TRANSPORTATION SAFETY

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Denver's Transportation: A Vision Lost?

Denver's transportation progress is at a standstill. The city's leaders are not prioritizing safety. This is clear from recent decisions. For example, a planned safety project in West Wash Park was canceled. Wealthy residents complained. The city spent $100, 000 to change the design. This happened w

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Sep 11 2025POLITICS

A Pilot Takes Flight to a New Role in Aviation Safety

The White House has put forward a new name for a key role in aviation safety. John DeLeeuw, a seasoned pilot and safety expert from American Airlines, is set to join the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). He's taking over a spot left empty after the recent dismissal of a previous appointee

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Mar 22 2025SCIENCE

Bridges in Danger: Why Some U. S. Bridges Need Urgent Checks

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is a tragic reminder that some bridges in the U. S. might be at a higher risk of collapsing than we think. This bridge, which fell apart after a cargo ship hit it, was found to be 30 times more likely to collapse than it should have been. This shocking fact

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Mar 21 2025SCIENCE

Bridges Under the Microscope: Time for a Safety Check

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was not given a risk assessment before it crumbled after a ship hit it. This was revealed by the National Transportation Safety Board. They said that if Maryland had done this check, they would have seen the bridge was in danger of falling apart if a big shi

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Sep 15 2024NEWS

Egypt's Aging Railway System: A Recipe for Disaster?

The recent train collision in Egypt's Zagazig city has left at least three people dead and 49 injured. This devastating incident highlights the country's long-standing issue with its aging railway system. With over 2,000 train accidents reported in the past 20 years, it's clear that something needs

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