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CTL Script/ Top Stories of June 13th Publish Date: June 13th   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, June 13th and Happy Birthday to Tim Allen I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal Cherokee County Students Win Gold in Summer Special Olympics GDOT Wants Your Input on Towne Lake Parkway and I-575 Bomb Babes Opens at The Outlet Shoppes in Woodstock Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on sodas We’ll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you’re looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  Commercial: MILL ON ETOWAH REV GENERIC_FINAL STORY 1: Cherokee County Students Win Gold in Summer Special Olympics Cherokee County School District students excelled at the 2025 State Summer Special Olympics, earning gold in various events at Emory University. The Cherokee County Special Olympics soccer team won gold, while individual students claimed top honors in cheer, flag football, soccer, swimming, and track. Notable achievements include standout performances in swimming by Otto Arreaza and Daniel Cannon, and track victories by Imani Cherry and Lorelei Lyu. The Olympians will be honored at an upcoming school board meeting alongside Adapted PE teacher and Special Olympics coordinator Ben Farist. STORY 2: GDOT Wants Your Input on Towne Lake Parkway and I-575 The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration are seeking public input on proposed improvements to the I-575 and Towne Lake Parkway interchange in Cherokee County. Public comments can be submitted online through July 7 via GDOT’s project website. The $12.9 million project, funded by federal and local contributions, aims to enhance traffic flow with added turn lanes, wider shoulders, and intersection upgrades. Improvements include extended turn lanes on Towne Lake Parkway and I-575 ramps, as well as additional lanes and turn options at the Woodstock Parkway intersection. Public input is encouraged to shape the project. STORY 3: Bomb Babes Opens at The Outlet Shoppes in Woodstock Bomb Babes, a gourmet cake bomb bakery founded by Kathryn Cruz, celebrated the opening of its first storefront in Woodstock on June 10. Previously operating from her home kitchen and pop-up events, Cruz launched the brick-and-mortar location at The Outlet Shoppes of Atlanta on May 23. Known for oversized cake truffles, Bomb Babes evolved from a hot chocolate bomb business. Cruz, recently named one of Cherokee County’s Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals, credits local support and entrepreneurial programs for her success. With plans to franchise next year, Cruz aims to make Bomb Babes a household name like Crumbl Cookies. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Break: STORY 4: Cherokee Sheriff’s Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients The Cherokee Sheriff’s Foundation has announced its 2025 college scholarship recipients, awarding $1,000 scholarships to 10 students. These scholarships honor the children of Cherokee Sheriff’s Office and Marshals Office employees for their academic excellence and community service. This year’s recipients are Anabelle Jordan, Anakate Cox, Autumn Herrin, Avery Shaw, Issac Martin, Jaden Bedoya, Katelynn Carter, Shaun Pinyan, Sophie Baker, and Thomas Pinyan III. For more information or to support the foundation, visit their website. STORY 5: How to Vote Absentee in Cherokee’s Aug. 26 Elections Applications for absentee ballots are now open for Cherokee County’s Aug. 26 special elections, which will fill the Georgia Senate District 21 and Cherokee County Board of Commissioners District 1 seats. Eligible voters can apply online, by mail, fax, email, or in person, with the deadline to apply set for Aug. 15. Absentee ballots will be mailed out 22-29 days before the election. Completed ballots can be submitted via mail, in person, or at designated dropbox locations during early voting hours. For details, visit the Cherokee County Elections website. Commercial: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on sodas We’ll have closing comments after this.   COMMERCIAL: Ingles Markets 10   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.tribuneledgernews.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? 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Some of America's bridges are in need of help, and the Federal Highway Administration is stepping up with some money to set things right. Also, Canadian and OOIDA board member Johanne Couture chats about life on the road and what it's like trucking from up North to the Lower 48. And what kind of person drives an older, long-nosed conventional truck? OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis wonders what truckers think when they see them on the road. 0:00 – Newscast 10:12 – Feds send big money to help fix bridges 24:48 – The ins and outs of cross-border trucking for Canadians 39:16 – What does a long-nosed conventional tell you about the driver?

