Transportation - General

An account of heroic failure that has all the ingredients of a great story - transatlantic travel, record-breaking crossings, disasters, emigration, the American Civil War and great expectations dashed. The Atlantic Steam Navigation Company, 'The Galway Line', was launched in June 1858 with high...

On January 27, 2001, about 1737 mountain standard time, a Raytheon (Beechcraft) Super King Air 200, N81PF, owned by North Bay Charter, LLC, and operated by Jet Express Services, crashed into rolling terrain near Strasburg, Colorado. The flight was operating on an instrument flight...

On Tuesday, January 9, 2007, at 1:38 p.m., southbound Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority passenger train 322 operated by Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad struck a track maintenance vehicle that was on the track near Woburn, Massachusetts. The track maintenance vehicle was thrown forward about 210...

On January 7, 2007, about 3:45 p.m. eastern standard time, northbound Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail train 504 derailed one car as the train traversed a crossover from track 2 to track 1. The accident occurred in an underground tunnel on the Metrorail...

About 6:10 a.m., central daylight time, on September 2, 1998, the 17th through 19th cars and the first two platforms of the five-platform 20th car of westbound Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company intermodal freight train S-CHILAC1-31 derailed at Crisfield, Kansas. The derailment...

On Tuesday, July 11, 2006, about 5:06 p.m., central daylight time, the last car of northbound Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line train number 220 derailed in the subway between the Clark/Lake and Grand/Milwaukee stations in downtown Chicago, Illinois. About 1,000 passengers were on board...

About 10:41 p.m. eastern daylight time on Friday, October 20, 2006, Norfolk Southern Railway Company train 68QB119, en route from the Chicago, Illinois, area to Sewaren, New Jersey, derailed while crossing the Beaver River railroad bridge in New Brighton, Pennsylvania. The train consisted of...

On October 21, 1999, about 10:30 a.m. near Central Bridge, New York, a school bus was transporting 44 students and 8 adults on a field trip. The bus was traveling north on State Route 30A as it approached the intersection with State Route 7....

In terms of national transportation statistics, one area that suffers from a critical lack of information is transportation use by people with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. Little is known about the ability of the nation's transportation system to meet the unique transportation needs...

This report is the third in a three-part series describing the technical contributions of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) to the UIC/WEC (International Union of Railways/World Executive Council) joint research project on Rail Defect Management....

This research, conducted from October 2008 to February 2010, assesses the potential safety benefits provided by the safety improvements at private highway-rail grade crossings in North Carolina along the Charlotte to Raleigh portion of the Southeast High-Speed Rail Corridor (SEHSR). The North Carolina Department...

On Monday, June 22, 2009, about 4:58 p.m., eastern daylight time, inbound Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail train 112 struck the rear of stopped inbound Metrorail train 214. The accident occurred on aboveground track on the Metrorail Red Line near the Fort Totten...

On April 17, 2011, about 6:55 a.m. central daylight time, eastbound BNSF Railway coal train C-BTMCNM0-26, BNSF 9159 East, travelling about 23 mph, collided with the rear end of standing BNSF Railway maintenance-of-way equipment train U-BRGCRI-15, BNSF 9470 East, near Red Oak, Iowa. The...

This Performance and Accountability Report (PAR) for fiscal year (FY) 2012 and 2011 provides the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) financial and performance information that enables the President, Congress, and the American people to assess the agency's performance.Author: National Transportation Safety BoardISBN-10: 1495381897ISBN-13: 9781495381898Publisher:...

The purpose of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR) Alternative Transportation Study is to explore potential alternative transportation options that can address a variety of transportation safety and access issues. MNWR consists of a visitor contact station, refuge headquarters and trails on Morris Island...

The United States and countries of the European Union share many of the same concerns and face similar challenges about commercial vehicle safety issues.Author: U. S. Department of TransportationISBN-10: 1494345749ISBN-13: 9781494345747Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/2013Pages: 66Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x...

