• In New Jersey, transportation incidents resulted in 24 fatal work injuries in 2020. (bls.gov)
  • Nationally, transportation incidents were the most frequent fatal workplace event in 2020, accounting for 37 percent of fatal work injuries. (bls.gov)
  • The grant program that is offering state and local governments $500 million for projects that will utilize smart technologies to improve transportation will begin the awarding process this month. (meritalkslg.com)
  • MeriTalk State and Local provides an honest, data-driven view into hot-button technology issues facing state and local governments. (meritalkslg.com)
  • States use a combination of state funding and federal dollars to invest in highways and to provide aid to local governments. (mndot.gov)
  • federal and state governments have had challenges keeping up with transportation needs. (mndot.gov)
  • including the share of funding going to local governments. (mndot.gov)
  • they can also carry the risk of unexpected costs for local governments. (mndot.gov)
  • The use of state contingency funds to reimburse local governments for unexpected trunk highway expenses could also provide additional financial security for local governments. (mndot.gov)
  • governments spend roughly $28 billion each year on transportation, with the majority of the funding for highways and other auto-oriented infrastructure. (berkeley.edu)
  • Many local governments need assistance developing the land use plans necessary to implement SB 375, the state's landmark law that coordinates transportation and land use planning at the regional level. (berkeley.edu)
  • The Central Lane Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), serving the Eugene-Springfield area, worked with the Lane Council of Governments (LCG) and local partners to develop a plan to reduce emissions and submit a report to the Oregon Legislature by 2015. (cdc.gov)
  • When a disaster occurs, local governments often work together with community leaders and organizations to provide on-the-ground emergency management. (fema.gov)
  • Local and state governments are among the largest employers in the economy and job prospects are favorable. (siue.edu)
  • In November 2019, USDOT released a NOFO titled "State and Local Government Data Analysis Tools for Roadway Safety ," which focused on building the capacity of State, local, and tribal governments to use innovative data tools and information to improve roadway safety. (transportation.gov)
  • As owners and operators of transportation infrastructure, state and local agencies maintain databases of relevant information. (trb.org)
  • Connected Vehicle/Autonomous Vehicle (CV/AV) applications need certain information about the environment and infrastructure in a variety of time scales, and information about the potential impact of CV/AV on future transportation. (trb.org)
  • Transportation infrastructure is critical to our area's economic growth and quality of life. (govdelivery.com)
  • The state has contracted with Iteris, a smart mobility infrastructure management provider, to launch a $5 million multi-year initiative intended to improve traffic flow and safety, while also reducing carbon emissions. (meritalkslg.com)
  • particularly the share of local government spending on state and regional highway infrastructure. (mndot.gov)
  • It is the latest report on the uses of and accountability for Recovery Act funds in selected states and localities, focusing on the $48.1 billion provided to the Department of Transportation (DOT) to invest in transportation infrastructure. (gao.gov)
  • State-developed project performance standards to ensure new transportation projects meet various sustainability metrics, a greater percentage of transportation dollars directed to maintenance of existing infrastructure (including "complete streets" options), and improved transparency and decision-making in allocating transportation funds. (berkeley.edu)
  • State policies that lower the threshold for voter approval of transit tax measures, authorization of tax increment financing for transit improvements, better land use surrounding transit stations, and more efficient use of existing transit resources and infrastructure development. (berkeley.edu)
  • As part of that effort, the President has put forward a comprehensive plan to invest in America's infrastructure in order to create jobs, provide certainty to states and communities, support American businesses, and grow our economy. (archives.gov)
  • Today the President is announcing a series of actions to respond to the Task Force's early feedback to help state, local, and tribal leaders prepare their communities for the impacts of climate change by developing more resilient infrastructure and rebuilding existing infrastructure stronger and smarter. (archives.gov)
  • The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced awards totaling $236.3 million in funding for eight states to support improved rural electric infrastructure. (archives.gov)
  • These fi ndings suggest that erable changes in communication capacity, disease sur- most states have systems in place to ensure compliance veillance, and investigation infrastructure. (cdc.gov)
  • A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. (oregon.gov)
  • The operating budget is approximately $45 billion and funds K-12 education, higher education, health and human services, corrections and other operations of state government. (govdelivery.com)
  • Washington, D.C. - In his opening statement at today's U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing on public transportation, Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) emphasized that local communities - not the federal government - should be empowered to make decisions on local transportation. (senate.gov)
  • The local government is launching a pilot program to combat that decline-free Wi-Fi on county buses. (meritalkslg.com)
