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A toll is being proposed for the main bridge going into Killorglin town in County Kerry with the motion receiving support from the local council. The “tariff” of €20 on all large tourist buses crossing the old limestone bridge over the Laune was proposed by Independent Councillor Podge Foley at the Kenmare Municipal District Meeting. […]
Transport links play an important role in economic development, yet transportation itself comes with a carbon footprint. To raise awareness of the importance of safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport systems, the UN has designated 26th November as World Sustainable Transport Day. To mark the occasion, we’ve delved into our innovation library to highlight some […]
In recogntition of the UN’s World Sustainable Transport Day, Christy VanArragon and Bruce Gulland tell the history of one of the most important inventions in history – the bicycle! Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I’m Christy Van Arragon. Voice 2 And I’m Bruce Gulland. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier […]
The transition to sustainable transport is leading to social, economic and environmental benefits with the Asia-Pacific region particularly championing connectivity. read now… Source link
The debate over the sustainability and rising cost to the public purse of Hong Kong’s concessional fare scheme for elderly and disabled residents rages on. The government revealed last week that public spending on the scheme had risen for the third straight year. About HK$4 billion (US$513.9 million) was allocated for the scheme in the […]
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December 13th – 24-hour general strike Airline, rail and public transport services around Italy may be subject to delays or cancellations on Friday, December 13th, due to a 24-hour general strike affecting both public and private operators. The protest was called by union USB (Unione Sindacale di Base) union in late October in protest against […]
Outgoing US ambassador Caroline Kennedy has called for calm over Donald Trump’s cabinet nominations, suggesting Australia wait and see who actually gets confirmed before considering implications. After speaking at the National Press Club earlier today, Kennedy was asked why Australia should continue to trust the US with sensitive intelligence given Trump’s nomination of Tulsi Gabbard […]
A new free-trade deal between Hong Kong and Peru will help local firms and investors tap into Latin America in areas such as innovation and technology, finance, transport and research and development while also promoting the city, business leaders have said. Industry figures said on Saturday they welcomed the signing of the deal after Hong […]
The Albanese government must surely realise that something must be done in the Australian aviation sector, where Qantas and Virgin are the country’s most powerful duopoly. Whatever the action, it must go beyond simply propping up a distant third competitor, with relative spare change, at the taxpayers’ expense. In its latest report into the aviation […]