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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pensacola news: UWF picks interim president, Pensacola Beach gridlock woes
Here's a roundup of our top stories from the past week. With a subscription to the Pensacola News Journal, you will receive full access to the work done by our journalists and photographers as they head out every day to help inform and explain the important issues affecting your community. Traffic on Pensacola Beach is on the rise, according to Escambia County engineers, and while they are tapping into cutting-edge technology to ease traffic jams, for now there's only so much that can be done about delays and congestion. The traffic issue was the focus of a townhall meeting at the Santa Rosa Island Authority on May 28, held by Escambia County Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger who represents District 4 where the beach is located. Traffic engineers gave an overview of the sheer number of vehicles Pensacola Beach has seen over the past decade, as well as the tools they are currently using to cut down on congestion and delays. Pensacola Beach gridlock: Pensacola Beach is jammed with vehicles, visitors. What's being done to ease gridlock? A Santa Rosa Sheriff's deputy, recorded by neighbors in a video that went viral of him detaining a young, disabled Milton man for not responding to the officer's commands, was suspended for three days for conduct unbecoming a member of law enforcement. The information was obtained from a public information request to the Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office. The department's Internal Affairs (IA) investigation found that Deputy Zachary MacPherson violated the sheriff's office policy of Standard of Conduct/Integrity, which states members should not engage in any conduct that constitutes conduct unbecoming a member or any act that is likely to adversely affect the discipline, good order, or reputation of the agency or that tends to compromise the integrity of the member. 'I did wrong.': Santa Rosa deputy who flung autistic Milton man to ground suspended The executive director of the Pensacola Little Theatre has resigned amid a review of the organization's finances. A statement was released by Pensacola Little Theatre's Board of Trustees on May 28 that says recent concerns regarding 'disputed expenses' were brought to the attention of members of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees. PLT director resigns: Pensacola Little Theatre Executive Director resigns amid review of 'disputed expenses' Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr., has been selected as the University of West Florida's interim president. In an 8-2 vote Tuesday morning, the university's Board of Trustees chose Diaz to replace Martha Saunders, who resigned May 12. The Board of Trustees waived the 90-day notice of resignation and Saunders' last day will be July 13. She has served as UWF president since January 2017. UWF interim president: Manny Diaz Jr. selected interim president of the University of West Florida If you're hoping to spend some time in the great outdoors this summer, one of the best ways to do it is by sipping on a craft beer in the shade. Luckily, the Pensacola area has plenty of outdoor bars, breweries and beer gardens where you can enjoy a brew and the breeze at the same time. Here are 10 places to try. Top breweries, bars and beer gardens: Want to sip a beer in the shade? 10 top Pensacola area outdoor breweries, bars and beer gardens This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Pensacola news: UWF picks interim president, Pensacola Beach gridlock
Khaleej Times
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Accident on Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Street in Abu Dhabi; delays expected
A traffic accident took place on Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Street on Sunday morning in Abu Dhabi, the city's police announced. The incident took place on the road heading towards inland areas. Motorists have been warned of traffic congestion and obstruction on the route. The authority has advised them to take caution and use alternative routes. Abu Dhabi
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Contractor sought for Hereford bypass
A contractor is being sought to start work on a new bypass proposed for for the "Western Bypass" around the city were shelved by a coalition of the Green Party and independents on Herefordshire Council in the Conservative group, which regained control of the authority last year, has said it intends to revive the scheme, in a bid to cut one would see a link created from the A49 south of Hereford to the A465. The council has said it aims to start work by 2026, with consultants employed in February to redraw the scheme - which could cost more than £300m - has been talked about for decades. Its opponents have argued that addressing congestion issues would be better served by investing in public transport and other alternatives to Milln, a Green councillor on the authority and also chair of Hereford Civic Society, said the current proposals had unanswered questions over their funding and lacked agreements with landowners and authorities such as Network Rail."It is wildly premature to be proceeding with this scheme at the moment," he Milln also argued building extra roads would "worsen traffic" and said the city needed "viable alternatives to driving which are attractive and affordable for most people". Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Oxfordshire County Council urged for 'Plan B' to tackle congestion
A council has been urged to find a "Plan B" for tackling a city's congestion problem after a traffic filters trial was pushed managing director of Oxford Bus Company, Luke Marion, said congestion in Oxford was at "emergency levels".Oxfordshire County Council's Lib Dem administration was set to introduce contentious traffic filters on several major roads in autumn 2024, but they were pushed back for another two years due to the ongoing closure of Botley council's newly elected cabinet said it is going to draft new plans to deal with the city's congestion problem. 'More regular' services The traffic filters would be introduced on Hythe Bridge Street, Thames Street, St Cross Road, St Clement's Street, Marston Ferry Road and Hollow Way, with motorists without a permit facing a £70 fine for driving plans are part of the county council's drive to create a net-zero travel and transport system by week, Banbury's Labour MP Sean Woodcock wrote to the council asking whether they would take advantage of powers to bring more bus services under their control, if the government's better buses bill was Gant, cabinet member for transport management, said the calls for action were taken "seriously" and that they looked forward "to engaging on proposals soon"."We need faster, more regular, cheaper bus services, and we need them now," he said."The way to do that is to tackle congestion, which will of course also deliver safer, quieter, cleaner streets, and help key workers and businesses delivering vital services on our roads."Green county and city councillor Emily Kerr said she was "delighted" at the news and called the delays due to the Botley Road closure "exceptionally problematic"."Everyone agrees we need to speed up the buses," she added."But whilst Labour and the Tory Alliance say they want this, they've opposed the policy suggestions which will deliver it, such as traffic filters."Labour councillor Brad Baines argued that the county council plans "do not answer questions about affordability of bus services or routes going where people need to go"."These are key barriers which are yet to be addressed or even considered." Councillor David Henwood is part of the Oxfordshire Alliance, which consists of Conservative and Independent councillors. "The solution is clear: remove the LTNs to unlock Oxford's radial routes, relieve pressure on the main roads, and finally make space for efficient, reliable bus services across the city," he said. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
ABC News
5 days ago
- Business
- ABC News
Nick McLaren
An ABC listener calls for a toll — like the one once active on the old F6 freeway — be imposed on the Illawarra's Grand Pacific Drive to solve congestion for those living along its 140-kilometre length … but is that feasible?