  • Key policy recommendations from this report include improved public outreach to encourage citizen participation in developing a vision for population growth and transportation in local communities, expanded financing for local government planning efforts, and streamlined local land use codes and sharing of best practices. (berkeley.edu)
  • The President established the State, Local, and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience last November to advise him on how the Federal government can best respond to the needs of communities nationwide already dealing with the impacts of climate change. (archives.gov)
  • and State and Local Government. (bls.gov)
  • In addition to the city of Maitland, RS2 access control systems can be found in federal, state and local government facilities from Tacoma, Wash. to Washington D.C. In addition to its software, RS2 offers a hardware line that includes a wide range of system control processors, input/output modules, multiplexers, card readers and proximity and smart cards. (securitymagazine.com)
  • through state and local government agencies that serve clients receiving welfare benefits. (cdc.gov)
  • If professional cleaning services are used, treat and/or dispose of waste in accordance with applicable state, local, tribal, and territorial laws and regulations for waste management. (cdc.gov)
  • Facilities should work with their state, tribal, local, or territorial health department to identify and monitor the health of any staff or residents who might have had close contact with someone who has mpox. (cdc.gov)
  • With support from a federal grant, ODOT is testing new ways to fund transportation projects at the city and county level. (oregon.gov)
  • Email addresses for the Colorado legislature have changed from the @state.co.us domain to the @coleg.gov domain on December 1, 2022. (colorado.gov)
  • At a national conference in 1984, Dr. James O. Mason, then Director of the Centers for Disease Control, challenged the public health community to develop a strategy to eliminate tuberculosis from the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • The Oregon Department of Transportation provides training to local agencies and links to relevant external training resources and opportunities. (oregon.gov)
  • The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has launched a new pilot to test connected automobile hardware and software technologies to collect data on the rideability of roads. (meritalkslg.com)
  • The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced a deployment of analytics software that is expected to improve customer service and reduce costs across the department. (meritalkslg.com)
  • Many projects with construction estimates over $100 million will be phased over several years," an overview of the draft plan by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities states. (juneauempire.com)
  • Any amounts received by the Library as payment for library products and services or other activities shall be made available to the Director to carry out this section, deposited in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology of the Department of Transportation 's general fund account, and remain available until expended. (cornell.edu)
  • Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology of the Department of Transportation 's" substituted for " Research and Innovative Technology Administration 's" in subsec. (cornell.edu)
  • The N.C. Department of Transportation is developing the plan to improve bus, rail, and paratransit services across the state by better matching transit services to the needs of North Carolinians. (hcpress.com)
  • In the HIA-in-a-Day model, the selected local health department screens for a project, engages stakeholders, and hosts the training. (cdc.gov)
  • The local health department then reviews and revises the report, disseminates the findings and recommendations, and works with OHA HIA Program staff to evaluate the project. (cdc.gov)
  • The HIA workshop was attended by local stakeholders and staff from Crook County Public Health Department and City of Prineville's Planning Department. (cdc.gov)
  • Oregon Department of Transportation and Prineville Planning Department used the HIA findings to guide decisions about what features to include the final streetscape improvement plan. (cdc.gov)
  • The U.S. Department of Transportation is working to support communities across the country as they adapt the planning, development, and management of their transportation assets for greater resilience in the face of climate change. (archives.gov)
  • In a welcome video that Martin played, state Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich said his department is developing the plan in response to an executive order issued by Gov. Josh Shapiro. (oneunitedlancaster.com)
  • In a move that should raise alarm bells for local leaders in other states, last week the Oregon Department of Transportation decided where to spend nearly $200 million in new money from last year's FAST Act on their road system with limited to zero public engagement. (t4america.org)
  • d) The department shall deposit money received under this section to the credit of the state highway fund. (texas.gov)
  • This page shows Department of Transportation content pertaining to a specific tag. (transportation.gov)
  • In 1987, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services established an Advisory Committee for Elimination of Tuberculosis* to provide recommendations for developing new technology, applying prevention and control methods, and managing state and local tuberculosis programs targeted at eliminating tuberculosis as a public health problem. (cdc.gov)
  • Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC, USA state must notify WHO of any potential PHEIC. (cdc.gov)
  • For more information, the Department of Transportation has mpox-specific information in Appendix F-2 of this document . (cdc.gov)
