Urban Mobility: This week, Transport Expertise read…

Transport Expertise starts a new series of product called “This week, Transport Expertise read…”: a press review of articles selected by Transport Expertise members among their readings, to share with our visitors what we are interested in… Hereafter stands articles about Urban Mobility. We plan to provide a selection for every major topic we are working [...]

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In brief: Facts and figures about Paris Velib' almost two years after the beginning…

Since its implementation in the French capital city on July 15, 2007, it is now time to give a couple facts and figures about the free-access bike system developed by advertising company JCDecaux subsidiary Cyclocity. Velib’ system is available 24/7 in 1451 stations spread in Paris city’s, approximately every 300 meters, providing its users with [...]

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Transport Expertise in Google Local

For your information, Transport Expertise Association now appears in Google Local and thus appears in Google Maps. Share on Facebook

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GAO Month in Review – April 2009

Here are the latest US Government Accountability Office (US GAO) reports about transportation, published in April 2009. Aviation Safety: Potential Strategies to Address Air Ambulance Safety Concerns. GAO-09-627T, April 22, 2009 (17 pages). http://www.gao.gov/docdblite/details.php?rptno=GAO-09-627T Commercial Aviation: Airline Industry Contraction Due to Volatile Fuel Prices and Falling Demand Affects Airports, Passengers, and Federal Government Revenues. GAO-09-393, [...]

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Secretary Ray LaHood Tour of Transportation Projects

Below are three videos of U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood tour of transportation projects, from C-SPAN and broadcasted on YouTube.com. Share on Facebook

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GAO Month in Review – March 2009

Here are the latest US Government Accountability Office (US GAO) reports about transportation, published in March 2009. Coast Guard: Observations on Changes to Management and Oversight of the Deepwater Program. GAO-09-462T, March 24, 2009 (8 pages). http://www.gao.gov/docdblite/details.php?rptno=GAO-09-462T Commuter Rail: Many Factors Influence Liability and Indemnity Provisions, and Options Exist to Facilitate Negotiations. GAO-09-282, February 24, 2009 (66 pages). [...]

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In brief: PRT @ LHR

This year the world’s first Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system will open at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR). The system will comprise some 4 kilometers of track and will link one station in Terminal 5 to 2 remote stations in the Business car park. This simple application may later be expanded to include around 30 kilometers [...]

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Matthieu Desiderio's presentation at the 10th Annual Golden Spike Seminar

Transport Expertise attended the 10th Annual Golden Spike Seminar organized by the Indiana High Speed Rail Association on March 19 and 20 in Merrillville, Indiana. Matthieu Desiderio’s presentation on “Intermodality in Passenger Transportation” and “Private Participation in Public Transportation” is now available online on Transport Expertise website. Shall you have any questions or comments, please [...]

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Nostalgia – Concorde 40th anniversary

At 3.38pm on March 2nd, 1969, Concorde 001 takes off from Toulouse (France). On April 9th, 1969, Concorde 002 leaves the British ground at Filton (UK). Concorde was the first (and only) supersonic civil airliner, an extraordinary aircraft conceived, designed and assembled for the first time jointly by British and French teams. A worldwide famous aerospace Star and a technical success, Concorde was chartered [...]

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In brief: A380 – Rumors and reports

Since Airbus delivered 12 A380 aircraft in 2008 (to Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qantas), the delivery forecast for 2009 and 2010 remains unclear. Air France should be the next carrier on the list, with the first aircraft due for expected delivery in October 2009 and revenue service on the New York JFK route for crew [...]

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