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Minister: New Public Safety Radio System

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 12:38:06 +0000

“This new radio platform will enable public safety agencies to coordinate more efficiently than in past days,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said, explaining that “for the 1st time in Bermuda, every radio on the system across the various departments will be able to speak to each other. ” Speaking in the House of […]

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Celebrity La La Anthony Says “I Love Bermuda”

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 12:45:55 +0000

American television personality La La Anthony recently gave Bermuda a shout out via social media, noting that “Bacchanal Run in Bermuda is on my list of the top ten things I’ve ever done” and adding “I love Bermuda.” The posts, made on both Twitter and Instagram to more than 4.5 million and nine million followers […]

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‘Unverified Messages On Social Media’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:12:55 +0000

The “group going to homes and pretending to be officials from home affairs” message is circulating again, and the police have advised this is “not relevant for Bermuda” and have urged residents to “please think before posting unverified messages on social media.” A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised the below alert is not relevant […]

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BPS: Message Circulating Is Not For Bermuda

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:47:47 +0000

The fake social media message warning residents about a group of individuals allegedly pretending to verify data for a Government census but really planning to steal from homes is circulating again, leading the police to issue another advisory. The police — who have advised before that this message does not pertain to Bermuda — said, […]

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WHO Offer Covid-19 Facts Via WhatsApp

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 13:26:54 +0000

The World Health Organization [WHO] has partnered with WhatsApp to bring facts about Covid-19 to people around the globe, launching an easy to use service which allows people to ask questions via the popular messaging service. Bernews signed up and tested it out, and found it very simple to use and comprehensive; it presents you […]

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‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ Facebook Covers

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:42:30 +0000

Decorate your Facebook profile with these cover graphics in order to remind both yourself and others that staying home can save lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. With Bermuda’s ‘Shelter in Place’ order scheduled to last until at least May 2nd, and social distancing measures expected to continue past that, these cover graphics will allow you […]

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OBA Using WhatsApp For Public Discussions

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:49:00 +0000

The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has set up two WhatsApp groups to allow the public to “ask us questions as well as discuss the statements and articles that we release into the public domain” according to OBA leader Craig Cannonier. Mr. Cannonier said, “Communication is key and nowadays there are many ways in which we […]

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Threatening Messages Being Sent Electronically

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 10:56:06 +0000

The Bermuda Police Service said they are “aware of threatening messages being sent electronically, [e-mail, social media], to members of the public.” A police spokesperson said, “Recipients are being threatened with having their online activity made public, unless they purchase varying amounts of cryptocurrency within a stipulated time period and return it to the person […]

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Bermuda Wins Big At CASA Championships

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 12:26:41 +0000

Eleven of Bermuda’s Junior National Squad have returned from Trinidad and Tobago bearing an impressive collection of trophies following the 37th Caribbean Area Squash Association [CASA] Individual & Team Championships. Competing in a field of 114 of the top squash players in the Caribbean region, Bermuda had a bumper year recording strong finishes in many […]

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USA Defeat Bermuda In Doubles Quarter-Finals

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 27 Jul 2019 20:00:03 +0000

Bermuda squash duo Micah Franklin and Noah Browne took on the United States in the Men’s Doubles Quarter Finals at the Pan Am Games in Peru. The pair found themselves down 6-2 in the first game, they were able to stage a comeback to make it 8-6, but the American pair closed out the first […]

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Salayah Stange Wins Heather Nova Competition

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 12:14:16 +0000

Salayah Stange is this year’s winner of the Bermuda Festival Heather Nova Singer/Song Writer competition, with the young singer set to receive a cash prize,  perform at the Bermuda Festival events, and professionally record one of her songs. Ms. Nova said, “I am thrilled to announce that this year’s winner of the annual Heather Nova Singer/Songwriter […]

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Allure Magazine Highlights Salt Spray Soap Co

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 21:55:04 +0000

In celebration of Black History Month, American beauty magazine Allure has highlighted 16 of the best black-owned beauty brands, with Salt Spray Soap Co. – a skincare line by Bermudian Genelle John – among the brands highlighted. Allure said, “Unfortunately, though so many of our wider cultural and stylistic proclivities come from the Black community […]

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Saltus & Warwick Moving To Virtual Learning

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 22:12:51 +0000

In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, both Saltus Grammar School and Warwick Academy have made the decision to move classes to virtual platforms. A Saltus spokesperson said, “Saltus has made the decision to transition to a virtual learning platform as of tomorrow, March 17, 2020. “Attendance and all classes will continue remotely through our school’s […]