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's briefing covers a lawsuit against the Federal Highway Administration, concerns about the Global Household Goods contract and the effect of tariffs on China's exports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This conversation, with transit guru Stephanie Pollack, is one of my favorite conversations we've recorded on here. For one, I had a blast recording — Stephanie's funny, and she's got a killer Boston accent. For another, she explains some of the ideas I care about incredibly well — how well-intentioned regulations turn bad, how political pressures make simple things hard to pull off, why building in the real world is so hard. She taught me a huge amount about building transit. And she's a great storyteller.For context, Pollack was the deputy administrator of the Federal Highway Administration for the first half of the Biden admin. Before that, she served as the secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (DOT). And a while before that, before she was in the business of building stuff, she was an environmental activist who sued the the Massachusetts DOT for building stuff. We get into that evolution in her career here.This conversation is one of a series of conversations over the coming months about transit: why it's gotten so hard to build, who fights over it, and what it takes to build something people love.We discuss:(00:00) Introduction (00:54) Federal vs. State Transit Funding Structure (02:58) Transit vs. Highway Agency Operational Differences (04:58) Stephanie's Career and Perspective Changes(10:39) The Massachusetts Big Dig Project (11:34) Cost Overruns and Project Estimates (17:04) Inflation in Infrastructure Projects(18:28) The Four Ps of Project Delays (23:50) NEPA and Environmental Review(34:19) The Green Line Extension Project (43:39) Project Redesign and Procurement Innovation(58:20) Advice for Secretary DuffyThanks to Sofia Scarlat and Emma Hilbert for their audio and transcript edits. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.statecraft.pub

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released research defending the repeal of the Federal Excise Tax on new trucks and trucking equipment; you will not believe the amount of the tax and what the tax was to fund; Kevin reviews the data and offers his insights. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright is evaluating loans issued from the $400 Billion Green Bank fast-tracked in the period between the time President Trump was elected and Inauguration Day; Kevin digs into the data. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced changes to a Federal Highway Administration rule for states to establish emission-reduction goals; Kevin discusses the reasons for the changes. Oil and gas prices react to changes on the demand side, geopolitical events in the Mideast, additional sanctions on Russia. OPEC+'s increase in production and the U.S. dollar fluctuation

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released research defending the repeal of the Federal Excise Tax on new trucks and trucking equipment; you will not believe the amount of the tax and what the tax was to fund; Kevin reviews the data and offers his insights. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright is evaluating loans issued from the $400 Billion Green Bank fast-tracked in the period between the time President Trump was elected and Inauguration Day; Kevin digs into the data. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced changes to a Federal Highway Administration rule for states to establish emission-reduction goals; Kevin discusses the reasons for the changes. Oil and gas prices react to changes on the demand side, geopolitical events in the Mideast, additional sanctions on Russia. OPEC+'s increase in production and the U.S. dollar fluctuation

Nearly 27 years ago, the Virginia Department of Transportation launched a pilot effort to curb the rising number of highway work-zone accidents. “They put together an awareness campaign and then after a year said, ‘You know, we need to take this national,’ ” recalls Stacey Taschner, President and CEO of the American Traffic Safety Services Association, which now spearheads National Work Zone Awareness Week in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration and AASHTO.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The OOIDA Foundation takes a look at all the myths behind the so-called “driver shortage” and shares what the facts actually say. Also, if you're thinking about getting into a lease-purchase plan with a new carrier, you should hear what OOIDA's experts have to say first. And it turns out the EPA wasn't the only federal agency putting out emission rules – but DOT officials have put the kibosh on one. 0:00 – Newscast 10:11 – New research refutes so-called “driver shortage” 24:49 – Time for a refresher course on lease-purchase 39:32 – DOT emission rule is out

President Donald Trump's administration backed off its demand for an extra layer of federal scrutiny whenever states seek even minor changes to their transportation plans after the rescinded requirement sparked concern that some payments for roads, bridges and transit would be delayed or even halted due to policy differences. Most of the federal money used for transportation projects flows to states almost automatically through formulas established by Congress that consider population and other factors. For decades, states have enjoyed widespread autonomy to set their own priorities and spend the funds on projects they deem most worthy. But under the policy the administration put in place and then reversed, no additional money was to be allocated until lawyers in the U.S. Department of Transportation's Washington headquarters signed off on any changes. Such amendments to state transportation plans were already subject to a federal review, but it was usually a swift process from a regional office to confirm they didn't violate any U.S. laws. State transportation departments learned of the reversal through an email from Joung Lee, deputy director and chief policy officer for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Lee said the Trump administration had confirmed that the review process was being returned to the regional level without the need for lawyers in Washington to sign off. "As this remains a continuing development, we will keep you posted on any further updates," Lee wrote. The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration didn't respond to emails seeking details about why the headquarters-level review was implemented and later reversed. The Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO), which represents organizations that oversee local and regional transportation projects that get federal funding, told its members that at least six states had reported learning about an anticipated pause in getting their plans approved due to the extra review. "In areas with large-scale projects or narrow construction windows, even short delays can cascade into prolonged setbacks, increased project costs, and missed opportunities to address critical transportation needs," AMPO said in the memo. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

