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Never seen anything like this before… The sum of all fails

transportgooru — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:52:05 +0000

Not sure what happened to this motorcyclist to create such a ruckus on the street. But one thing is damn clear - he/she is not fit to operate a motor vehicle, EVER. Utterly Ridiculous!

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UTA Flight 772 Memorial is the Most Beautiful and Least Accessible on this Planet

transportgooru — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:39:01 +0000

A photo essay that walks you through a series of photographs the story of a memorial built in a remote corner of the globe. It is beautiful and moving tribute to the victims of UTA Flight 772,

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Need Help With Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Survey – Use of Web-based Tools in Transit Agencies For Feedback

transportgooru — Sun, 12 May 2013 01:55:03 +0000

A new study from the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) led by Georgia Institute of Technology is looking at how transit agencies can use web-based tools including online polls and surveys, social media, mobile applications, and crowdsourcing to gather feedback from customers and other stakeholders. The project team is inviting transit operators to participate in a survey about their current and future uses of web-based feedback.

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Buckle Up. Stay Alive – Brilliant Advertisement Subtly Delivers Seat Belt Safety Message

transportgooru — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:09:43 +0000

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Job Alert: Transportation Specialist – @U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration

transportgooru — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:10:49 +0000

This position is located in the Office of Transportation Management. You will provide program management and program and technical support to federal field staff on various Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and Transportation Systems Management and Operations initiatives. You will be responsible for developing program strategies and for providing hands-on technical and program expertise to federal field staff in areas such as ITS architecture, standards, systems engineering. The objective is for the specialist to ensure that federal field staff is equipped with the skills, knowledge, and information to effectively support ITS deployment and key ITS initiatives with state and local agencies. The ideal candidate is a mid-career or seasoned professional with experience developing program strategies and providing technical and program expertise in areas such as ITS architecture, standards, systems engineering.

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Vroom Vroom! This is how a sculptor relived his childhood dreams

transportgooru — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:06:24 +0000

Pretty cool stuff. Artist Lorenz Quinn sculpted this one and used his own car. Check out his website.

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Infograph: U.S. Headlight Regulations – Requirements by State

transportgooru — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:09:01 +0000

Image courtesy: CarScoops.com This neat infograph landed in my inbox today.. It offers an interesting roundup of headlight regulations/requirements for states across the U.S. If you are planning a road trip across the country, you might as well add this to your list of driving tools.

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Job(s) Alert: Multiple Openings at Connecticut Department of Transportation

transportgooru — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:30:47 +0000

Current CTDOT employment opportunities are listed below. Please follow the instructions listed on the posting if interested in applying. Many positions require pre-qualification exams, and taking these exams is a great start if you are interested in a position at CTDOT.

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Job Alert: Transportation Policy Coordinator (11686, Grade J) – Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

transportgooru — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:27:42 +0000

The Montgomery County Planning Department of the Maryland- National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking an experienced supervisor with extensive local government planning experience to lead and manage the day-to-day activities of transportation planning policies.

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Job Alert: Active Transportation Policy Fellow – Safe Routes to School National Partnership @ Greater Washington DC

transportgooru — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:42:37 +0000

The Safe Routes to School National Partnership (National Partnership) is seeking a professional and detail-oriented candidate with experience in bicycle and pedestrian advocacy or policy to join the National Partnership as the Greater Washington DC Active Transportation Fellow. This is a temporary, contract position. The Active Transportation Fellow will work with the Regional Network Manager and Greater Washington DC Regional Policy Manager to advocate for improved transportation funding allocations and policies for Safe Routes to School, Complete Streets and walking and bicycling. Please review the scope of work for the position for detailed information and application instructions.

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