  • The Federal Highway Administration has compiled a library of over 100 on-demand training videos for federal-aid local transportation projects. (oregon.gov)
  • The Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) is offering up $10 million in funding to research how COVID-19 spreads on public transit. (meritalkslg.com)
  • This bill authorizes $10.9 billion for projects, including $400 million for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to address ongoing safety concerns identified by the Federal Transit Administration's Safety Management Inspection and $275 million to advance initial elements of the East-West passenger rail project. (repmikeconnolly.org)
  • Transportation outcomes can also be improved by reducing federal restrictions on state transportation funding. (mercatus.org)
  • Federal regulations can block policy options that can solve transportation problems. (mercatus.org)
  • On a more positive note, federal funding has led to state experiments with using vehicle miles traveled (VMT) taxes as an alternative source of revenue for highway maintenance and construction. (mercatus.org)
  • Federal funding biases state and local decision makers toward new construction. (mercatus.org)
  • Alaska, the first state to own and operate a former Federal Medical Station, erected the Alaska Medical Station and treated 356 non-critical patients in 7 hours over two days. (cdc.gov)
  • During Alaska Shield 2014, in-state resources and federal assets were used to move patients to unaffected locations in and out of state. (cdc.gov)
  • Stanford appealed to local, state, and federal health authorities. (medscape.com)
  • Eligibility criteria included an annual income less than the federal poverty line, legal age for consent, English or Spanish speaking, residing in the state of recruitment, and an infant admitted to the well-baby nursery who will be discharged to the mother's custody. (bvsalud.org)
  • So far, Colorado authorities have used the law far less often than in other states, according to an Associated Press analysis . (cpr.org)
  • State or local authorities may require masks in other places. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A well-funded and comprehensive public transit system in California could help the state reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with driving and save residents and businesses time and money. (berkeley.edu)
  • The Oregon Legislature has established greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals relating to transportation. (cdc.gov)
  • Alaska invests heavily in its local and state health and medical surge capacity following a disaster. (cdc.gov)
  • Additionally, incident management agencies (e.g. departments of transportation) should consider disseminating traffic control and road condition information to motorists utilizing local commercial and public radio and television broadcasts. (cdc.gov)
  • I was pleased to join the Chelan-Douglas Transportation Council for its monthly meeting to learn about these priorities, and I invited the Senate Transportation Committee's budget coordinator to attend the meeting with me to share detailed information about the budget process. (govdelivery.com)
  • Updates to the Alaska Marine Highway System are a major component of a draft statewide transportation improvement plan released Thursday. (juneauempire.com)
  • a) This section applies only to a highway that is part of the state highway system. (texas.gov)
  • Ground transportation policies have focused on adding additional highway lanes where possible and expanding mass transit systems. (mercatus.org)
  • From this overview of experiences, one can learn lessons on how to design better agreements with private transportation companies and identify regulatory reforms to facilitate efficient transportation policy initiatives. (mercatus.org)
  • The Director shall publicize, facilitate, and promote access to the information products and services described in subsection (a), to improve the ability of the transportation community to share information and the ability of the Director to make statistics and other information readily accessible as required under section 6302(b)(3)(B)(x). (cornell.edu)
  • Transportation for America is an advocacy organization made up of local, regional and state leaders who envision a transportation system that safely, affordably and conveniently connects people of all means and ability to jobs, services, and opportunity through multiple modes of travel. (t4america.org)
  • For reference, the local resources we list provide disaster recovery services in the categories noted below. (fema.gov)
  • Help identify senior services that may be available to assist with accessing services and resources such as nutrition, transportation, In-home services, Caregiver Support, and other community resources. (fema.gov)
  • Job growth will stem from the rising demand for services at the local and state level, particularly demand for public safety and health services. (siue.edu)
  • The next highest worker fatality totals among industry sectors were in administrative and support and waste remediation services (14) and transportation and warehousing (13). (bls.gov)
  • During the meeting, the council presented its 2019 transportation funding priorities , all of which are key components to enhancing a loop around the greater Wenatchee Valley. (govdelivery.com)
  • Of particular concern was whether or not the state used cash diversion in their program, so that we could evaluate the design of questions among cash diversion recipients (Washington and North Carolina have cash diversion programs, Massachusetts does not). (cdc.gov)
  • Yet state laws related to greenhouse gas reduction, more compact real estate development, and multimodal transportation options, such as walking and biking, necessitate reductions in vehicle miles traveled. (berkeley.edu)