NY Governor Kathy Hochul is challenging The Transportation Department's Federal Highway Administration cancelling of the Congestion Pricing approval. DOGE is on track to have 450 billion dollars in savings by cutting AID within the next few weeks. A Judge in NYC has delayed the decision to dismiss Mayor Adam's corruption case. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews Writer Alan Zweibel. Mark and Alan talk about all the moments from the SNL 50th show this past weekend. SNL's demographic is the same as it's always been.

NY Governor Kathy Hochul is challenging The Transportation Department's Federal Highway Administration cancelling of the Congestion Pricing approval. DOGE is on track to have 450 billion dollars in savings by cutting AID within the next few weeks. A Judge in NYC has delayed the decision to dismiss Mayor Adam's corruption case.

NY Governor Kathy Hochul is challenging The Transportation Department's Federal Highway Administration cancelling of the Congestion Pricing approval. DOGE is on track to have 450 billion dollars in savings by cutting AID within the next few weeks. A Judge in NYC has delayed the decision to dismiss Mayor Adam's corruption case. Mark Interviews Writer Alan Zweibel. Mark and Alan talk about all the moments from the SNL 50th show this past weekend. SNL's demographic is the same as it's always been. Uber allegedly wants Congestion Pricing in NYC because they profit more from it. Governor Phil Murphy agrees with Trump's decision to kill congestion pricing even though he isn't a huge supporter of him. Kash Patel is getting closer to being confirmed. Mark Interviews Nassau county executive Bruce Blakeman. Bruce Blakeman gives his take on Congestion Pricing. Governor Kathy Hochul could keep the Tolls in NYC depending on how the lawsuits play out. Mr. Blakeman is up for reelection this year.

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The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Oct. 29 to discuss proposed improvements to the Short Pump area transportation network. The meeting will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Wingate by Wyndham-Short Pump, located at 13991 North Gayton Road. The proposed improvements project includes sections of I-64, I-295, Route 288, and US 250 in Henrico and Goochland counties. VDOT is conducting the study on behalf of Henrico County and in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The public hearing will be held in...Article LinkSupport the show

The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Oct. 29 to discuss proposed improvements to the Short Pump area transportation network. The meeting will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Wingate by Wyndham-Short Pump, located at 13991 North Gayton Road. The proposed improvements project includes sections of I-64, I-295, Route 288, and US 250 in Henrico and Goochland counties. VDOT is conducting the study on behalf of Henrico County and in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The public hearing will be held in...Article LinkSupport the show

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's briefing covers a verdict review for Werner Enterprises, Greenlane's zero-emission truck hub, and Shailen Bhatt's resignation from the Federal Highway Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another agency within the U.S. DOT is facing a change in leadership. We cover Shailen Bhatt's departure as administrator of the Federal Highway Administration and analyze the DEA's decision to delay marijuana reclassification. After that, a list of five products for your truck that offer the most bang for your buck. Then, an OOIDA member offers up a cautionary tale about selling your authority. And finally, Marty Ellis, driver of the OOIDA tour truck, has been hearing that some carriers are manipulating ELDs – and he's got some thoughts. 0:00 – Bhatt leaving FHWA & marijuana reclassification  10:17 – Five additions for your truck that won't break the bank 25:00 – Cautionary tale about selling your authority 40:06 – Carriers manipulating ELDs