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Videos: Schools Send Messages To Students

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:24:43 +0000

Teachers from West Pembroke School and East End Primary recently created videos reaching out to their students as they remain away from class due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The East End Primary School video features teachers holding up custom made signs bearing messages for students, set to Club Nouveau’s version of ‘Lean On Me,’ […]

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Saltus Deputy Head “Optimistic” About Exams

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:51:12 +0000

Saltus Deputy Head of School Jon Beard is “optimistic that Bermuda’s private schools will work with the exam boards to ensure that local students are able to complete the requirements” as the education system contends with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “International end of academic year examinations have been a casualty of the […]

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Video: Whitney Institute Middle School Message

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:49:15 +0000

The Whitney Institute Middle School staff came together to send a virtual message to the students and families to connect and share positivity. A spokesperson said, “The entire Whitney Institute Middle School staff misses all of the students and wishes the best for them and their families during this pandemic. The staff came together to […]

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Apply For BELCO Scholarships & Bursaries

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:17:40 +0000

BELCO has extended the application deadline for its annual scholarships and bursaries until May 31, 2020. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] has extended the application deadline for its annual scholarships and bursaries, ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 per selected student. Bermudian students may now apply for this year’s scholarships by May […]

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Video: MSA Elementary Virtual Sports Day

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:42:54 +0000

Mount Saint Agnes Academy held their first ‘Virtual Sports Day’, which saw students take part in a number of events and submit photos and videos. A spokesperson said, “Remote learning challenges us to be creative with our longstanding traditions and customs. On May 1, MSA Elementary Virtual Sports Day replaced our traditional sports day and […]

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Video: Gilbert Institute Message To Students

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 22:36:03 +0000

The teachers and staff of Gilbert Institute have created a video sending a message of encouragement to their students as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to keep both staff and students at home. The video’s description says, “The Gilbert staff sending a message of encouragement to students. Edited by Terry Henry.” As the island and world […]

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Saltus Graduates Receive Surprise Visits

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:42:07 +0000

Saltus students who make up the graduating class of 2020 recently received visits from the school’s staff members. A spokesperson said, “With the situation of the pandemic still unfolding, the graduating class of 2020 have missed some rites of passage such as prank day, final assembly, and the graduate walk. “Despite this, faculty saw this […]

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Court: Man Denies Sexual Assault Charges

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 12:36:02 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A 25-year-old man was charged with two counts of sexual assault. The man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, denied both charges which allegedly occurred in July of this year. He pleaded not guilty to grabbing a woman, and also denied exposing himself to the same woman […]

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Court: Man Denies Assaulting Police Officer

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 20:34:56 +0000

Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Nov 7], a 28-year-old man denied assaulting an off duty police officer and threatening his wife. Jaron Roberts denied unlawfully assaulting PC Stephen Cosham and causing actual bodily harm in an increased penalty zone near Clearwater Beach, and also denied two counts of intimidation, with the court hearing he allegedly rode […]

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Court: Robinson Denies Mistreatment, Assault

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:49:04 +0000

Appearing in Magistrates Court, 51-year-old Kennette Robinson — the Assistant Director of Child and Family Services –  denied mistreatment of a child and unlawful assault. The offenses are alleged to have taken place at the LF Wade International Airport in St. Georges in May of last year. Senior Magistrate Juan Wolffe granted bail in the amount […]

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Court: 36-Year-Old Man Denies Sexual Assault

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 28 Dec 2019 15:41:35 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A Warwick man pleaded not guilty to a sexual assault that allegedly occurred 17 years ago. The 36-year-old man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, elected to have his case tried in Magistrates Court rather than Supreme Court. The Crown said the offence happened sometime between April 1st […]

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UK Court: Swan Denies Assaulting Footballer

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 15:58:00 +0000

Damien Swan has pleaded not guilty in a British court to a charge of allegedly assaulting former footballer Gary McAllister, according to multiple reports from the British media. According to the West Yorkshire Police, “Damien Swan, aged 33, of Greenmount Terrace, Beeston, was charged by postal requisition with assault occasioning actual bodily harm in relation to […]

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Bermuda Festival Tickets Go On Sale Tomorrow

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:21:49 +0000

Tickets for the 2015 Bermuda Festival will be available for purchase beginning tomorrow [Nov 25] at 10.00am. The Bermuda Festival is honouring their 40th anniversary with an amazing line-up of talented local and international performers, with 19 events to choose from including jazz, classical, opera, theatre, and even disco. The events start on January 23rd, […]