  • Currently, public charter schools - which are tuition-free public schools - receive state funding, but not money specifically for transportation. (reviewjournal.com)
  • Lombardo said in the release: "Charter school transportation funding is a critical part of expanding and enhancing school choice opportunities in our state. (reviewjournal.com)
  • The right of way already has been acquired with local funds, allowing design and construction to begin once funding is secured. (govdelivery.com)
  • The draft of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) released Thursday identifies desired projects for the years 2024-27, although it also identifies funding sources for such projects - often for instances where annual operating costs or other spending is expected - through 2030. (juneauempire.com)
  • and local funding. (mndot.gov)
  • particularly when state funding totals are capped. (mndot.gov)
  • The OHA HIA Program tested a new model for rapid HIAs during the 2015-2016 funding year that uses a full-day HIA training and workshop to build local-level capacity for HIA and to gather stakeholder input for a specific HIA project. (cdc.gov)
  • This research aims to fill that gap by assessing the contributions of local expenditures to state and regional transportation facilities in Minnesota. (mndot.gov)
  • Impacts of Connected Vehicles and Automated Vehicles on State and Local Transportation Agencies--Task-Order Support. (trb.org)
  • There is a need to identify standards for collection of this information, how it is communicated to agencies, stored, maintained, updated, and eventually used to enhance transportation planning, operations, and maintenance. (trb.org)
  • In 2014, NCHRP Project 20-24(98) developed a Connected Vehicle/Automated Research Roadmap addressing the policy, planning, and implementation issues facing state and local transportation agencies. (trb.org)
  • In partnership with several state and private agencies, we will provide guidance and technical assistance to disability-related agencies on preparing realistic continuity of operations plans, and for technical assistance and equipment provision in disaster response. (cdc.gov)
  • Nearly $275 million for a second Juneau-Douglas bridge, $19.3 million for downtown and Thane street reconstruction, and a long list of ferry-related projects are included in a proposed transportation plan for Alaska the state publishes every four years. (juneauempire.com)
  • The list of local projects doesn't appear to contain any surprising additions or omissions, said state Sen. Jesse Kiehl, a Juneau Democrat, in an interview Friday morning. (juneauempire.com)
  • In this policy brief, I perform case studies of state and local experiments with transportation policy in the United States, including experiments related to PPPs, projects that help alleviate congestion, and VMT taxes. (mercatus.org)
  • Regular local community connections and engagement through projects e.g. seniors week, transport issues, social eating programs etc. (who.int)
  • A series of regional workshops will be held in May as part of the process to create North Carolina's Public Transportation Statewide Strategic Plan. (hcpress.com)
  • Rep. Connolly is pleased to announce the bill includes a number of his local and regional priorities. (repmikeconnolly.org)
  • Online directory for state regional offices. (fema.gov)
  • Using as much information as can be gleaned en route, emergency responders should relay their observations to a predesignated resource center (e.g., regional Poison Control Center, ATSDR) for information regarding definitive care procedures. (cdc.gov)
  • He thanked the Member States for the honour bestowed on him and his country, Eritrea, to chair the fifty-fourth session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa. (who.int)
  • Dr Luis Gomes Sambo, WHO Regional Director for Africa, expressed his satisfaction in addressing the Regional Committee for the first time in his capacity as Regional Director and gratitude to all Member States of the WHO African Region for the confidence and opportunity given him to serve Africa in that capacity. (who.int)
  • WHO regional and country offices, notably in the Americas, have a lengthy and successful record of providing support to Member States in their efforts to mitigate through effective planning the health consequences of both natural disasters and complex emergencies. (who.int)
  • Support local journalism. (reviewjournal.com)
  • a Valley-wide collaborative to create a plan for economic growth and environmental preservation around the high speed rail network, support for local planning and mitigation efforts to implement it, and new financing mechanisms to catalyze private investment in station-connected development. (berkeley.edu)
  • This Law defines the main principles and directions of the state policy regarding the prevention of tobacco products smoking, decrease of their consumption by the population, limitation of children's access to them, protection of population's health from the damage resulting from development of deceases, disability , and mortality due to smoking of tobacco products or their consumption in other ways. (who.int)
  • Together, we can build a sustainable model for local public service journalism. (cvilletomorrow.org)
  • Your tax-deductible donation to The Columbian's Community Funded Journalism program will contribute to better local reporting on key issues, including homelessness, housing, transportation and the environment. (columbian.com)
  • Local journalism needs your help. (columbian.com)
  • The Nevada Legislature approved $7 million for public charter school transportation, and Gov. Joe Lombardo's office will start taking applications Friday. (reviewjournal.com)
  • The state Legislature appropriated $7 million annually to the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority for the next two school years to award to charter schools for transportation. (reviewjournal.com)