This account of the life of Dr. Hugh Latimer Dryden describes his enormous contributions to aviation and space. Hugh Dryden was a research scientist of the highest order, an aeronautics pioneer, the Director of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), and then the...

This book provides a much-needed introduction to recent developments in port and hinterland strategies, operations and related specializations. The first section examines strategic topics, for example port management, governance at different scales, performance, hinterlands and the port-city relationship. The second section covers operational aspects...

The Department of Transportation (USDOT or DOT) is a federal cabinet department of the United States government. The office's main concerns are those associated with transportation and transportation needs across the country. Established in 1967, the DOT is administered by the United States Secretary...

This title was first published in 2001. A delightfully oriented selection of international state-of-the-art research in applied regional science, this informative volume places particular emphasis on the use of qualitative/quantitative methodologies in transportation and spatial dynamics. It presents new theoretical contributions in the context...

Originally published in 1981, Urban Transport Planning explains how the systems approach has been applied in the planning of multi-modal transport planning and to demonstrate how a city may be represented by land use zones superimposed with a transport network. Author: John BlackISBN-10: 1138478393ISBN-13:...

The Twyford Down story is set in a political and historical framework in order to examine the key issues affecting road planning and environmental protection: the system of route selection; Crown development; government agents, NGOs and locally elected authorities; conservation legislation; subsidiarity; lobbying techniques;...

The Internet of Vehicles (IoV) is referred to as an efficient and an inevitable convergence of the Internet of Things, intelligent transportation system, edge / fog and cloud computing, and big data. Author: Adnan Mahmood,Michael Sheng,Wei Emma ZhangISBN-10: 103242950XISBN-13: 9781032429502Publisher: CRC PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/18/2023Pages:...

In May 1865, a twelve-year-old clipper ship sailed from Liverpool, bound for Patagonia, seven thousand miles away. She had not been designed to carry passengers and well past her sailing prime. On board were 162 Welshmen, women and children whose traditions and language were...

Moving, vivid and utterly compelling, The Sinking of the Kenbane Head is Sam McAughtry's tribute to his brother Mart, a merchant seaman who died when his ship, the Kenbane Head, was sunk by the German battleship, Admiral Scheer, in 1940.Author: Sam McAughtryISBN-10: 0856407631ISBN-13: 9780856407635Publisher:...

The Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Program is a cooperative effort by government, private industry, and academia to apply advanced technology to the task of resolving the problems of surface transportation. The objective is to improve travel efficiency and mobility, enhance safety, conserve energy, provide...

If you've been thinking about converting a cargo trailer into a functional camper but don't know where to begin, this guide walks you through the process in a clear, structured, and practical way from start to finish. The entire build is broken down into...

Most preventable incidents do not begin with failure.They begin with tolerance.Long before an event makes the news, leadership decisions quietly reshape risk. Red conditions are reframed as gray. Safety raises concerns without the authority to act. Profitable operations are given more patience. Front-line workers...

The idea that human use of fossil fuels is causing a dangerous rise in world temperatures with consequent severe effects on our climate including rising seas, severe storms, flooding and wildfires, has been promoted vigorously for over 40 years. Rising levels of Carbon Dioxide...

Discover the diverse world of driving professions in 'Driving as a Job and Profession, ' written by Zulfiqar Khan. From the dynamic lives of taxi drivers navigating bustling city streets to the essential responsibilities of ambulance drivers saving lives, this book delves into the...

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics "Pocket Guide to Transportation" is a quick reference guide to significant transportation statistics. All the previous seven sections plus a new Major Trends section are included.Author: Bureau Of Transportation Statistics,U. S. Department of TransportationISBN-10: 1973746085ISBN-13: 9781973746089Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing...

Effective risk management is essential for the success of large projects built and operated by the Department of Energy (DOE), particularly for the one-of-a-kind projects that characterize much of its mission. To enhance DOE's risk management efforts, the department asked the NRC to prepare...

