  So it's nearly Halloween and you're trying to survive the 2016 Clown Panic? To some, the sudden appearance…

  Thursday, October 20, 2016

• So you’ve been promoted to manage your former peers ...

  Workplace competition can be beneficial to productivity, but what happens when a race's winner is placed…

  Tuesday, September 20, 2016

• Terror false alarms: What have airports learned about security?

  In today's hypervigilant era, terrorism fears have led to an unusual phenomenon recently in which two…

  Friday, September 02, 2016

• What do protected bike lanes mean for electric bicycles?

  Across the country, experimental bike lanes have begun popping up in major cities as officials attempt…

  Thursday, August 18, 2016

• Autonomous cars illustrate risks of innovation

  In this new world where science fiction can quickly turn into science fact, obstacles and sudden tragedies…

  Tuesday, August 02, 2016

• Straddling the fence: Guiding staff through the value-based care shift

  ​Managing a staff shift from the long-held quantity-of-care model to the new quality-of-care model…

  Wednesday, July 20, 2016

• ‘The greatest’ marketing lessons from the life of Muhammad Ali

  Muhammad Ali was a marketing master. Whether he was promoting himself or his next fight, Ali knew how…

  Friday, June 10, 2016

• FAA announces ‘first-come, first-served’ ADS-B rebate program

  ​In hopes of encouraging compliance with the ADS-B rule, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…

  Thursday, June 09, 2016

• Reader Sound-Off: Amtrak and the polarizing issue of federal subsidy

  In Maryland, two bottlenecks on the Amtrak lines slow passenger rail progress along the Northeast Corridor,…

  Tuesday, May 24, 2016

• The new interconnected world of transportation

  The National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) held its 2016 Day on the Hill congressional meetings…

  Wednesday, April 27, 2016

• Boston rail project could connect entire Northeast Corridor

  ​The National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) held its 2016 "Day on the Hill" congressional…

  Tuesday, April 19, 2016

• Shepherding staff through healthcare’s value‑based evolution

  On Jan. 26, 2015, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced…

  Monday, April 11, 2016

• Who’s in charge of rail safety? The uneasy alliance of TSA and Amtrak

  In the wake of recent terrorist attacks, a lot of rail passengers — many of whom love and enjoy riding…

  Monday, April 04, 2016

• Stronger US-Canada relations and their effect on trade, travel

  ​Last week, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with U.S. President Barack Obama to address…

  Monday, March 14, 2016

• House shoots down plan to privatized ATC, fight with GA still ongoing

  Last week, House Republicans knocked down a controversial plan to peel off the nation's air traffic control…

  Tuesday, March 01, 2016

• Reader Sound-Off: Political obstruction and the Hudson River tunnel project

  New York and New Jersey's new Hudson River tunnel "Gateway" project is making the rounds in the news…

  Monday, February 15, 2016

• Vintage air rally takes to the skies — Raising aviation, African awareness

  For five weeks, Crete2Cape Vintage Air Rally pilots will travel from Greece to the southern tip of Africa.…

  Wednesday, January 27, 2016

• GM, Lyft take pole position together in auto industry’s new era

  Let's be honest with ourselves: Driving isn't what it used to be. In fact, with ride sharing and self-driving…

  Tuesday, January 19, 2016

• RIP comment sections: A eulogy for a cornerstone of online journalism

  For an online journalist, it feels like an uphill battle when trying to create content that will both…

  Monday, November 23, 2015

• The destruction of Main Street: Why trains still matter to communities

  In Laurel, Maryland, a MARC commuter train — the driving force for growing and maintaining the community…

  Tuesday, November 03, 2015

• Building relationships: The speed dating world of online marketing

  In the speed-dating atmosphere that is online digital display advertising, a landing page is your company's…

  Thursday, October 15, 2015

• Ensuring school security: The good, the great and the terrifying

  Following the recent college shootings in Oregon, Texas and Arizona, schools nationwide are rightfully…

  Tuesday, October 13, 2015

• The great truck debate: Is bigger better for our infrastructure?

  The trucking industry is a vital element of our nation's economy. But unlike air and rail, truck transport…

  Tuesday, September 29, 2015

• Elon Musk’s Hyperloop may be nothing more than a pipe dream

  Elon Musk's Hyperloop vision imagines a high-speed intercity transport system using capsules propelled…

  Monday, August 24, 2015

• Old or faulty: Is outdated software putting airline passengers at risk?

  On Aug. 15, hundreds of flights in and around the Washington, D.C., area were either delayed or canceled…

  Tuesday, August 18, 2015

• NYC’s crackdown on e-bikes: What this means for riders, owners

  ​After years of utter confusion about the legality of electric bicycles in New York City, the police…

  Tuesday, August 04, 2015

• Will airlines ever make flying fun again?

  ​So I missed my flight. I do have an excuse: I don't fly that much. My departure to return home after…

  Thursday, July 23, 2015

• Reader Sound-Off: Why can’t Amtrak get it right in the South?

  One of passenger rail’s lasting downers following Hurricane Katrina is the loss of Amtrak service from…

  Friday, June 26, 2015

• Whirlpool’s Dave Szczupak: Energy efficiency benefits businesses

  Dave Szczupak, executive vice president of global product organization for the Whirlpool Corporation,…

  Thursday, May 28, 2015

• EE Global Forum: The challenges and rewards of energy-efficient buildings

  It's amazing how much waste there is in the building of buildings, Wade Smith said at the 2015 Energy…

  Wednesday, May 20, 2015

• EE Global Forum: Help consumers, businesses slay energy vampires

  Working toward better energy efficiency isn't simply a daytime job. Sometimes energy can be expended…

  Thursday, May 14, 2015

• EE Global Forum: Hard traveling on the long road to energy efficiency

  Our country's movement toward greater energy efficiency should be viewed as an energy resource by those…

  Wednesday, May 13, 2015

• Feds may step in as airlines, travel groups battle over state subsidies

  Domestic airlines have been waging a war with travel groups and Middle East airlines over the latter's…

  Tuesday, May 05, 2015

• Reader Sound-Off: Are elevated tracks a viable option to avoiding collisions?

