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Yahoo
18-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Why Austin will spend $80k to remove newly installed bike lanes
Austin (KXAN) — The City of Austin is about to spend $80,000 to remove bike lanes installed six months ago because of the volume of complaints from Southwest Austin neighbors. But not every neighbor is against the new bike lanes. 'Since their installation, we started riding every single day to school,' said Circle C Resident Greg Klipp. Greg Klipp has two students at Mills Elementary who will eventually go to Gorzycki Middle School. Those two schools were recently chosen for improvements by the city's 'Safe Routes to School' program. 'I think the bike lanes have been a wonderful addition to the community. My kids feel safe riding in the streets. We can get to and from school without having any sort of conflict with walkers, dog walkers. Everyone uses the sidewalks, and the bikes stay in the bike lanes. And before the lanes were implemented, speeding was the main issue on Hillside Terrace,' said Klipp. And since the new bike lanes went in last October, the city says the change has slowed down traffic in the neighborhood. 'We saw a 25% reduction in speeding on Hillside Terrace and Barstow. But we also saw some challenges. Neighbors were reporting challenges getting to the mailboxes, frustration with not being able to park immediately in front of their home, and then just concern that we put in too many signs and markings in their neighborhood where they weren't before,' said Anna Martin, the Assistant Director with Transportation and Public Works for the city of Austin. Those challenges became complaints, which are now leading to changes. 'I think that there are different ways that they could have gone about making it safer, versus everything that they put in. Having one bike lane on each side of the road, going with traffic would have made more sense,' said Circle C resident Shelley Brothers. On Hillside Terrace, you'll see the sidewalk, the two-way bike lane, an area for parking, and then two lanes for traffic. Months after their installation, the city hosted in-person and online surveys where 64% of the 1,300 responses strongly opposed the project. The city decided to change the bike lanes on 3 neighborhood streets to one-way painted lanes, which would allow people to once again park along the curb in front of their homes. 'I think what the city is implementing with the removal of these bike lanes in favor of shared use is basically requiring students and other bicyclists to ride in traffic without any means of reducing vehicle speed. I feel like that's just a return to the status quo, which was unsafe,' said Klipp. That said, Klipp is not surprised the city got so much negative feedback. 'It doesn't shock me at all. I feel like the bike lanes were installed with very little notice to any of the residents. It seemed like they just kind of popped up overnight, and it was a shock to the system, especially for people who live on the streets, with the bike lanes. I think some advanced notice or communication from the city about what was being implemented before it was done would have probably alleviated some of that shock,' said Klipp. The City has implemented 600 Safe Routes to School improvement projects, following a similar notification protocol for each, but this one in Circle C just didn't land as they had anticipated. 'I will say the feedback afterwards was unique, or has been unique. It made us realize that we didn't hit the mark with public engagement the first time around,' said Martin. The city plans to wait until the end of the school year to make the changes. The area people complained about is a small portion of the entire project around Mills & Gorzycki. The entire project cost $1.3 million to implement, which included curb and signal improvements, bike lanes and other features to make it safer for students to walk, bike and scoot to school. If you have concerns about this project, you can email the city at MobilityBonds@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PennDOT expects to spend record $302 million on new projects in region in 2025
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation administrators on Thursday afternoon unveiled an ambitious schedule of 2025 infrastructure road upgrades and replacement projects in District 3, with a projected cost of $302 million. The presentation was conducted online. District 3 encompasses nine counties, including Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties. The $302 million is an all-time high for District 3, said Eric High, district executive, in his opening remarks. A part of that funding is federal funding, he said. High was not able to provide a breakdown of the federal amount. 'At this time there are no projects in construction in the district that are impacted by the federal transportation funding that is currently under review,' Dave Wise construction manager, said. 