To improve safety, efficiency, and operational effectiveness, standardized apron and ramp markings at airports are needed across the United States. Additionally, as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) continue to advance and find diverse applications, airports must stay informed about infrastructure requirements and prepare for the future of aviation. This webinar will explore the landscape of apron and ramp markings at U.S. airports, highlighting the unique practices developed in collaboration with stakeholders to meet operational needs.
Transportation impacts the health and well-being of individuals and communities by providing access to work, healthcare, shopping, and other services or opportunities. Transportation mode choice can affect human health and environmental sustainability. For example, biking or walking to a transit stop increases physical activity and reduces emissions. This webinar will discuss evidence concerning the effects of bus transit on human and environmental health, efforts to increase bus transit access, and approaches to increasing transit equity.
Transit agencies are looking for ways to provide expanded mobility options to their ADA paratransit customers while reducing the overall cost. Alternative services accomplish both objectives. Alternative services are on-demand services provided by transit agencies as an alternative option. This webinar will include successful examples of alternative services.
Social, economic, and geopolitical events have contributed to the demand shocks and severe operational and financial consequences for supply chain and freight industries in the United States. Companies are still facing the impacts of unprecedented demand, inventory, and material supply issues. These events highlight the significant need for resilience in supply chain management, continued monitoring for potential disruption factors, and plans to ensure business continuity. This webinar will share knowledge and best practices in supply chain resilience and business continuity planning in a disruptive environment.
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