9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institiute, @DavidCStokes on Xto discuss: The Federal Highway Administration and Department of Energy announced $521 million in grants for electric vehicle charging buildout, of which University City is getting $500,000 for up to 32 charging stations around the Delmar Loop. St. Louis County promised millions for streets, homes, child care. It hasn't happened. Programs to boost child care worker pay, fund sewer and street projects, and demolish derelict homes are now at risk after County Executive Sam Page's administration again emphasized that it does not have enough manpower to monitor them.Missouri judge puts Lake of the Ozarks casino proposal on November ballot. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood  @LarryConnersUSAFather Of The Apalachee High School Killer Is Also Charged With Murder   9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Weekly: Jay Ashcroft, Missouri Secretary of State, @MissouriSOS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor decides on a new gravel bike. Winnipeg cyclists stage an act of civil disobedience, stopping legally in single file at a stop sign, to bring awareness of the need for a stop-as-yield policy or "Idaho Stop Law" for cyclists. With Patty Wiens, "Bicycle Mayor" of Winnipeg, and Hillary Rosentretter. 4:02 We talk to our lawyer, Jim Pocrass of Pocrass de Los Reyes in Los Angeles, about whether it's legal to ride two abreast in a lane. 16:55 News: Los Angeles will be car-free for the next Olympic Games, they say. Also, fewer 19 year olds are getting driver's licenses, according to the most recent data from the Federal Highway Administration. 24:26 A listener, Kevin Grishkot, writes us that "training and testing and standards set for the basic car license are criminally negligent." 28:27 A tour of Montreal's express bike lanes, called Réseau Express Vélo, and Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, "the best bike neighborhood in North America," as well as some insight into the Canadian city's bike connection with France, with Martin Hamel of Coalition Mobilité Active Montréal. 31:00 Stacey's Bike Thought 55:48

The administrator of the Federal Highway Administration details a new U.S. DOT plan for rolling out a long-simmering technology capable of saving thousands of lives on American roads. Further, he discusses the ways artificial intelligence and infrastructure can accelerate safety improvements and reduce the more than 40,000 traffic deaths that occur in the U.S. every year.

Listen to the latest update on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program and the historic $1.5 billion mega grant awarded by the Federal Highway Administration. The grant is the largest ever for a single project, supporting efforts to reduce congestion and improve transportation infrastructure. Full details at https://tinyurl.com/bdf266zy #InterstateBridge #VancouverWA #Transportation #Infrastructure #FHWA #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa #ColumbiaRiver #TrafficCongestion #FreightMobility #EconomicCompetitiveness #SafetyImprovements #MultiModalTransportation #BasculeBridge #LightRail #BicycleInfrastructure #PedestrianInfrastructure #CoastGuard #MegaProject #FederalGrants #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw

In this special episode of Better Cities by Design, we have convened a panel of experts to discuss a topic that's important for all cities: road safety. We're exploring this persistent challenge in the context of the United States, where traffic accidents are the number one cause of death for people under the age of 55, despite the significant technological advances we've seen over the past two decades. To find out what more can be done to make the roads in and around US cities safer, we speak with Laura Chace, President and CEO of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America, Brian Cronin, Director of the Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office at the Federal Highway Administration, part of the US Department of Transportation, and Ramin Massoumi, Global Solutions Director – Mobility and Connected Highways at Arcadis.

Interstate 95 is a lifeline along the eastern end of the United States. When a bad truck accident knocked out a bridge near Philadelphia in 2023, a team from the Transportation Department orchestrated an effort that got it replaced in a week and a half. For their work, Tony Mento, Hari Kalla and Camille Otto of the Federal Highway Administration are finalists in this year's Service to America Medals program. Ms. Otto is deputy administrator of the Pennsylvania division and she joined the Federal Drive to talk about their achievement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interstate 95 is a lifeline along the eastern end of the United States. When a bad truck accident knocked out a bridge near Philadelphia in 2023, a team from the Transportation Department orchestrated an effort that got it replaced in a week and a half. For their work, Tony Mento, Hari Kalla and Camille Otto of the Federal Highway Administration are finalists in this year's Service to America Medals program. Ms. Otto is deputy administrator of the Pennsylvania division and she joined the Federal Drive to talk about their achievement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Interstate Bridge Replacement program officials have shared that the program received $1.499 billion through the Federal Highway Administration's Bridge Investment Program. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/interstate-bridge-replacement-program-awarded-1-499-billion-fhwa-bridge-investment-program-grant/ #InterstateBridgeReplacement #Interstate5BridgeReplacement #IBR #FederalHighwayAdministration #BridgeInvestmentProgram #ColumbiaRiver #TransportationImprovements #WashingtonGovJayInslee #OregonGovTinaKotek #IBRAdministratorGregJohnson #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

What’s the safety rating for the bridge that caused the I-10 road closure? The Federal Highway Administration rates a bridge’s condition in one of three categories: Poor, Fair or Good. The Gila River Bridge is rated as “fair.