'We continue to maintain our construction schedule and will work with our federal partners regarding any future funding changes, but at this point there is no impact in District 3.' The $302 million is for 109 new projects over the nine counties in District 3, and some projects like the Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation (CSVT) Project that will continue to be constructed, he said. Of the 109 projects, 51 are bridge projects, including upgrades and replacements. The CSVT project is expected to cost $970 million. Of that, $430 million are federal funds. The new projects include road repaving and bridge upgrading and replacement with the target largely on Interstate 80 work and state routes. They include: In Montour County, the Routes 54 and 642 intersection realignment and signalization, starting Spring 2025; Route 54, north of Danville bridge replacement over Stony Brook. In Northumberland, resurfacing, from Route 44 to River Road in Delaware Township; Route 405 from 8th Street to Route 1028, resurfacing in Northumberland Borough In Snyder-Union counties, Route 45, between Lewisburg and Vicksburg, micro surfacing: Route 11 between North Main Street and Penns Creek, micro surfacing. The Montour County project was supposed to start last fall with minor work — such as vegetation clearing and utility work — but it was pushed to begin in spring 2025 High also provided an overview of the CSVT project, which is anticipated to be completed in 2027. 'It's one of the largest projects we've ever had and the largest in the state,' High said. 'The entire estimated cost of the project is $970 million; the original estimate was $940 million. The increase was due in part to the inflation of prices for some of the work that remains to be completed.' Some early benefits of the project were discussed. Taken in 2023, traffic counts on the new river bridge are 16,000 vehicles a day. 'As expected, CSVT is removing substantial amounts of through-traffic from local communities. On Route 15 just south of Lewisburg, the amount of traffic is roughly 30 percent less and truck traffic 45 percent less.'
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
DDS Wireless Launches Scheduled Routes: A Powerful Routing & Scheduling Optimization Solution
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DDS Wireless, a global leader in fleet management technology, has officially launched Scheduled Routes, an advanced Routing & Scheduling Optimization solution designed to help businesses improve fleet efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service reliability. With the ability to process up to 50,000 stops per call—ten times the industry standard—Scheduled Routes delivers a next-generation approach to fleet optimization. Leveraging cutting-edge algorithms, the solution dynamically adjusts routes based on capacity, time windows, vehicle availability, and real-time traffic conditions. This results in greater efficiency, reduced costs, and improved service reliability at scale. "Scheduled Routes is ready to help businesses transform their operations today," said Jason Piippo, VP of Sales at DDS Wireless. "Our solution delivers immediate value by cutting costs, increasing efficiency, and ensuring fleets operate at peak performance." Designed to increase fleet efficiency by up to 20%, reduce total fleet mileage by up to 30%, and achieve 95%+ on-time performance, Scheduled Routes also helps businesses streamline operations by reducing route planning time by up to 80%. The platform includes a Custom Strategy Maker, allowing companies to define optimization objectives tailored to their specific needs, and seamlessly integrates with enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, and fleet management tools. Flexible access via API, SDK, or a client app ensures seamless deployment across different operational environments. Built for diverse applications, Scheduled Routes supports logistics, last-mile delivery, field service management, on-demand delivery services, waste collection, and passenger transportation. With rising fuel costs, increasing customer demands, and evolving regulatory pressures, businesses require scalable, intelligent routing solutions. Scheduled Routes optimizes fleet movements, minimizes unnecessary mileage, and enhances on-time performance, ensuring maximum asset utilization while reducing emissions and operational waste. With increasing operational challenges, businesses can't afford inefficiencies. Scheduled Routes is the intelligent, scalable solution they need to stay competitive. Learn more and optimize your fleet today at About DDS Wireless International For over three decades, DDS Wireless has been at the forefront of fleet management innovation, pioneering GPS dispatching, mobile integration, and intelligent routing. Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Canada, DDS Wireless operates globally through subsidiaries including StrataGen Systems in North America and MobiSoft Oy in Europe. View source version on Contacts For media inquiries, please contact: Cesar BohorquezHead of Marketing DDS Wireless Internationalp: 604-401-0767e: cbohorquez@
Associated Press
27-02-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