  • As you may know, the state Legislature will be developing three budgets in the upcoming session. (govdelivery.com)
  • consider participating in the establishment of local traffic incident management committees. (cdc.gov)
  • Transportation emissions are the number one source of greenhouse gases in California and many other advanced economies. (berkeley.edu)
  • LOS ANGELES - U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and China's Minister of Transport Yang Chuantang unveiled the U.S.-China Race to Zero Emissions (R2ZE) Challenge during the eighth U.S.-China Transportation Forum in Los Angeles. (transportation.gov)
  • However, full state-level compliance will require must report potential public health emergencies of inter- additional efforts. (cdc.gov)
  • World Health Organization [WHO] member states). (cdc.gov)
  • and Pennsylvania De- core public health surveillance systems at local and nation- partment of Health, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA (S. Ostroff) al levels must be capable of ensuring national awareness of DOI: 10.3201/eid1605.091127 incidents in a timely manner. (cdc.gov)
  • It was because someone took public transportation and they were only testing people in cars, or because they weren't over 65, or because they didn't have other comorbid health conditions, or because they weren't a healthcare worker, or because they hadn't traveled to China…" The list went on. (medscape.com)
  • Systems at local level that normally provide people with accessible food, water, shelter and sanitation, ensure personal security and protection from harm, and deliver health care, do not function, and national systems are unable to compensate. (who.int)
  • Member States will be able to review the impact of natural disasters and consider the benefits of ensuring the safety and resilience of health systems, starting with hospitals and other health facilities, particularly in earthquake- and hurricane- prone regions. (who.int)
  • In addition to the FANA, the lessons learned from both local and national disasters identified gaps in service for adults with disabilities. (cdc.gov)
  • WASHINGTON - United States Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao will attend CES 2018, Jan. 9-12 in Las Vegas, Nev, headlining the Smart Cities at CES 2018 conference programming on Jan. 10 at 10:30-11:00 AM PT at Westgate, Level 1, Pavilion 9. (transportation.gov)
  • Governor Robert McDonnell has named the president of the University of Virginia Credit Union to serve as the area's representative on the Commonwealth Transportation Board . (cvilletomorrow.org)
  • For several years, Rep. Connolly and other local leaders have been championing a plan to demolish the McGrath Highway's crumbling elevated overpasses and transform the roadway into a calmer, multimodal, surface-level boulevard that knits the surrounding neighborhoods back together. (repmikeconnolly.org)
  • All of the input gleaned from 192 sessions across the state will be put into the hopper as the plan is drafted. (oneunitedlancaster.com)
  • The City of Pensacola has extended the deadline for the Active Transportation Plan online survey to Friday, Dec. 23, and all members of the public are encouraged to provide their input. (cityofpensacola.com)
  • I am pleased to provide you with 'A Strategic Plan for the Elimination of Tuberculosis in the United States' describing actions necessary to achieve the goal by the year 2010, with an interim target of a case rate of 3.5 per 100,000 population by the year 2000. (cdc.gov)
  • The Nevada State Public Charter School Authority's board heard an update on TEACH Las Vegas' operations on Friday. (reviewjournal.com)
  • This project is combined with NCHRP Project 08-119 Data Integration, Sharing, and Management for Transportation Planning and Traffic Operations. (trb.org)
  • The following tables and charts give a financial and operations overview of the public transportation network in Lawrence. (ersys.com)
  • The City of San Jose, California has awarded $3 million to Actelis Networks for a multi-year program to modernize and scale an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), allowing the city to upgrade its existing traffic communications network. (meritalkslg.com)
  • Not only is having an efficient and effective transportation system important for getting our crops to market, it is important for safety. (govdelivery.com)
  • We all know the transportation system is slowly breaking down,' Hutchinson said. (wral.com)
  • According to Bill McEachnie, deputy chief of police, "The RS2 system provides the City of Maitland's new Police Headquarters an enterprise-level security platform with intuitive access control and video surveillance that is state-of-the-art and effective while remaining user friendly. (securitymagazine.com)
  • Clearly, a rapidly growing community will need to expand its transportation system. (mercatus.org)
  • In February 2009, CSTE electronically distributed a 2 adjacent levels, describing the importance of integrat- structured, self-administered questionnaire to state epide- ing each system so that communication between levels is miologists in all 50 states and Washington, DC. (cdc.gov)
  • Rep Connolly has long advocated for the State to assist municipalities who want to pilot fare free bus routes. (repmikeconnolly.org)
  • This report also examines the quality of recipients' reports about the jobs created and retained with Recovery Act transportation funds. (gao.gov)
  • The state uses a competitive selection process, and TAP funds are distributed directly by the state TAP Office. (railstotrails.org)
  • More than half the deaths that we've seen in the United States have been among people who live in long term care facilities. (cdc.gov)
  • Facilities should comply with state and local regulations for handling, storage, treatment, and disposal of waste. (cdc.gov)