  Railroad collisions between trains and vehicles that have stalled in their paths are tragically common.…

  Wednesday, April 08, 2015

• Indiana religious freedom law: Businesses should err on side of inclusion

  Recently, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed the new Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), a law that…

  Tuesday, March 31, 2015

• Jury award raises importance of aircraft maintenance, inspections

  On Feb. 26, a California jury found an airplane mechanic liable for the crashing death of a Napa physician,…

  Wednesday, March 04, 2015

• How can fuel affect the aviation and marine industries?

  Nothing affects the transportation industry quite like fuel. Whether it's price, type or scarcity, the…

  Monday, March 02, 2015

• How can low gas prices be bad for the transportation industry?

  Nothing affects the transportation industry quite like fuel. Whether it's price, type or scarcity, the…

  Wednesday, February 25, 2015

• When it comes to creating connected devices, keep it simple

  Companies marketing connected devices to consumers should remember one point: the less complicated the…

  Thursday, January 29, 2015

• Local Motors to produce 1st 3-D-printed automobile fleet

  The auto industry is set to experience another ripple of change as tech company Local Motors recently…

  Tuesday, January 13, 2015

• GPS tracking devices: The benefits and pitfalls for car dealers

  Law enforcement officials ​recently announced the rescue of Philadelphia nursing assistant Carlesha…

  Friday, November 14, 2014

• Is high-speed rail finally taking hold in America?

  On Oct. 15, the California Supreme Court declined to hear the most recent appeal against the state’s…

  Thursday, October 30, 2014

• Oprah and leadership: How to build a steadfast following

  Last month, my wife and I traveled to Washington, D.C.'s Verizon Center to attend Oprah Winfrey's two-day,…

  Monday, October 06, 2014

• 3 reasons why e-bikes belong at National Drive Electric Week

  From Sept. 15-21, the U.S. is celebrating National Drive Electric Week, a weeklong acknowledgement of…

  Monday, September 15, 2014

• Addressing the media’s unreasonable fear of flying

  In June, USA Today ran a three-part series of articles that delved into the issue of general aviation…

  Tuesday, September 02, 2014

• Shark Week reality check: The truth about beach safety

  ​Once a year, the Discovery Channel's "Shark Week" takes over the cultural consciousness, and we're…

  Monday, August 18, 2014

• Deconstructing the confusion surrounding the Common Core State Standards

  Across the country, children, parents and teachers of applicable states are spending their summers dreading…

  Thursday, August 07, 2014

• How fitness businesses can tap into the latest wearable tech

  ​Wearable technology devices in the fitness industry are known as "activity trackers." They offer people…

  Wednesday, July 09, 2014

• Summertime water safety: Tips for boating

  With summer making its presence felt across the United States, people are turning toward the water's…

  Tuesday, July 01, 2014

• Summertime water safety: Tips to avoid children drowning

  ​With summer making its presence felt across the United States, people are turning toward the water's…

  Thursday, June 26, 2014

• A wave of technology will soon crash upon the auto industry

  The closer science fiction-borne concepts come to reality, the more individuals within the car industry…

  Wednesday, May 21, 2014

• NBA’s Silver shows new leaders how to sail through rough waters

  NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was just forced into a public show of authority only three months after…

  Wednesday, April 30, 2014

• The do’s and don’ts of auto sales: A buyer’s perspective

  I recently purchased a car and it was an experience, to say the least. But, to be honest, buying a car…

  Wednesday, April 16, 2014

• What can pilots do to avoid vanishing?

  With all of the talk surrounding the vanishing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, many people are asking…

  Thursday, March 20, 2014

• The DC Streetcar project and signs of an economic return

  The community and possible economic effects of the rebuilt Washington, D.C., streetcar system are already…

  Monday, February 03, 2014

• Barrett-Jackson gives classic car fans something special

  Classic car aficionados have a passion unlike nearly any other group on the planet. They have a true…

  Wednesday, January 22, 2014

• Is your electric bicycle legal?

  In 2013, the electric-assist bicycle was the most exciting technology that everybody wanted but didn't…

  Tuesday, January 21, 2014

• Computers vs. people: The next step in airport security

  ​On the morning of Nov. 1, Paul Ciancia was driven to Los Angeles International Airport where he allegedly…

  Tuesday, November 12, 2013

• The death and rebirth of journalism: Digital revolution

  Now is the age of rapid-fire news. This is nothing new, but what is new is that we now have the tools…

  Thursday, October 31, 2013

• The death and rebirth of journalism: Flaws exposed

  Sept. 11 changed a lot of things. At the time, I worked for a Washington, D.C., media company that specialized…

  Wednesday, October 23, 2013

• The death and rebirth of journalism: End of an era

  Twitter offers news in a medium that appeals to the contemporary news hound in a way that the Washington…

  Tuesday, October 15, 2013

• Flugtag: Where aeronautics, insanity and inspiration meet

  The fact that the first place winner of the Washington, D.C., Red Bull Flugtag involved a licensed pilot…

  Monday, September 23, 2013