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Saltus To Present ‘Our Country’s Good’ Play

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 06 Feb 2015 10:40:30 +0000

The Saltus Grammar School production this year is ‘Our Country’s Good’ by Timberlake Wertenbaker and it will be held in Alumni Hall in the Saltus Secondary Department, February 26th-28th. It is an Olivier Award winning play described as being about “a very dark period in British history”. A spokesperson said, “We hope you enjoy this […]

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Bermudiana Beach Resort Launch Condo Sales

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:39:15 +0000

Today [Oct 21], Bermudiana Development Company Limited announces the launch of sales at the Bermudiana Beach Resort, with prices starting at $415,000 for studios, $465,000 for one-bedroom condos, $558,000 for two- bedroom condos and $750,000 for three-bedroom condos. A spokesperson said, “Today, Bermudiana Development Company Limited announces the launch of sales at the Bermudiana Beach Resort. […]

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‘Bermuda Style’ House For Sale For $37.5 Million

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 18:00:00 +0000

If you happen to have a spare $37.5 million and are interested in a luxury ‘Bermuda-style house’ in Palm Beach, Florida, you are in luck, as a 7,526 square foot, 5 bedroom, 8 bathroom house has been listed for sale. The waterfront property — set on a 26,638 square foot lot — features retractable glass […]

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Bierman Astor Estate For Sale At $2.95M

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 12 Jan 2020 13:00:04 +0000

A notable piece of Bermuda real estate has been listed for sale, with the seven-acre Bierman Astor Estate on Ferry Road in St. George’s available at a price of $2,950,000. The listing on Cranfields Property says, “Over seven acres, predominately zoned Res 1 with approximately 1,700 feet of boat able waterfront. Currently the property has […]

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Walker Arcade & The Calypso Building For Sale

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 12:25:45 +0000

The Walker Arcade and Calypso Building are for sale, with the two Hamilton properties comprising over 36,000 square feet. A spokesperson said, “Coldwell Banker is pleased to announce that they have received instructions to sell two of the cities most recognized commercial properties, The Walker Arcade and The Calypso Building. The two properties comprise over 36,000 […]

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Kremlin Files Shed New Light On Sub Disaster

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 12:00:54 +0000

The air of bleak Cold War irony which attended the incident now seems like something out of a John Le Carre novel. But the events which unfolded in the Atlantic ocean just north of Bermuda over those three days more than 30 years ago were only too real. On October 4, 1986 Ronald Reagan was […]

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Sand Artwork Pays Tribute To Veterans

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 21:59:26 +0000

Hannah Emmerson paid tribute to veterans with a work of sand art created for The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition’s Facebook page. The piece, created on Horseshoe Bay Beach, features a number of poppies, with accompanying text saying ‘lest we forget.’ Ms. Emmerson said, “The piece was created as a tribute to our veterans. May we never […]

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Two Soldiers Pass Sandhurst Course In UK

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 12:58:20 +0000

Two RBR soldiers have passed out from the British Army’s elite Royal Military Academy. Now Ci’re Bean and Andrew Wallace will rejoin the Regiment at Warwick Camp as 2nd Lieutenants in charge of other soldiers after they completed the eight week Army Reserve training course at the RMA, known as Sandhurst. 2nd Lt Bean, a […]

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Photos: Helicopter ‘Familiarisation Flights’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:58:54 +0000

[Updated with photos] Two helicopters from the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Argus will “conduct familiarisation flights” across Bermuda. In an online post, the Bermuda Police Service said, “On Monday afternoon, two helicopters from Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Argus, will conduct familiarisation flights over a number of helicopter landing sites across Bermuda. “This was […]

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VE 75th Anniversary Observed At Warwick Camp

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:01:10 +0000

Earlier today [May 8], Governor John Rankin and the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines visited Warwick Camp to mark the 75th Anniversary of VE [Victory in Europe] Day, the end of the Second World War in Europe. The Governor said, “Current circumstances mean that we cannot mark the event with a parade or a […]

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Report: Sailing Series Might Come To Bermuda

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 14:29:32 +0000

Larry Ellison, whose syndicate lost the America’s Cup to New Zealand, might be announcing a “World Series of Sailing” event, with an article at by sailing journalist Rob Mundle saying “it is now likely” that one round of the World Series would be held in Bermuda. The story said “Larry Ellison, whose syndicate lost the […]

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Minister: ‘Extremely Saddened By This Tragedy’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 28 Jul 2018 17:37:09 +0000

