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Bikes are picking up steam as method of transportation, fitness
Bob Kowalski Transportation Technology & AutomotiveEven as cities have expanded and suburban sprawl has reduced the utility of bicycles, the two-wheeled vehicles are surging back into use. The reasons for the renewed attention to bicycles are many.
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Dubai introduces controversial new passenger fee
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveA controversial new fee has been approved at Dubai International Airport to help fund expansion and offset revenue losses in the country. Famed for its tax-free lifestyle and incredible riches that have come about as a result of the country's oil wealth, the United Arab Emirates may have surprised a few experts with the announcement that its busy gateway airport will ask all passengers to pay for its use.
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Proof of concept: Porsche rules the road
Dave Story Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe East African Safari Rally has been known as the gold standard for toughness in major international rallies. It was first held in 1953 to celebrate the inauguration of Elizabeth II, and the last East African Rally was held in 2002.
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Who’s in charge of rail safety? The uneasy alliance of TSA and Amtrak
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIn the wake of recent terrorist attacks, a lot of rail passengers — many of whom love and enjoy riding the rails — are wondering how safe passenger rail is in 2016 and what officials are doing to maintain that safety.
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Get ready for more rotorcraft regulation
Mark Huber Transportation Technology & AutomotiveA stagnant fatal accident rate combined with pressure from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Congress is forcing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to take a hard look at its current regulations governing occupant safety and crashworthy fuel systems in rotorcraft. This ultimately could lead to regulation that includes mandated system retrofits.
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A quick education on buying classic cars
Skip Kuhn Transportation Technology & AutomotiveSpring is upon us, and quite predictably I have found another car to add to my garage. My primary excuses were: I just sold two cars; the brown 944 project is finished and ready to go; and this was a good deal on what could be a ready to go "driver."
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What does the Skytrax survey say about America’s airports?
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe 2016 Skytrax World Airport Awards are in, and it doesn't look too impressive for America's airports. The full list of the world's top 100 airports is based on highly respected methodologies in surveying more than 13 million passengers on a variety of ratings and determining the best airports in the world.
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Thinking small could yield big results
Mark Huber Medical & Allied HealthcareIf you attended the Heli-Expo show earlier this month in Louisville, you got to see snow as well as some interesting things on the show floor — including a mock-up of a Bell 505 light single with a United Rotorcraft EMS interior. Generally, you wouldn't think a helicopter this small would be suitable for the HEMS mission, but its flat floor and big doors get if just over the goal line.
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The revival of supersonic air travel
Bambi Majumdar Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWas the Concorde ahead of its time? Probably. The state-of-the-art supersonic transport (SST) it provided came at a considerable expense. Beyond those class warfare optics, it got mired in business issues and politics pretty quickly. Above all, there was the problem of the sonic booms it created leading to wide-scale noise pollution.
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Pedestrian safety highlighted as US sees spike in fatalities
Bianca Gibson Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWalking is one of the most popular forms of exercise and transportation today. But is it becoming one of the most dangerous, too? While walkers were tracking their step counts, the Governors Highway Safety Association was tracking the number of pedestrian fatalities in the first six months of 2015 — and the numbers will make you look twice before crossing an intersection.
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