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    Environment
    Aircraft largely stayed on the ground in spring 2020, leading to a drop in greenhouse gas emissions.
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    Pandemic Causes Historic — But Fleeting— Drop In U.S. Climate Emissions

    Jan 14, 2021
    As Americans stayed home during the pandemic, cars and planes produced less heat-trapping emissions. But the effect is only temporary.
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    The Coronavirus Crisis
    A Greyhound bus driver wears a protective mask and gloves as he prepares to depart a station in San Antonio, Texas, on March 30. Bus companies are suffering amidst the pandemic, cutting off travel options for lower-income Americans.
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    Wheels Come Off For Bus Companies, Closing Down Travel Options For Poorer Americans

    Dec 23, 2020
    Demand for bus travel has dropped sharply during the pandemic, jeopardizing an industry that ordinarily serves many lower-income travelers.
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    Investigations
    John Morris, here in Bogotá, Colombia, has a website called Wheelchair Travel and hosts a travel podcast.
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    A New Rule Means Some People With Wheelchairs Can't Fly On American Airlines

    Nov 02, 2020
    A new policy from American Airlines, the largest airline in the United States, put a limit on the weight of a wheelchair. Now, many power wheelchairs are too heavy to fly on smaller regional jets.
    Fifth Street

    September 24, 2020

    Sep 24, 2020
    A Fan's Dilemma | Reid's Western Legacy | Melvin and Howard | Sparking Better Transportation | Media Sommelier
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    RTC Asks For Public Comment On Transportation Changes

    Jul 15, 2020

    The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is asking for public comment on proposed changes to its transit services because of COVID-19.

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    Business
    Company officials are stopping production of the original Segway PT, a favorite in tourism and law enforcement, on July 15.
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    After Nearly Two Bumpy Decades, The Original Segway Will Be Retired In July

    Jun 23, 2020
    Company officials announces production of the Segway PT will stop on July 15. The vehicle is popular among law enforcement and tourists, but falls short of its inventor's revolutionary goals.
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    Coronavirus Live Updates
    An aerial view shows downtown Los Angeles on April 30. U.S. miles driven decreased remarkably quickly in March, and driving slowly started to resume again — while remaining well below typical levels.
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    The Pandemic Emptied American Roads. But Driving Is Picking Back Up

    May 06, 2020
    Miles driven in the U.S. plummeted remarkably in the middle of March — dropping by 30% in a single week. Now driving is slowly resuming, a trend that began before stay-at-home orders were lifted.
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    Goats and Soda
    Maria Nakalanda (right), Edward Arineitwe and Charles Batte are Ugandan health care workers who have faced difficulties in getting to and from work after their country's transportation lockdown.
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    Commuting In A Pandemic: These Health Workers Are Trekking And Canoeing

    Apr 29, 2020
    And a canoe is not the best option when the paddler can't swim. Here's how doctors and nurses are getting to work in Uganda after the government clampdown on traffic to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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    City Of Las Vegas To Begin Multi-Million Dollar Roadway Project

    Apr 21, 2020

    The city of Las Vegas will begin a three-year-long, multi-million-dollar roadway project next Monday aimed at rejuvenating a stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard running from Sahara to Stewart avenues.

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    National
    Highway sign that reads, "Puff, puff? Pass the keys to a designated driver."
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    Humorous Highway Signs Aim To Steer Drivers Safely Down The Old Town Road

    Mar 05, 2020
    Puns and funny references have become staples on highway message boards across the country. What's behind these roadside bits, and are they making drivers behave any differently?
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    Goats and Soda
    A bus driver wears a mask on Jan. 22 in Wuhan, China. Public transportation is being suspended as of Thursday morning because of concerns about the spreading coronavirus.
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    Public Transport In Wuhan Suspended Due To Coronavirus Concerns

    Jan 22, 2020
    It's the most dramatic change in the wake of the newly discovered virus, which has so far infected some 500 individuals and killed 17. Will it help stem the outbreak?
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    $8B Needed In Transportation Repairs On Navajo Nation

    Jan 03, 2020
    Transportation officials for the Navajo Nation have reported it would take 116 years and $7.9 billion to meet current infrastructure needs. 
     
