Tag: Transport

Canada – Minister of Transport introduces new funding programs to support Canada’s airports

The global COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the air sector in Canada. May 11, 2021                       Ottawa                   Transport Canada The global COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the air sector in Canada. Airports have been significantly affected, experiencing major decreases in traffic over the past 15 months. Despite these consequences, airports have played a crucial role since the start of the pandemic by continuing to provide essential air services, including traveling to medical appointments, air ambulance services, community resupply, getting goods to market, search and rescue operations, and forest fire response. Today, the ... Read more

Canada – Minister of Transport proposes noise requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles to protect vulnerable road users

Protecting vulnerable road users is a priority for the Government of Canada, and silence can sometimes pose a safety risk when it comes to hybrid and electrical vehicles. That is why we are taking steps to increase the safety of all road users. April 23, 2021      Ottawa, ON       Transport Canada Protecting vulnerable road users is a priority for the Government of Canada, and silence can sometimes pose a safety risk when it comes to hybrid and electrical vehicles. That is why we are taking steps to increase the safety of all road users. Today, the Minister ... Read more

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways accords approval to upgradation, reconstruction and rehabilitation of several projects, across the country

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has accorded approval to upgradation, rehabilitation and reconstruction ofa number of projects, across the country. The approved projects for different regions and states are as listed below— Maharashtra: – Rehabilitation and upgradation of Jalgaon-Bhadraon-Chalisgaon-Nandgaon-Manmad Road on NH 753 J to two lane/four lane has been approved with a budget 252 Crore. Upgradation of section of Guhaar-Chiplun Road on NH 166 E has been approved with a budget of Rs.171 Crore has been approved. Upgradation of NH 353C from 262 km to 321 km and construction of 16 minor and major bridges in Gadchiroli district ... Read more