AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMiddle East Shipping Disruption: The US says Iran’s ceasefire collapsed after attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering fresh US strikes on about 90 Iranian targets and raising fears of near-standstill shipping through the world’s key oil lane. Canadian Rail Safety: Transport Canada says it’s monitoring the Repentigny, Quebec derailment from July 5, working with CN and the Transportation Safety Board, and has appointed a Minister’s Observer. Road Safety Push: Boston mourns Louisa Gag, a transportation planner killed by a truck while biking, as advocates renew calls for faster street safety fixes; in Namibia, a transport committee backs a “safe systems” approach to cut road deaths. Truck Driver Licensing: Quebec will require Ontario truck drivers with under 24 months’ experience to pass a practical road test to get a Class 1 licence, after Auditor-General concerns about training. Freight Planning: North Carolina invites public input on its updated Statewide Multimodal Freight Plan, with meetings in Waynesville, Greensboro, and Wilmington. Local Mobility & Work Zones: Summer Streets returns to NYC with expanded pedestrian/cyclist corridors; IDOT schedules Route 53 resurfacing lane closures in Romeoville; Caltrans plans overnight full closures on Highway 190’s Viaduct project July 12–25. Inland Waterway Tech: Corvus Energy won battery storage systems for two Scylla Shipping river cruise vessels, aiming for lower port emissions and better performance in canals.
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