Shoot us a Text.We've got that Friday feeling as we cover a new KPMG survey that reveals Americans powertrain preferences. We also talk about a Democrat Senator slamming a failed EV charging program, as well as an epic celebration as Ford opens its train station renovation. Show Notes with links:A recent KPMG study reveals that Americans still favor gas vehicles over hybrids or EVs, even when prices and features are the same. Only 20% of respondents would choose an EV over gas or hybrid vehicles.60% of US consumers want EV charging times of 20 minutes or less, while 41% of auto executives think longer times are acceptable.Consumers prioritize safety, WiFi, and charging locators over self-driving features and in-car entertainment.The preference for gas vehicles persists despite a global push for EV adoption, causing automakers like Ford, GM, and Mercedes to rethink their EV strategies. Democratic senator Jeff Merkley has been very vocal in his criticism of the progress of a $5-billion U.S. government program to deploy EV-charging stations which has only seven EV-charging stations operating under the program that was initiated back in 2021.Senator Merkley has labeled the progress as a "vast administrative failure" and is calling for corrective action as he said "That is pathetic. We're now three years into this ...Shailen Bhatt, head of the Federal Highway Administration, acknowledges the slow progress and cites states dealing with multiple programs as a contributing factor.Merkley also criticizes existing rules that prevent EV-charging stations at rest stops.Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm expects about 1,000 stations to be operational by year-end and are still aiming for 500,000 nationwide…there are currently about 183kMichigan Central Station's six-year makeover concluded with an all-Detroit concert produced by Eminem, drawing thousands to the historic venue.The concert featured performances by Jack White, Diana Ross, Big Sean, and other Detroit stars, celebrating the station's transformation.Eminem surprised the audience by performing with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, followed by collaborations with Jelly Roll and Trick Trick.The show concluded with Eminem's hit "Not Afraid," as he expressed his love for Detroit.The station's restoration was part of a $950 million project, transforming it into a hub for Ford employees and public spaces.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

Senate fails to advance a bill to guarantee access to contraception, Rep. Jeffries (D-NY) and Rep. Donalds (R-FL) on news reports that Donalds says Black people were better off under Jim Crow, House passes FY'25 Military Construction-VA Spending Bill, President Biden in France ahead of Thursday's 80th anniversary of D-Day, interview with Washington Post's Christian Davenport on successful launch of Boeing's Starliner crewed spacecraft (34), UN Secretary-General Gutteres on World Environment Day, head of Federal Highway Administration on slow pace of installing federally-funded EV fast-chargers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shailen Bhatt, administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, discusses a $148 million round of grants aimed at reducing emission from large trucks at ports. Also, OOIDA advises everyone to avoid lease-purchase agreements at all costs, but some might wonder why. We'll take a look. And FMCSA has made some changes to the pilot program designed to bring drivers under 21 years of age into the interstate trucking workforce. We'll have an update. 0:00 – Newscast  10:22 – FHWA grants meant to replace trucks at ports 24:59 – OOIDA: Avoid the problems with lease-purchase agreements 40:23 – FMCSA tweaks under-21 pilot program to attract more people

In this episode, Aaron shares some shocking figures about interstate bridges from an article published by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, by Chief Economist Allison Black. He Also Shares some numbers directly from the Federal Highway Administration, the Department of Transportation, and President Biden's Infrastructure Act.  These facts and figures paint a concerning picture of the state of our bridge and interstate systems, highlighting the point that this issue needs to be scrutinized more thoroughly by the federal government.  Our Infrastructure got our great nation to where we are today, which is exactly why it cannot be overlooked. We need to do more to improve and repair our existing infrastructure while creating new infrastructure that will last the test of time.  None of this can be accomplished without the Dirt World and the amazing people who are a part of it. Stay tuned to stay informed! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk officially has its first partnership and we are excited to announce that it's with none other than Ariat. Here at BuildWitt, the consensus is that Ariat is great! They make durable and comfortable boots and work wear, which are essential to any career in the dirt world. Listeners of Dirt Talk can get 10% off their first order by clicking here. If you have any questions or feedback, email the Dirt Talk crew at dirttalk@buildwitt.com. Stay Dirty!