"Going to Dakar was a true challenge. I've had some pretty grand ideas, but doing that racemight be. The. Dumbest. You question everything. You question your existence. You question, 'This is what I do for fun? This is what I choose to do with...

The future of the national school bus transportation system is shifting towards electrification and smart technologies driven by regional goals for sustainability, safety and efficiency. Incorporating these new technologies will take years to fully realize and achieving this goal will be a worthwhile yet...

One hundred years. Four wars. A singular devotion to the sky.Raised on a New York farm during the Great Depression, Charles Cone transformed a childhood dream into a century of service. From the cockpit of Navy training planes in World War II to the...

The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills...

Author: Bob WilliamsISBN-10: 3031988191ISBN-13: 9783031988196Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/22/2026Pages: 235Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.18lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d

The Internet of Vehicles (IoV) is referred to as an efficient and an inevitable convergence of the Internet of Things, intelligent transportation system, edge / fog and cloud computing, and big data. Author: Adnan Mahmood,Michael Sheng,Wei Emma ZhangISBN-10: 1032429488ISBN-13: 9781032429489Publisher: CRC PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2025Pages:...

This research book provides state-of-the-art advances in several areas of energy generation from, and environmental impact of, fuels and biofuels. It also presents novel developments in the areas of biofuels and products from various feedstock materials along with thermal management, emission control and environmental...

This book provides a detailed overview of aspects related to the overall provision chain for biokerosene as part of the global civil aviation business. Starting with a review of the current market situation for aviation fuels and airplanes and their demands, it then presents...

Did you ever wonder how long it's been since you changed your windshield wipers? Or when you last replaced the headlight bulbs? Or how old your "NEW" tires are? My Ride will help you keep up with all those important details. From routine maintenance...

The Supreme Law of Gratitude: The Ultimate Antidote for Grief offers a ground-breaking approach to overcoming loss and grief through the transformative practice of gratitude. Drawing on personal experiences, scientific research, and profound insights, this book explores how embracing the supreme law of gratitude...

Includes full color illustrations. The increased use of underground space for transportation systems and the increasing complexity and constraints of constructing and maintaining above ground transportation infrastructure have prompted the need to develop this technical manual. This FHWA manual is intended to be a...

First published in 2001 as a volume in the NASA "Monograph in Aerospace History" series. This study contains photographs and illustrations.Author: David S. F. Portree,Nasa History DivisionISBN-10: 1780393253ISBN-13: 9781780393254Publisher: www.Militarybookshop.Co.UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2011Pages: 162Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.48lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.44d

Road accidents caused by impaired and distracted driving as well as traffic congestion are on the rise, with the numbers increasing dramatically every day. Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) aim to improve the efficiency and safety of traveling by consolidating vehicle operations, managing vehicle traffic,...

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is an independent federal agency charged with determining the probable cause of transportation accidents, promoting transportation safety, and assisting victims of transportation accidents and their families. We investigate accidents, conduct safety studies, evaluate the effectiveness of other government...

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can help transportation agencies conduct noise analyses, including assessing how highway traffic will affect noise levels and identifying noise migration options. To explore this topic in depth, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center conducted a...

Emerging readers are bound for new places with the carefully crafted language, eye-catching photographs, and interesting details found within this book. It teaches the basics of taking the subway and presents fun facts about some of the most famous subway systems in the world.Author:...

High Horizons: Daredevil Flying Postmen To Modern Magic Carpet, The United Air Lines Story is a book written by Frank J. Taylor that tells the story of United Air Lines, one of the most iconic airlines in the United States. The book starts by...

The Bay of Biscay Pilot is a comprehensive guidebook for sailors and navigators, detailing the West Coast of France and the North Coast of Spain from Ushant to Cape Torinana. Originally published in 1915 by the Hydrographic Office, the book provides detailed information on...