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A new digital platform being piloted in cities around the world is making public transportation more efficient, economical, and accessible, while encouraging low-carbon travel.
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Demonstrating its prowess in the global logistics sector, DP World has successfully coordinated the delivery of four monorail cars from the United Kingdom (UK) that will serve as critical pieces of an advanced public transportation project in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Three Things To Know As Demand for Mobile Workforce Development Solutions Grows in Our Communities Tue, 05/23/2023 - 12:00 Subheader Black Veatch is committed to “doing well by doing good” through workforce development and other community-based programs for the underserved Type of Content Blog Layout Standard Format Body Originally published on Black Veatch Insights Many Americans face employment barriers, including low computer literacy, unreliable transportation, and lack of internet access. S
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Twenty Exelon employees/teams are receiving Volunteer Awards of $5,000 to their chosen nonprofits in recognition of their exemplary service. Altogether Exelon hosted more than 200 volunteer events during April alone, building on the more than 126,000 hours volunteered by employees last year.
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Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire
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CapMetro partners with HOLT Renewables and bp pulse on transition of buses to zero-emission electric vehicles
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AHF’s Food for Health Community Farmers Market food distribution program will host a special free Valentine-themed community event and food giveaway at AHF’s Sincair Hotel in L.A.’s Westlake neighborhood
Free groceries including eggs, milk, bread, freshly picked vegetables, fruit and other food products will be distributed as well as free shopping carts to guests to help ease the burden of transporting food home
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AHF’s Food for Health Community Farmers Market food distribution program will host a special free Valentine-themed community event and food giveaway at AHF’s Sincair Hotel in L.A.’s Westlake neighborhood
Free groceries including eggs, milk, bread, freshly picked vegetables, fruit and other food products will be distributed as well as free shopping carts to guests to help ease the burden of transporting food home
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The Bank furthers its commitment to support underserved communities in the greater Boston area by providing access to safe and affordable housing with another investment in mixed-income housing
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The World Resources Institute (WRI) is helping mega cities accelerate residents’ transition from private cars to high quality, sustainable public transportation solutions.
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Three New Business Models to Achieve Carbon-Reduction Goals Fri, 09/23/2022 - 09:00 Subheader Looking at Cooperative Approaches as a Market-Based Path Toward Net Zero Type of Content Article Layout Featured Media Body Tetra Tech’s Rodrigo Chaparro, senior climate advisor, looks at three Cooperative Approaches as a market-based path toward net zero in advance of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27). This is the second in a three-part series exploring how Article 6 of the Pari
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It’s in the DNA of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) to solve problems, and the reality of food deserts in communities across the nation is one that has its attention. Through Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity (CARE), the company has committed $800,000 in transformational grant funding to develop and launch mobile grocery markets. With these markets, CARE is taking action to combat the impact of food deserts in Indianapolis, Indiana; Jamestown, New York, Charleston, South Carolina; Nashville, Tennesse
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Fund brings sustainable, mixed-use developments to New England communities
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AEG Presents’ partner The Bowery Presents collaborated with Planet Reimagined to create a social media video highlighting the eco benefits and ease of using public transportation when attending concerts at Forest Hills Stadium in Forest Hills, NY.
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While the public transportation sector has invested heavily in rigorous cleaning protocols, there is now an increased focus on reducing the concentration of viruses and other harmful pollutants in the air.
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Environment Analyst caught up with from Tom Lewis, climate, resilience sustainability executive lead at WSP USA, ahead of his contribution to our global summit in August. SOURCE: WSP DESCRIPTION:Tom Lewis will be a key participant in a panel discussion on embedding ESG into infrastructure development and project delivery at the Global Business Summit (23-24 August, Denver). Here he offers a preview of his insights. EA: ESG considerations are forcing change in every business sector. What particula
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The company announced new investments in Nashville from the Amazon Housing Equity Fund to help build and renovate more than 130 local homes, including a mixed-income development, and fund supportive and substance abuse recovery services
Over the past two years, Amazon has committed more than $94 million to affordable housing projects in Nashville—including affordable housing development near high-traffic transit sites, and an accelerator program to increase the number of real estate developers of color who focus on affordable housing
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New Jersey, Texas, and Virginia schools awarded $100,000 each in technology in 12th annual $2 million STEM competition
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Application Deadline is March 31, 2022
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Esker today announced that it has received two awards for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitments.
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The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) awarded Platinum-level recognition through its Sustainability Commitment program to WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy.