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We're sharing an episode from our friends at the Bay Curious podcast.  California has fewer school buses than in other parts of the country. A survey conducted by the Federal Highway Administration found that nationally, almost 40% of school-aged kids ride a school bus. In California, that number is only 8%. KQED's Katrina Schwartz tracks down the reason why that number is so low.  

Have you ever noticed how few school buses there are in California? A survey by the Federal Highway Administration found that nationally, almost 40% of school-aged kids ride a school bus. In California, that number is only 8%. Why? It goes back to a state constitutional amendment passed in 1978. In this episode from Bay Curious, producer Katrina Schwartz dives into how this proposition led to California's lack of school buses.

Today, Connecticut is expected to enjoy a partial solar eclipse, the most intense since 1924. That's according to local astronomer and Wesleyan professor Dr. Meredith Hughes. Still, the Federal Highway Administration says 5 million Americans could be traveling to the path of totality. This hour, we discuss the science of the eclipse, and how to safely enjoy it, with Dr. Hughes. Plus, "umbraphile" or eclipse-chaser Kate Russo explains why these natural phenomena are such a unifying social event. Wesleyan University is prepared to host hundreds of onlookers, with four solar telescopes in operation. We'll hear from one astronomy student who's helping to ensure the event is accessible to Spanish speakers. GUESTS: Dr. Meredith Hughes: Associate Professor of Astronomy, Wesleyan University Carlos Ordoñez: Astronomy Student, Wesleyan University Kate Russo: Author, Being in the Shadow: Stories of the First-Time Total Eclipse Experience; Psychologist  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's daily briefing contains news about a judge striking down a Federal Highway Administration rule about emissions targets, a new law that small trucking company owners need to pay attention to, and a look at how COVID-19 changed the expectations for freight visibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Highway Administration is proposing to discontinue its more than 40-year old general waiver of Buy America requirements for manufactured products and, in doing so, require FHWA recipients to start applying Buy America requirements to such products.

Congestion pricing has cleared one of its biggest hurdles, and is now headed to the Federal Highway Administration where it is likely to be approved. Stephen Nessen, transportation reporter for the WNYC Newsroom, talks about which fares made the cut and what comes next.

Learn more about Mighty Line floor tape Read all our blogs and podcasts Greetings everyone and welcome to Mighty Line Minute. Our mission is to enhance your understanding of safety, health, and loss control principles. We'll do that by providing up-to-date information that can be applied to modern industrial workplaces. Our aim is to help you achieve a higher level of operational and safety excellence. So stay tuned.  Last week we discussed the more recent 2022 edition of the American National Standard known as Z535.1 Standard for Safety Colors. We also discussed the use of the standard from OSHA, and the context that it takes in light of ANSI, as well as identifying specific ANSI safety colors. And we discussed colors that are commonly used in industrial environments. Specifically those that are used for the demarcation of machinery, equipment storage, and aisleways where safe travel is necessary. So today folks we'll be discussing color from a different approach, and that is using the International Standards Organization, otherwise known as ISO, and their standard numbers 3864:2011 edition and 7010:2019 edition. In these global color and safety sign standards. color really begins to shine, particularly when we talk about its correlation with ANSI. And that is largely because color is used every day in safety, caution, information and warning signs, as well as the reflective clothing that you see everywhere. In signage, the color black can be used as an alert symbol, such as when used as an exclamation mark or wording, along with contrasting white or yellow background, and as a signage border. Safety black is a specific color that is identified in both the earlier and later editions of ANSI Z535 and ANSI Z535.1-2022; additionally, the safety color charts found in ISO 3864-4:2011 edition Safety Color Tables.  The color black, which is not a specific OSHA color code, is not commonly used in warehouse or industrial floor striping, although, it has been used to demarcate special machinery or equipment in industrial settings. Black is and can be used outside of OSHA, such as for striping special floor storage areas or equipment areas. And that's because OSHA accepts the use of ANSI Safety Color Standards, particularly where there are none within the OSHA standard itself. So, we might ask, in general, where lie the differences between ANSI and ISO color charts and tables? Let's discuss that. Interestingly, ANSI 2022 edition dropped the colors gray and brown from their 2011 safety color chart, as did ISO. ISO 3864:2011 edition does not include the colors orange or purple as a safety color. However, ISO adds the unique safety color “phosphorescent yellow-white contrast.” Let's summarize several examples of the differences between the ANSI and the ISO Standards with safety colors. The colors, gray, brown, and purple have seemingly become less important as a safety color with both ANSI and ISO. However, brown is used by the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) for recreational and cultural interest signage for parks, historical sites and scenic routes. And purple is used by the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) service to illustrate the most severe weather. Also, by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to illustrate the most intense seismic activity. The color orange remains an ANSI Safety Color, though not with ISO standards. And orange remains in prevalent use with the U.S. DOT traffic control standards, especially involving work zones. Phosphorescent yellow-white contrast is a color that has gained importance through ISO. As such, the U.S. Federal Highway Administration has specified high-visibility clothing and PPE for workers in roadway work to enhance their visibility and safety and such zones. And state agencies also have their own requirements for use of “high-vis” and protective clothing. What about safety research in color? The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, known as NIOSH, conducts research on the use of high-vis clothing that affects workers in various industries, such as construction and transportation. And in recent years, industry and public agencies have heightened use of high-vis clothing while working in high risk environments. The use of fluorescent orange, yellow, or green, combined with retroflective materials, along with additional safety measures, has significantly reduced the likelihood of the most severe accidents in traffic and construction zones. Below we have a full detailed review of ISO standards and safety colors. 

