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Hundreds of PortMiami workers could strike if contract talks fail
Read full article: Hundreds of PortMiami workers could strike if contract talks failHundreds of workers at PortMiami could go on strike if contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and management are not completed by the end of Monday.
Apparently snowplows in Michigan have names, and they’re all hilarious
Read full article: Apparently snowplows in Michigan have names, and they’re all hilariousIf you live in a part of the country where you experience all four seasons then you’re pretty used to snowplows cleaning up the streets of your town when mother nature decides to dump inches of snow on the ground.
Fatal Florida train crash highlights dangers of private, unguarded crossings that exist across US
Read full article: Fatal Florida train crash highlights dangers of private, unguarded crossings that exist across USThe weekend crash between a train and an SUV that killed six people in Florida happened at a private road crossing where little more than a sign or two is required. There were no crossing gates, no flashing lights and no sound.
Metromover woes: Escalator fix at one station now won’t come until after Christmas — of 2024
Read full article: Metromover woes: Escalator fix at one station now won’t come until after Christmas — of 2024Broken elevators and escalators, some sitting dormant for over a year, are plaguing Miami’s Metromover system, and are causing large concerns for riders, especially those with disabilities.
‘Unacceptable’: In letter to elevator company, Miami-Dade mayor gives ultimatum for transit fixes
Read full article: ‘Unacceptable’: In letter to elevator company, Miami-Dade mayor gives ultimatum for transit fixesAs elevators and escalators in disrepair continue to be a growing problem at public transit stations in Miami-Dade County, local leaders took action Friday in order to get them fixed at a faster pace.
Caught on Camera: Middle school student stops bus after driver loses consciousness
Read full article: Caught on Camera: Middle school student stops bus after driver loses consciousnessA middle school student stepped into action after his school bus driver became light-headed and lost consciousness on the road and it was all caught on camera.
Brightline unveils Orlando station: Here’s when tickets go on sale, what they’ll cost
Read full article: Brightline unveils Orlando station: Here’s when tickets go on sale, what they’ll costThe Miami-to-Orlando Brightline route is one step closer to opening to the public, as the high-speed rail company revealed its finished Orlando station Thursday.
WATCH: Brightline trains blast across Central Florida at 130 miles per hour during rigorous testing
Read full article: WATCH: Brightline trains blast across Central Florida at 130 miles per hour during rigorous testingWith the long-awaited Miami-to-Orlando route starting in just months, Brightline continues important speed testing.
Brightline completes critical step towards finishing its Aventura station
Read full article: Brightline completes critical step towards finishing its Aventura stationBrightline has installed one of the final pieces of its Aventura station, a 131-foot-long skybridge that stretches across West Dixie Highway near Northeast 198 Street.
City of Fort Lauderdale wants tunnel instead of massive proposed bridge to help alleviate traffic
Read full article: City of Fort Lauderdale wants tunnel instead of massive proposed bridge to help alleviate trafficThe railroad drawbridge over the New River in Fort Lauderdale is down pretty often these days.
Brightline launches new technology to keep railways safe for drivers and pedestrians
Read full article: Brightline launches new technology to keep railways safe for drivers and pedestriansBrightline is launching new technology to help keep drivers safe when crossing the tracks, as authorities step up patrols.
Newark to London in 3 hours? Supersonic speeds on horizon for United Airlines
Read full article: Newark to London in 3 hours? Supersonic speeds on horizon for United AirlinesUnited Airlines just completed a $3 billion deal with Boom Technology, to buy 15 of the company’s ‘Overture’ aircraft for $200 million a plane.
Miami drivers rejoice, flashing hazard lights could soon be legal
Read full article: Miami drivers rejoice, flashing hazard lights could soon be legalIf Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Senate Bill 1194, drivers will be allowed to use their hazard lights when they are going 55 mph or faster, and when weather conditions bring low visibility situations, beginning July 1.
City of Miramar starts construction on new Park and Ride Lot
Read full article: City of Miramar starts construction on new Park and Ride LotMIRAMAR, Fla. – The City of Miramar has announced construction plans for a new Park and Ride lot along east Hiatus Road, between Pembroke Road and Miramar Boulevard. The facility would support the I-95 Express service to Downtown Miami and Brickell. It will accommodate more than 440 cars and will include electric charging stations for 20 cars. It will also have the capability to charge electric buses. The new Miramar Park and Ride lot will also include 911 cell towers and security cameras for enhanced safety.
Brightline drops Virgin as partner for Florida passenger train service
Read full article: Brightline drops Virgin as partner for Florida passenger train serviceFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. The partnership between Richard Bransons Virgin Group and the private Florida passenger train service Brightline is over. Brightline announced the split in a monthly report and said it would halt its plans to rebrand as Virgin Trains USA. Brightline declined comment Monday on the split. Virgin did not respond to an email. Its Virgin Atlantic airline filed for bankruptcy last week.
Driver assistance technology shouldnt be fully trusted, AAA says
Read full article: Driver assistance technology shouldnt be fully trusted, AAA saysActive driving assistance systems may lull drivers into a false sense of security, allowing them to direct their attention away from driving, AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said. When using these systems, its critical that drivers remain focused on the road, in case you need to intervene. AAA concluded that adaptive cruise control functions performed well. But the vehicles experienced some other type of issue every 8 miles, on average, researchers said. AAA is calling on car companies to do further research on the automated systems before releasing them to market.