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SOURCE: Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways your business can go green, saving energy and money? Here are six ways you can reduce waste and energy use, limit health and safety risks and attract environmentally conscious consumers and employees. 1. Use energy more efficiently. Start simple. Turn off lights and equipment when they’re not being used. Next, hire a qualified professional to perform an energy audit of your business to target the most effective energy-s
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A survey by GHD found that only 42% of Americans and 47% of Canadians believe governments are meeting responsibilities to achieve net zero by 2050.
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Brings to the firm more than 20 years of experience working with large transportation agencies, leading key transit, rail, highway and aviation projects across the U.S. SOURCE: WSP DESCRIPTION:JACKSONVILLE, Fla., February 23, 2021, /3BL Media/ — Jannet Walker-Ford, a leader with more than two decades of experience in mobility and transportation systems, has been named the national transit and rail leader for WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. In her new role as
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CIM Group sells two 26-story apt towers, 490 units, in Lower East Side’s Two Bridges community, to Related Fund Management.
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Matthew McConaughey, Eva Longoria, George Strait and more urge Texans to clean up their act
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Climate Pledge Arena will serve as a long-lasting and regular reminder of the urgent need for climate action to achieve net zero carbon by 2040
Site expected to be the first net zero carbon certified arena in the world, developed in partnership with Amazon, Oak View Group, and NHL Seattle
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Funds Will Assist Underserved Populations and Rural Communities Across the State
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Findings show bipartisan agreement on level of concern, caution around what activities will return once restrictions lift, and growing divides on support for state and local restrictions
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Partnerships with community organizations will focus on immediate and long-term relief to help those disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis
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Bank of America Community Development Banking (CDB) provided a record $4.88 billion in loans, tax credit equity investments, and other real estate development solutions, surpassing last year’s record of $4.7 billion. CDB delivers innovative financing solutions to help create affordable housing for individuals, families, seniors, students, veterans, the formerly homeless, and those with special needs. These efforts are part of the company’s commitment to deploying capital to address global issues
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Invites consumers and companies to join in to plant 100 million trees in five years
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Jannet Walker Ford recognized for business leadership and contributions to the transportation industry
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Experts provide tips on paying down debt, saving for retirement and
staying current on car payments
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AICPA’s 360
Degrees of Financial Literacy Website provides tools and resources
to empower Americans to make better financial decisions
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Bus riders in Porterville, a city about 60 miles north of Bakersfield, will soon have one more reason to feel good about using public transportation: clean, smog-free electric buses. And thanks to a new pilot program being launched by Southern California Edison, Porterville Transit will receive financial assistance for bus charging stations, including free installation of electrical infrastructure, to support 10 new zero-emission buses the transit agency is adding to its fleet. The new battery el
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Budget Blinds, Tailored Living and Concrete Craft expand HFC’s
commitment to caring and giving back
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$12.2 million development will offer 60 new homes with on-site
supportive services for military veterans and working families
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UnitedHealthcare is the largest investor, providing $6.3 million in
equity as part of an initiative to connect people in need to housing
and support services to help them live healthier lives
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As business leaders and heads of state congregate at Davos for the 2018 World Economic Forum to explore solutions to the world’s biggest challenges, they will come across an innovative new way to get around town—public bus transportation. \r\rThe TOSA bus, developed by ABB, a Swiss technology company, isn’t just any bus; it’s an electric bus that can recharge its batteries in as little as 20 seconds by linking up to overhead flash-charging points as it makes stops along its route.\r\rThe TOSA bus
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AHP Grant from Century Bank and FHLB Dallas Provided Gap Funding
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The mobility sector is currently undergoing rapid change, as the trend is moving toward “on demand”-mobility. City dwellers, in particular, tend to use a growing range of mobility services that extend from traditional services such as local public transportation to car sharing, ride sharing, and ride hailing services like mytaxi.
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With a population of over 21 million people (and growing), more people than ever rely on cars to move around Mexico City. Due to limited public transportation and jobs spread throughout the city, Mexico’s capital is now the most congested city in the world according to Tom Tom’s 2016 Traffic Index. This congestion is causing great havoc in the city.
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SCE is transforming the energy sector with bold ideas to accelerate vehicle electrification. Our Charge Ready pilot program is installing EV charging stations in parking lots where passenger vehicles are parked for extended periods of time. Now we want to do the same for public transportation, medium-and heavy-duty trucks and industrial vehicles.