2025 Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care Grants Awarded to Clinics in Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas, Funded by Teva Pharmaceuticals
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. and PARSIPPANY, N.J., February 27, 2025 /3BL/ - Direct Relief, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) today announced the funding of Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care grants, awarding $75,000 to each of 11 free and charitable clinics/pharmacies across Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas. Now in its third year, the initiative continues to address the critical need for expanded mental health services in medically underserved communities. 'Every day uninsured patients face barriers to accessing basic mental health services they need,' said Carol Richardson, Sustainability and Health Equity Lead, Teva U.S. 'This latest round of grant funding will enable clinics in more states to expand existing or develop innovative new behavioral health programs that meet the needs of their local patient populations'. Over the first two years, Community Routes grantees demonstrated significant impact across their communities reaching more than 63,000 beneficiaries. Clinics conducted 24,617 patient screenings for depression, anxiety, and adverse childhood experiences, helping identify and address previously unmet mental health needs. The program extended beyond direct patient care, with grantees training more than 2,800 community members, staff, and volunteers in mental health promotion and well-being. Additionally, clinics organized 131 community events to expand access to mental health education and services, strengthening their role as trusted healthcare resources. Building on these achievements, this funding cycle prioritizes the creation and expansion of innovative care delivery models that integrate behavioral health services into existing clinical operations, with particular emphasis on evidence-based screening tools and treatment protocols for depression and anxiety. 'Mental health is an essential component of overall well-being, yet too many individuals in underserved communities struggle to access the care they need,' shared Nicole Lamoureux, NAFC President & CEO. 'This program empowers clinics to bridge this gap by expanding behavioral health services and critical mental health support. By investing in these clinics, we are investing in the health and resilience of entire communities.' The 2025 grant recipients include: Alabama: Mississippi: Texas: Selected programs emphasize sustainable integration of mental health services through: 'Expanding mental health services in resource-limited settings has been a key focus of prior Community Routes funding, and this latest round will allow providers to reach even more people with critical services,' said Katie Lewis, Regional Director of U.S. Programs for Direct Relief. 'These funds will allow clinics to build on successful approaches while exploring new strategies that fit the unique needs of the people and communities they serve.' For a report on lessons learned from our Community Routes: Access to Mental Healthcare grantees, click here. Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care—a partnership between Teva, Direct Relief, and the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC)— is a unique access program that is helping to advance health equity and quality care for underserved populations across the U.S. Teva is providing commonly used medicines that treat depression and anxiety to 400+ clinics in 10 states, as well as $4 million in grant funding to support innovative behavioral health services through local free and charitable clinics, tailored to meet the needs of their communities. To read more click here. About Direct Relief Direct Relief is a humanitarian aid organization, active in all 50 states and more than 80 countries, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies. Direct Relief works with healthcare providers operating in resource-limited communities to help them care for their patients by providing essential medical supplies and equipment. Learn more at About National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit 501c (3) organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of the medically underserved throughout the nation and the more than 1,400 Free and Charitable Clinics that serve them. The NAFC has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar and a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. Founded in 2001 and headquartered near Washington, D.C., the NAFC is working to ensure that the medically underserved have access to affordable quality health care and strives to be a national voice promoting quality health care for all. For more information about the NAFC, please visit Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) is a global pharmaceutical harnessing our generics expertise and stepping up innovation to continue the momentum behind the discovery, delivery, and expanded development of modern medicine. For over 120 years, Teva's commitment to bettering health has never wavered. Today, the company's global network of capabilities enables its ~37,000 employees across 57 markets to push the boundaries of scientific innovation and deliver quality medicines to help improve health outcomes of millions of patients every day. To learn more about how Teva is all in for better health, visit