Texas drivers have become accustomed to seeing highway signs that read "All you need is love and a seatbelt" or "Only Rudolph should drive lit." But earlier this year, the Federal Highway Administration announced new guidelines discouraging the use of "punny" messages on those signs. To learn more about the effectiveness of these signs and why the Federal Highway Administration is discouraging them, Texas Wants to Know visited with Dr. Kara Kockelman, the Dewitt Greer Centennial Professor of Transportation Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin.

The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord and X were grilled by lawmakers for hours on Wednesday during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about their child safety policies. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports on the fiery hearing and shares what the tech executives had to say.CBS News recently obtained military records that may explain why hundreds of service members reported getting rare cancers or other illnesses after being stationed at Karshi-Khanabad, or K2, a former Soviet base in Uzbekistan, after 9/11. CBS News' Catherine Herridge has the latest on our investigation.Tax season is officially underway. The Internal Revenue Service says they're anticipating more than 146 million individual tax returns to be filed by the April 15 deadline. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares some useful tax tips for filers."CBS Mornings" reveals the 2024 Grammy Music Educator Award winner as Annie Ray, a music teacher and orchestra leader in Annandale, Virginia. CBS News' Jamie Wax shares how Ray's boundless energy and passion for music goes beyond the classroom.Federal officials want to pump the brakes on catchy highway safety signs, issuing new guidelines that specify states should avoid "humor and pop culture references" because they may confuse or distract drivers. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports on the Federal Highway Administration's recommendations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Federal Highway Administration announced new guidelines for Changeable Message Signs a few weeks ago. Those are the message boards on the side of the highway that display things like, "Visiting in-laws? Slow down, get there late." The new guidelines strongly discourage states' departments of transportation from using “punny” messages on signs. To discuss the story, Dr. Tripp Shealy, a civil and environmental engineering professor at Virginia Tech, and the lead author of a report commissioned by the Virginia Department of Transportation titled “Driver Response to Dynamic Message Sign Safety Campaign Messages," joined host Mike Rogers on this week's Something Offbeat.

State transportation officials for years have been using humor to spice up their safety messaging (e.g., “camp in the mountains, not in the left lane"), but now the Federal Highway Administration says CDOT is too funny. Or maybe not funny enough? Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are talking about the crackdown on humorous safety slogans. Plus, we're hashing out the new historic preservation fight brewing in Park Hill and responding to your comments and recommendations about our episode on Denver's best meat-free eats.  Paul talked about the failed preservation push we covered around the Richard Crowther house in Cherry Creek, mentioned the data on traffic fatalities statewide, and quoted from this Washington Post story on the funny safety signage. Bree talked about the time someone hacked a safety sign in Denver.  What do you think about the funny safety signs? Should they stay or go? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Denver Health Denver Art Museum - “Untitled: Artist Takeover,” Jan. 26 6-10 p.m.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Controversial figure appointed to St. John, Indiana's Economic Development Committee; Gary and East Chicago, IN to be sued by Attorney General Todd Rokita over their “sanctuary city” policies; what's going on with the southern border; funny electronic highway signs to be banned by the Federal Highway Administration; Tom and Kevin discuss an eminent domain matter currently taking place in Hammond, IN; Ron DeSantis drops out of presidential race; has Trump gone too far with his nickname for Nikki Haley?

