Tag #Transport

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Egged's Transformation: Privatization, Efficiency, and the Need for Transport Security

Egged, an Israeli public transport company, privatized in 2015, significantly reduced older employees and expanded electric bus fleet, achieving high service rating and NIS 1 billion overseas revenue in 2023; its October 7th war response highlighted need for national transport security.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Self-Healing Asphalt Offers Solution to UK Pothole Crisis

Scientists in the UK and Chile have developed a self-healing asphalt using AI and biomass waste to address the UK's £16bn pothole repair backlog, offering a more sustainable and cost-effective solution to road maintenance.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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Germany Considers Making Mobile Phone Use While Driving a Felony

Germany's Verkehrsgerichtstag proposes amending §315c of the Strafgesetzbuch (StGB) to include mobile phone use while driving as a felony, following an analysis of 474,254 accidents showing that ignoring right-of-way remains the leading cause of fatal crashes.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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67 Dead in Deadly Mid-Air Collision Near Reagan Airport

A deadly collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday killed 67 people; recovery efforts are underway, with 55 victims identified, and investigators are examining conflicting altitude data.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Booming Antarctic Tourism Raises Environmental Concerns

Antarctica's tourism is booming, driven by social media influencers promoting the region, attracting a growing market of up to 1000 passenger ships, raising concerns about environmental impacts and the need for stricter regulations, despite existing guidelines and the Antarctic Treaty.

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Life Below Water
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FAA's NOTAM System Crashes, Sparking Safety Concerns After Fatal Accidents

The FAA's primary air safety notification system, NOTAM, crashed for several hours on Saturday, causing initial flight disruption fears after two fatal plane crashes killed 73 people; a backup system mitigated major impacts, but residual delays are possible.

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Good Health and Well-being
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North Macedonia Proposes Stricter Traffic Laws After Fatal Accident

In response to a fatal traffic accident in Skopje caused by a reckless driver, North Macedonia's political parties are proposing stricter traffic laws, including harsher penalties and increased police presence near schools, to improve road safety.

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Good Health and Well-being
jpost.com
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NIS 67 Billion Investment to Double Israel Railways Capacity by 2040

Israel Railways CEO Moshe Jana announced a NIS 67 billion investment to double track length to 2,600 kilometers by 2040, aiming for 300 million annual passengers and 30-minute travel times between major cities, with Western Negev services increasing to two trains per hour by August.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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67 Dead in Deadly Air Crash Near Reagan National Airport

A deadly crash between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday killed 67 people; 55 victims have been identified, and recovery efforts are ongoing, with investigations underway focusing on potential air traffic contro...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Self-Healing Road Surface Reduces Pothole Damage Costs

Scientists created a self-healing bitumen that repairs cracks within an hour, reducing pothole damage costs (UK: £579 million in 2024) and extending road lifespan by 30%; the technology uses plant spores and recycled oils, with machine learning aiding development.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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Digital Tools to Optimize Rural Public Transportation in Germany

Hof University leads a new project using digital tools and a digital twin to optimize rural public transportation in Germany, integrating various transport modes to improve accessibility, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport with €1.8 million.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Spain Mandates Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Facing Sustainability Challenges

Spain's aviation sector is implementing a mandatory 2% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) this year, increasing gradually to 70% by 2050, although challenges like raw material scarcity, import dependency, and the high cost of SAF remain.

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Climate Action

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