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11:22am Jul 24, 2015

National National Politics & Government

Think America's Roads Are Crumbling? Not Quite

by Danielle Kurtzleben

A common talking point in the Highway Trust Fund fight is that roads are crumbling. So it may surprise you to know that the country's roads and bridges actually have been looking better lately.
7:38pm Jun 16, 2015

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Gov. McCrory Reaches Out For Support On Borrowing $3 Billion

With Republican lawmakers looking elsewhere for money for roads and infrastructure, North Carolina Gov.
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7:35pm May 16, 2015

National National Politics & Government

Red Tape Slows Control System That Could Have Saved Speeding Train

by David Schaper

Investigators say the control network would have prevented this week's crash, and Amtrak vows to have it implemented by the 2016 deadline. But technical and bureaucratic hurdles are holding others up.

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9:18pm May 01, 2015

World News World News National

U.S., Canada Announce New Safety Standards For Oil Trains

by David Schaper

Safety advocates say the regulations — which require a sturdier tank car design and a new brake system, among other changes — don't do enough to protect people who live near railways from derailments.

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8:53pm Feb 10, 2015

National National Economy Politics & Government

Failing Bridges Taking A Toll; Some States Move To Raise Gas Tax

by Joel Rose

With gas prices down, a growing number of states are turning to a gas tax increase. New Jersey looks at following suit to fund much-needed projects, but some drivers aren't eager to pay up.

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10:13am Jan 16, 2015

Economy Economy

Drop In Transportation Revenues Leads North Carolina To Look At Other Options

by Keri Brown

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6:28pm Oct 22, 2014

World News World News

High In The Andes, Bolivia's Gondolas In The Sky Ease Congestion

by John Otis

One of Latin America's poorest countries is building the world's longest urban cable car system. The aim is to transform the lives of commuters who battle chronic traffic problems.

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10:08am Oct 13, 2014

Economy Economy

High Point Considers A "Street Diet" To Grow Commerce

The city of High Point may slim a five-lane road down to three to promote more pedestrian traffic and, hopefully, business growth.

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6:13am Oct 12, 2014

World News World News Health & Safety

A Ride In Monrovia Means Wrestling With Ebola

by John Poole

Getting around Monrovia, Liberia's congested capital, has become more challenging since the Ebola outbreak began. Passengers and drivers tell NPR how they're coping.
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8:51pm Sep 07, 2014

Transportation Transportation

Lewisville Sees Potential For Beautification in Bridge Replacement

A bridge over US 421 in Lewisville will be getting a makeover to create a more appealing entrance to the western Forsyth County town.
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9:43am Nov 27, 2013

Daily News Daily News

Most Road Construction Suspended for Thanksgiving Weekend

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is making it easier for motorists to reach their Thanksgiving designation.
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8:12am Oct 10, 2013

Transportation Transportation

Oh Deer! Motorists Use Caution!

Motorists across North Carolina are being warned to stay alert for deer now that fall has arrived.