    Gallup Independent reported Tuesday that officials from the Navajo Nation Division of Transportation reported the figures as part of
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    The Ins And Outs Of Project Neon's New HOV Lanes

    May 20, 2019

    The massive, billion-dollar freeway development known as Project Neon is finally near

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    Business
    Traffic moves along 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan on Jan. 25, 2018. After decades of efforts by transportation advocates, the state of New York has approved a plan to add congestion pricing to the city, charging drivers who enter a designated zone of
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    City Dwellers Don't Like The Idea Of Congestion Pricing — But They Get Over It

    May 07, 2019
    Most New York City residents oppose a plan to charge a fee to drivers who enter the crowded city center. But studies show that once such charges are in place, public opinion shifts in favor.
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    Las Vegas Tourism Board OKs Transit System Talks With Musk Firm

    Mar 13, 2019

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — A company backed by Elon Musk is one step closer to start boring tunnels in Las Vegas for an express transit system at a massive convention center.

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    The number of pedestrians killed on U.S. roads last year was the highest in 28 years. Using data reported by states, the Governors Highway Safety Association estimates that 6,227 pedestrians were killed in 2018 — a 4 percent hike from 2017 and 35 perce
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    Pedestrian Deaths Reach Highest Level In Decades, Report Says

    Feb 28, 2019
    A safety group estimates 6,227 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2018 — a 4 percent increase over 2017 and the highest mortality rate since 1990.
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    Shots - Health News
    Shared scooters and bicycles are spreading to several major U.S. cities while policymakers are scrambling to find ways to ensure that riders are safe.
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    As E-Scooters Roll Into American Cities, So Do Safety Concerns

    Oct 15, 2018
    Electric scooters zoom through traffic in many cities these days, and have the potential to take cars off the road. But experts worry that the many riders who forgo safety gear are taking big risks.
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    John L. Smith On Red-Light Runners And Light Rail

    Aug 14, 2018

    Road safety takes precedence this time of year as school starts aga

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    Business
    An artist's rendering shows the design of an "electric skate" vehicle that the Boring Company says could travel up to 150 mph and whisk passengers to and from Chicago's O'Hare Airport in minutes.
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    Elon Musk's Boring Company Will Build High-Speed Train To Chicago's O'Hare Airport

    Jun 14, 2018

    The train tunnel company will build and operate an "express service to transport people to O'Hare Airport from downtown in 12 minutes," Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says.

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    What's The Future Hold For Transportation In Las Vegas?

    Apr 03, 2018

    RTC general manager Tina Quigley joins us to talk about buses, autonomous vehicles and more.

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    Parallels
    Jeepneys line up at a depot in Makati City in Manila. Jeepneys are the main mode of transportation for Filipinos nationwide, moving millions to and from work every day.
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    A Push To Modernize Philippine Transport Threatens The Beloved Jeepney

    Mar 07, 2018
    The colorful, crowded vehicles are a cheap and popular form of public transport. But they also pollute the air. Jeepney drivers have been pushing back against government plans to phase them out.
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    Project Neon Enters Final Phase

    Mar 02, 2018

    Work on Project Neon will enter its final phase this weekend.

    The third and final phase of the main Project Neon project includes a widening of Interstate 15 from the U.S. 95 interchange to Sahara Avenue.

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    Business
    An Uber waits for a client in New York City. The company is partnering with health care organizations to provide patients with reliable transportation.
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    Uber Launches Service To Get People To The Doctor's Office

    Mar 01, 2018
    Studies show millions miss out on health care because of transportation problems. Uber is partnering with health care organizations to provide rides for patients going to medical appointments.
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    Politics
    Amtrak has experienced four fatal crashes since December, and last year's 828 railroad deaths marked the deadliest year on rail in at least a decade, according to Politico.
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    Top Railroad Safety Official Resigns, Amid Questions About Holding A Second Job

    Feb 10, 2018
    It's not an ideal time for another leadership shake-up at the Federal Railroad Administration, as last year was the deadliest year for the U.S. rail system in at least a decade.
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    Shots - Health News
    Maddie Holt, 5, was born with a rare genetic condition called Zellweger syndrome and is unable to walk or talk and can barely see or hear.
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    No Car, No Care? Medicaid Transport Program Faces Cuts In Some States

    Jan 27, 2018
    For more than 50 years, the health program for the poor and sick has been required to ferry some clients to and from medical appointments. But a few states say transport is currently too expensive.

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