Alabama hires Kalen DeBoer from Washington; NFL Wild Card Weekend Recap: Cowboys choke, Dolphins freeze, Lions break drought, Eagles fail to fly; A NYC high school moves to virtual learning, due to the school instead housing migrants from the border; Federal Highway Administration cutting down on humorous billboard messaging, because the government hates anything that makes you smile This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit arkmedia.substack.com

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Leah Murray The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has decided to ban those humorous messages you see on the electronic signs while driving on the highway. Leah and Taylor share their thoughts on this big move... BREAKING: Former President Donald Trump speaks after his projected Iowa caucus win

Welcome to The Hydrogen Podcast!In episode 280, CES 2024 is full of hydrogen tech. Are we witnessing the hydrogen revolution in the US right now? The Federal Highway Administration seems to think so I'll go over this exciting news and give my thoughts on today's hydrogen podcast. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy the podcast. Please feel free to email me at info@thehydrogenpodcast.com with any questions. Also, if you wouldn't mind subscribing to my podcast using your preferred platform... I would greatly appreciate it. Respectfully,Paul RoddenVISIT THE HYDROGEN PODCAST WEBSITEhttps://thehydrogenpodcast.comDEMO THE H2 ADVANTAGEhttps://keyhydrogen.com/hydrogen-location-analytics-software/ CHECK OUT OUR BLOGhttps://thehydrogenpodcast.com/blog/WANT TO SPONSOR THE PODCAST? Send us an email to: info@thehydrogenpodcast.comNEW TO HYDROGEN AND NEED A QUICK INTRODUCTION?Start Here: The 6 Main Colors of HydrogenSupport the show

We were joined on the podcast by experts in low carbon concrete including Dr. Peter Taylor P.E. (IL), FACI, Director, National Concrete Pavement Technology Center, Thomas Van Dam, Ph.D., P.E., FACI, Principal, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., and Eric Ferrebee, Senior Director of Technical Services at the American Concrete Pavement Association to preview their new upcoming online class on the applications of reduced carbon concrete. Construction project specifications are changing because of client requirements for low-carbon materials. Understanding and accepting the differences in materials is imperative to quality construction and engineering practices. These trends provide an opportunity for firms to provide expertise and consultation to achieve sustainable, resilient, and long-lasting results. To facilitate the transition, the Inflation Reduction Act provides over $5 billion in grant funding to be used for three new Federal Highway Administration programs, including Low-Carbon Transportation Materials Grants. An anticipated $2 billion in funding is expected to be announced to support transportation programs. The online course begins on January 31st.  Registration information can be found here.   

The Federal Highway Administration is spending big money to prevent collisions between animals and cars. WWJ's Murray Feldman has the details. 

On this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, host Chuck Marohn chats with Conor Semler, an associate planner with Kittelson and Associates. Semler was involved in the development of both the National Association of City Transportation Officials's Urban Bikeway Design Guide and the Federal Highway Administration's Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide. He's also played a role in putting together a decision-making framework that changes the way engineers, planners, and other transportation professionals approach street design. Tune in to hear him talk about this innovative approach to transportation planning, and more! ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES “Parking or Pedaling? New Tool Helps Communities Weigh Tradeoffs on Their Streets,” by Kittelson & Associates. Chuck Marohn (Twitter). Learn more about the 2023 Local-Motive Tour.

Our Merch store has reopened with all new designs! https://nationalparkafterdark.shop/ Who are you? One of the most basic questions at face value, but amongst the deepest and most thought-provoking, soul-searching prompts there is. Most commonly when asked this – you respond simply with your name. Our names are an incredibly important piece of our identity. We take pride in them and pass them on to future generations to honor the ones we love that came before. Today we visit our home state of New Hampshire to visit the White Mountains National Forest to investigate some of the darker tales that led to the naming of some of its most celebrated features. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Earth Breeze: Use our link to subscribe and save 40%. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off. Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code NPAD for $20 off your first purchase. Sources Lost New England, Atlas Obscura, Outdoors, Plymouth University, Bartlett History, National Forest Foundation, Boston Globe, Federal Highway Administration, Wikipedia, Chocorua Lake Conservancy