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  • Quake updates: 5.3 quake in Hawke's Bay Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 11:55PM3news.co.nz continues our coverage of the Canterbury earthquake.
  • Moving day: How to protect your company during a relocation Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:28PMIn its 16 years of business, DataServ Solutions has relocated five times. That makes David Berndt, CIO at the document-digitization and process-automation company in St. Louis, Mo., something of an expert on the topic of securing corporate moves. "By now, we've got a good process," he says. In the most recent move this past February, nothing was lost or damaged. "We shut down the office at about ...
  • Natural Gas Pipeline Coming to West Side? Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:46PMThe West Side has yet another gas problem — in addition to the potential danger from hydrofracture gas drilling in the New York City watershed.
  • Residents angry over rail change Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:16PMFootscray residents who were told their houses were in the way of a regional railway line may not all lose their homes.
  • State Pulse: MP: BRTS - is Bhopal getting into a mess? Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:02AMBhopal looks somewhat like New Delhi these days with roads dug up and wet earth lying along their sides. The main arteries are being worked on their flanks for widening them, in the process, denuding the roadsides of their green canopy.
  • Fixing our roads, building a better future Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 9:28AMObamas jobs bill makes too much sense to pass. by Steve Hammer On Labor Day, President Obama proposed a new transportation bill that would revitalize our nation's highways and rail systems, creating thousands of jobs and taking an important step forward into rebuilding America's infrastructure, which has been suffering from neglect for nearly a generation. Of course, since it's an Obama proposal ...
  • Polegate speed limit plan gets go-ahead Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:20AMA PLAN to reduce the speed limit on a stretch of road in Polegate is set to go ahead, despite objections from the local town council. (03/09/2010 10:05:11)
  • Looking for a central location Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:39PMA private ambulance service has applied to the Town of Oswego Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for a zoning variance to operate an ambulance substation in the Racemaster Engineering building on the corner of Byer Road and county Route 7.
  • Finland eyes world's first 'green highway' Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:37AMThe Nordic country is planning to build a carbon-neutral highway, placing filling stations for electric and biofuel-powered cars, smart lighting systems and clean energy production facilities along the route.
  • Muskegon County road work schedule for the week of Sept. 6, 2010 Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:51PMRoad work project schedules may be altered by weather.
  • Traffic jam eased on Beijing-Tibet highway Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:26PMThe monster traffic jam on the Beijing-Tibet highway was greatly eased on Sunday after a number of emergency measures were introduced and cross-regional coordination enhanced by the Ministry of Public Security.
  • Measures put traffic jam on the road to clearance Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:26PMTraffic is brought back to normal on Sunday in the Inner Mongolia section of the Beijing-Tibet highway after more than 10 days of congestion. [Liu Kai / For China Daily]
  • Put off non-essential travel to Chch Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:23PMPeople who are planning on visiting Christchurch in the coming week are being advised to put off their travel plans unless it is essential they visit the area.
  • Landowner proposes major residential expansion of Huntingdon Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:34AMPLANS for a major residential expansion on the outskirts of Huntingdon are moving forward – but not with the expected developer.
  • Dunboyne railway line reopens Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:32AMOne of three new rail stations on the reopened Dunboyne railway line is to remain closed until a road is built linking it to the nearest town.
  • Renewed Interest In Pace ‘J-Line’ Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:18AMA proposed Pace “J-Line” express bus that would run from Schaumburg and O’Hare Airport’s planned western access transport hub to Naperville would pass through Elk Grove Village and is receiving new interest because of the Elgin-O’Hare West Bypass Expressway.
  • More Americans expected to travel over Labor Day weekend (The Starting Point) Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:37AMThe Starting Point - The Starting Point is a preview of the stories we expect to cover today and a snapshot of the news that occurred overnight.
  • Researchers launch high-tech transit study in Bay Area commute hot-spot Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:55PMIn a new pilot project, UC Berkeley transportation experts are looking at whether commuters will use transit more often if they have accessible, current, and complete transit, parking, and traffic information before they start their journeys. The field test takes place along the US 101 corridor between San Jose and San Francisco.
  • Community Calendar – 8/25 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:20PMActon Fair, Thursday, Aug. 26-Sunday, Aug. 29, Acton Fairgrounds, Route 109. Gates open at 7 a.m. and close at midnight every night. Exhibition Buildings open at 9 a.m.-10 pm Thursday to Saturday, Sunday 9 a.m.-5 pm.
  • Drivers fuming at Shinfield Road traffic lights Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:02AMMotorists have reacted angrily to the introduction of two new sets of traffic lights on a main route into town.
  • HP Updates Mini Notebooks with New Colors, Stylish Designs Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:15PMPALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today enhanced its award-winning portfolio of mini notebook PCs with new products that span consumer, business and education markets. With thin, striking designs, the new models are engineered to provide an unsurpassed customer experience: The redesigned HP Mini 210, an affordable companion PC, gives consumers all-day computing, optional high ...
  • HP Updates Mini Notebooks with New Colors, Stylish Designs Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:14PMHP (NYSE:HPQ) today enhanced its award-winning portfolio ...
  • HP Updates Mini Notebooks with New Colors, Stylish Designs Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:01PMPALO ALTO, Calif.----HP today enhanced its award-winning portfolio of mini notebook PCs with new products that span consumer, business and education markets.
  • Fraser Street intersection construction contract Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:52PMThe NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) this week awarded the contract to build extra lanes at the Fraser Street, 15th Avenue intersection, add two new pedestrian crossings on 15th Avenue and improve cycling and walking routes on State Highway 2A to Downer NZ Ltd.