“Extremely saddened by this tragedy,” said the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines, in the wake of last night’s shooting death. At around 10.00pm last night, two men on a motorcycle fired multiple gunshots in the area of Court and Elliot Street, resulting in the death of a 30-year-old man, while a 55-year-old man was […]

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‘Devastated, Saddened By Senseless Murder’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 29 Jul 2018 12:37:17 +0000

“We were stunned, devastated and saddened to learn of another senseless murder,” Shadow Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley said. “I knew Taylor as a constituent and friend whom I enjoyed conversing with about our beloved home. He was always keen to discuss opportunities and issues facing Bermuda. Just last week we continued our earlier […]

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TRB Webinar: Evaluating Goals Under the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

By www.trb.org
Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:34:14 GMT

Is your organization aiming to increase the participation of minority-and women-owned businesses in state and local transportation projects? TRB will conduct a webinar on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern to discuss how to meet the goals set by the U.S. Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (USDOT DBE). State and local transportation projects that receive federal funding are mandated to go through the triennial DBE goal-setting process. Make your next goals...


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Some Data on the Surge in Gun Sales

By www.weerdworld.com
Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 09:48:51 +0000

Ammo.com sent me some data on the recent spike in Ammo Sales. we first noticed a 54% sales increase on February 23, as the search term “coronavirus” started to gain traction, according to Google Trends…. When comparing 22 days worth … Continue reading →


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BTA: Temporary Salary & Workweek Reductions

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:00:14 +0000

The BTA is cutting spending across divisions and instituting temporary salary and workweek reductions; with employees taking a workweek reduction of one or two days with corresponding pay decreases, while C-suite executives will maintain their full workweek while having their salary cut. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is taking steps to counter […]

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Covid-19: BTA Introduces Cost-Saving Measures

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 09:49:29 +0000

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Board of Directors has announced cost-saving measures “necessary across our organisation to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.” An email sent out by BTA Interim CEO Glenn Jones said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Board of Directors announced this week a slate of cost-saving measures necessary across our organisation to mitigate […]

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TRB Webinar: Traffic Trends and Safety in a COVID-19 World

By www.trb.org
Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:42:39 GMT

In the days of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), we are seeing a reduction in overall traffic volumes and crash-related injuries and fatalities. What are the nuances of this situation, and what lessons can we learn to advance transportation safety research and practice? TRB is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM Eastern that will explore the impacts of COVID-19 on traffic crashes and overall highway safety conditions. This webinar is cosponsored by the Pacific Southwest Regio...


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Car Crash On Middle Road In Sandys

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:30:40 +0000

Emergency services responded to a collision on Middle Road in Sandys this morning [Feb 19] involving a car, with damage to both the vehicle and a low wall visible at the scene.  Police were diverting traffic at the scene, with traffic heading out of Somerset experiencing delays. Further details are limited at this time, however […]

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Bystanders Extinguish Kitchen Fire In Sandy’s

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 22:36:06 +0000

The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] attended a reported kitchen fire in Sandy’s today [April 29] to find upon arriving on the scene that bystanders had managed to gain access to the building and extinguish the fire. A spokesperson said, “At 1.39pm this afternoon, a call was received of a kitchen fire in Sandy’s. […]

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Implementing efficient, safe road traffic management

By www.trb.org
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 08:46:05 GMT

Guide to Traffic Management: Set , released by Austroads


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Development of Transactional Data Specifications for Demand-Responsive Transportation

By www.trb.org
Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 11:50:37 GMT

Demand-responsive transportation (DRT) can produce benefits — fewer empty seats, lower cost per passenger, less delay for customers — to both passengers and transportation service providers, particularly the public and private nonprofit agencies that finance DRT services with public funds. The TRB Transit Cooperative Research Program's TCRP Research Report 210: Development of Transactional Data Specifications for Demand-Responsive Transportation presents a transactional data specification for DRT to faci...


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Data to improve roadway safety analysis

By www.trb.org
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 06:31:41 GMT

Exploring Crowdsourced Monitoring Data for Safety , released by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute


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Impacts on Practice: Redesigning the Communications Center at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport

By www.trb.org
Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 12:49:40 GMT

As a reliever airport for the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport must keep track of information for nearly 300,000 aircraft operations and 1.4 million passengers a year. To meet this challenge, the airport developed an innovative, digitally connected solution with the help of ACRP Research Report 182: Guidancefor Planning, Design, and Operationsof Airport Communications Centers . The TRB Airport Cooperartive Research Program's ACRP Impacts on Practice 182: Redesigning ...


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