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SPRING TO JAMAICA: SANDALS® LAUNCHES NEW SALE ACROSS ALL JAMAICAN RESORTS
~Available for booking now through March 9, travelers can save up to $1,250 off their vacation with added perks like a free night and catamaran for two~ MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandals Resorts is inviting travelers to experience the beauty of its flagship island with one of the brand's biggest offers yet, the Jamaica Sale, launching today. Guests can save up to $1,250 off their vacation across all seven Sandals resorts on the island, with rates starting as low as $199 per person, per night, plus included perks like a free catamaran cruise for two to bask in the Jamaica sea breeze (a value of USD $230+). "Jamaica has never been easier to reach, with frequent, convenient flights and an incredible new sale across all seven of our resorts here," said Deryk Meany, General Manager of Sandals Dunn's River, the newest Sandals Resort in Jamaica. "As the birthplace of Sandals, Jamaica is a destination full of culture and warm hospitality. Whether it's sipping on world-renowned Blue Mountain coffee, exploring local gems through Island Routes or simply relaxing on some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, now is the perfect time to experience the island." Available to book now through March 9, 2025, and valid for travel through December 31, 2027, the brand-new Jamaica Sale offers guests the chance to save up to $1,250 by way of a $650 of instant credit, a $100 web booking bonus, and a flight credit based on length of stay ($250 credit on stays of five to six nights or a $500 air credit for stays of seven nights or longer) at seven adults-only all-inclusive Jamaican properties. Additional perks include one night free at select resorts, plus a free catamaran cruise for two guests on stays of five nights or more – plus 0% financing for 12 months. Registration required within 72 hours of booking. Participating Sandals Resorts in Jamaica include Sandals Dunn's River, Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals South Coast, Sandals Ochi, Sandals Royal Plantation, Sandals Negril and Sandals Royal Caribbean – each offering luxurious accommodations, diverse culinary experiences and stunning island scenery, setting the stage for the ultimate Caribbean getaway. Nestled near the iconic Dunn's River Falls, Sandals Dunn's River is a natural oasis featuring accommodations like the Coyaba Swim-Up Rondoval Butler Suites, complete with private pools, open-air rooftops, soaking tubs and telescopes for stargazing. Sandals Montego Bay was the very first Sandals property, recently introducing six fully upgraded room categories. Sandals Royal Caribbean features an included private offshore island, where guests can find two white-sand beaches, a pool with a swim-up bar, Red Lane Spa experiences such as massages on the beach and a gourmet Thai Restaurant. Sandals South Coast is home to newly renovated Overwater Villas framed by gently lapping waves and the mountainous Jamaica landscape. At all Sandals Resorts, guests have access to delicious dining and beverages plus unlimited land and water sports, such as snorkeling, paddle boarding and PADI® certified scuba diving. Each stay can also be enhanced by booking an off-property tour with Island Routes, the exclusive in-house tour provider for Sandals and Beaches. Departing conveniently from the resort, guests can embark on expertly guided Jamaican excursions, such as a Bob Marley reggae tour, a relaxing bamboo rafting experience on the Martha Brae River, a scenic climb up the famous Dunn's River Falls and more. For more information, visit About Sandals® Resorts:Family-owned Sandals® Resorts offers adults-only getaways that bring guests closer to the vibrancy, authenticity and spirit of the Caribbean. Pioneers of the all-inclusive vacation experience in the region, Sandals has 17 beachfront resorts in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Curaçao, and Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, each reflecting the genuine vibe of its island home. From local food favorites and global flavors to butler service and signature suites, including the Caribbean's first Overwater Villas, Sandals makes it easy for guests to go all in on vacation mode. Beyond the resort gates, immersive destination experiences, like a newly piloted Island Inclusive dining program and MINI Coopers for island exploration, raise the bar on the all-inclusive vacation. Championing the region it calls home, Sandals demonstrates the transformative power of tourism and its impact on lives through its philanthropic arm, the Sandals Foundation. For more information, visit Media Contactmediarelations@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Sandals Resorts International Sign in to access your portfolio