  • Dream wheels all set to roll out Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:53PMBhubaneswar, Aug. 31: The long wait for city buses will end as Bhubaneswar and Puri will have public transport services within a month. The authorities have decided to run 100 buses in the capital and 25 buses in Puri.
  • Private toll roads not the answer - M6 motorway report Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:23PMPrivate toll roads are not a cost-effective answer to traffic problems, the government has been warned. A report by the Campaign for Better Transport said the UK's only private motorway toll, the M6 Toll, had not significantly cut congestion.
  • Putin Backs Halt to Forest Roadworks Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:49PMMOSCOW — In a rare reversal, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has backed down on his opposition to halting the construction of an $8 billion highway through a centuries-old oak forest north of Moscow — even as loggers said they already cut down almost half of the trees in question.
  • Hundreds of thousands gather for Notting Hill Carnival as the sun shines on the last day of the Bank Holiday weekend Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:34AMDancers paraded along the three-and-a-half mile route accompanied by floats and music from more than 40 independent sound systems.
  • Voters shunted on rail project Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:19AMState government tries to limit options for residents to have their say about new railway line in the western suburbs.
  • Road plan threatens gallery Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:19AMA freeway linking the Eastern Freeway with the Metropolitan Ring Road in Greensborough will be next to the grounds of the Heide Museum of Modern Art in Bulleen.
  • Capital idea imagines new way forward Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:45PMLondon Underground’s iconic diagram has inspired an integrated map of Dublin transport routes, writes FRANK McDONALD,Environment Editor
  • Putin Backs Halt to Khimki Roadwork Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:25PMIn a rare reversal, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has backed down on his opposition to halting the construction of an $8 billion highway through a centuries-old oak forest north of Moscow — even as loggers said they already cut down almost half of the trees in question.
  • Notting Hill Carnival 2010: Thousands descend on capital for weekend of partying Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:20PMDancers wearing vibrant costumes paraded along the packed three-and-a-half-mile route in west London from 9am today to the sounds of traditional steel drums.
  • Thousands set to join Notting Hill Carnival Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:24AMHundreds of thousands of revellers will descend on the capital over the next two days for Europe's biggest street festival - the Notting Hill Carnival.
  • Volunteer opportunities in Morris County NJ Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:19AM• Dog walkers are needed at the Jefferson Township Animal Pound, 1033 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong. Must be 18 or over. If interested, call Rosemarie 973-229-3735.
  • Have Bike, Will Travel Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:29AMItâs been a year since I biked more than 5km. So biking for 12km is already quite a feat for someone who has been a slacker for sometime. I did it a few weeks ago when I spent a holiday in The Neth .....
  • Have Bike, Will Travel Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:21AMIt’s been a year since I biked more than 5km. So biking for 12km is already quite a feat for someone who has been a slacker for sometime. I did it a few weeks ago when I spent a holiday in The Netherlands, a country that has at least one bike per inhabitant.
  • Limited access through SH35 Maraenui Hill Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:29AMThe NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is working hard to provide vechile access through the Maraenui Hill slip area on State Highway 35, approximately 32km east of Opotiki.
  • SP Council Hears About Big Development Plans Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:34PMBY HANNAH SHARPE
  • Natural Gas Pipeline Coming to West Side? Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:31PMThe West Side has yet another gas problem — in addition to the potential danger from hydrofracture gas drilling in the New York City watershed.
  • BACK TO SCHOOL: First lesson: Teach kids to get there safely Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:23PMThe end of summer means it’s time for children to head back to school. Whether they travel on foot, by bicycle, by bus or by car, it’s important to teach your child how to get to school safely.
  • More gas worries with Jersey pipeline headed to Gansevoort Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:46PMWest Villagers have yet another gas problem in addition to the potential danger from hydrofracture gas drilling in the New York City watershed.
  • SH35 Maraenui Hill to remain closed Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:23AMThe NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) advises that State Highway 35 will remain closed at Maraenui Hill, approximately 32km east of Opotiki, until further notice.
  • DoT to expand bus services in Al Ain; daily trips to increase from 750 to 930 by end of 2010 Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 3:43AMAbu Dhabi, August 22, 2010: The Bus Office of Department of Transport (DoT) Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi has announced a major expansion in the bus services within Al Ain. As part of these enhanced services, the daily trips within Al Ain will increase from the existing 750 to 930 by the end of 2010, with 6 million passengers used the services since august 2009 in Al Ain.
  • DoT to expand bus services in Al Ain; daily trips to increase from 750 to 930 by end of 2010 Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 3:28AMAbu Dhabi, August 22, 2010: The Bus Office of Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi has announced a major expansion in the bus services within Al Ain. As part of these enhanced services, the daily trips within Al Ain will increase from the existing 750 to 930 by the end of 2010, with 6 million passengers used the services since august 2009 in Al Ain.
  • Ahmedabad rapid bus system catches fancy of several countries Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 1:38PMMalaysia, Indonesia, Tanzania among others study the city’s bus rapid transport system.
  • Road builders and Irish Rail disputes to cost €100m Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:12PMTHE STATE is facing further claims estimated in excess of €100 million as a result of disputes between road builders and Iarnród Éireann.
  • 165 Westerly School bus stops cut to save money Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:12AM165 bus stops cut to save money The plan abolishes five high school buses and five middle school buses; elementary school buses are unaffected. By EMILY DUPUIS / Sun Staff Writer
  • Buckland Park development unsustainable: Institute Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:15PMThe Planning Institute of Australia says plans for a new housing development on the Adelaide Plains north of the city are unsustainable.
  • Fears over plans for docks depot Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:07AMPORT owners and businesses are objecting to a planned council rubbish and recycling park at Southampton docks.