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Adiposity and dietary indicators in premenopausal and postmenopausal women attending a breast cancer screening service in Peru
Background: Breast cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Peru and worldwide. In addition to screening and early detection, lifestyle-related factors such as adiposity and dietary behaviours are relevant in cancer prevention. However, data describing these indicators in Latin American women attending screening services remain limited.
D.C.’s traffic deaths: How a worsening trend traumatizes residents, victims Original
Forty-seven people have died in traffic crashes in the nation’s capital this year, the deadliest since 2007, with a toll that has fallen disproportionately on the eastern side of the city. Residents, advocates and health-care workers say they are worried about a rise in crashes that has taken lives, traumatized communities and left many with lifelong physical and emotional wounds.
Reckless drivers in spotlight as D.C. hits 16-year high on traffic deaths Original
Comment Save The number of traffic fatalities in the nation’s capital has risen to a 16-year high this year, with incidents of reckless driving and speeding igniting a wave of road safety legislation after earlier attempts to stem the carnage had little effect. With just days left in the year, D.C. has recorded at least 49 traffic fatalities — 17 more than at the same time last year and the most in a single year since 2007, according to D.C. crash data.
Las Vegas-S. California high-speed rail gets $3 billion federal grant
Brightline, the only private intercity passenger railroad in the country, is getting a $3 billion federal grant to help build a $12 billion high-speed railway between Las Vegas and Southern California - an almost unheard of infusion of federal money for a private project that would help to put trains traveling at 186 mph on U.S. tracks by 2028.
Las Vegas-S. California high-speed rail gets $3 billion federal grant
Brightline, the only private intercity passenger railroad in the country, is getting a $3 billion federal grant to help build a $12 billion high-speed railway between Las Vegas and Southern California — an almost unheard of infusion of federal money for a private project that would help to put trains traveling at 186 mph on U.S. tracks by 2028.
D.C. weighs banning cars in three corridors to create pedestrian zones
Comment Save The District is considering banning cars in some corridors as New York and some other cities around the world have done to encourage more walking, biking and transit usage. A D.C. Council proposal would establish three pedestrian corridors starting in 2026, closing roads to cars for at least some hours each week while establishing a $2.5 million fund to support the effort.
D.C. doubled its number of traffic cameras this fall. 140 more are coming.
The District has doubled its number of traffic cameras this fall, and officials say plans include adding another 140 devices before the end of March as part of a large-scale modernization and expansion of the city’s automated traffic enforcement program. The additional enforcement is the city’s response to a rise in dangerous road behavior that, in recent years, has led to more deaths and serious injuries in the nation’s capital.
D.C., Your Next UberX Driver Might Show up in a Taxicab
The next time you call for an UberX, don’t be surprised if the driver arrives in a taxicab. Uber announced a partnership Friday that would make D.C. cab rides more widely available on its app as the company expands a collaboration with its onetime foe. The effort comes as Uber is recovering from a nationwide driver shortage that, in recent years, has led to longer waits, higher fares and major rider frustrations.
D.C., your next UberX driver might show up in a taxicab
The next time you call for an UberX, don't be surprised if the driver arrives in a taxicab. Uber announced a partnership Friday that would make D.C. cab rides more widely available on its app as the company expands a collaboration with its onetime foe. The effort comes as Uber is recovering from a nationwide driver shortage that, in recent years, has led to longer waits, higher fares and major rider frustrations.
D.C., your next UberX driver might show up in a taxicab
Comment Save The next time you call for an UberX, don’t be surprised if the driver arrives in a taxicab. Uber announced a partnership Friday that would make D.C. cab rides more widely available on its app as the company expands a collaboration with its onetime foe. The effort comes as Uber is recovering from a nationwide driver shortage that, in recent years, hasled to longer waits, higher fares and major rider frustrations.
How a government shutdown could affect Thanksgiving travel
After avoiding a government shutdown in late September, legislators are again racing to pass a deal before a 45-day "continuing resolution" expires Saturday. A lapse in federal funding could complicate travel logistics heading into a holiday week when about 4.7 million Americans are expected to fly for Thanksgiving. Officials at the Transportation Security Administration are anticipating a record number of fliers at airports.
How a government shutdown could affect air travel, Thanksgiving flights
After avoiding a government shutdown in late September, legislators to pass a deal before a 45-day “continuing resolution” expires Saturday. A lapse in federal funding could complicate travel logistics heading into a holiday week when about 4.7 million Americans are expected to fly for Thanksgiving. Officials at the Transportation Security Administration are anticipating a record number of fliers at airports.
D.C. revises plan to issue $200 tickets to drivers blocking bus lanes
Comment Save D.C. is stepping back from a plan to issue $200 tickets to drivers who block the city’s bus lanes, citing concerns that the fine is too high. Enforcement is now expected to kick in early next year — but will start this month for drivers who block bus stops. The District Department of Transportation is proposing to cut the fine for blocking bus lanes in half, and seeking to start enforcement in January.
When 395 Express Lanes close, a driverless truck is taking over the road
Comment Save At noon on a recent day, Virginia Tech researchers drove a 2022 Ford hybrid F-150 to a northern section of the 395 Express Lanes and put the truck’s automation mode to the test. Equipped with sensors, cameras and a touch screen display on the passenger window, the truck traveled at highway speeds through a series of driving scenarios: evading debris, changing lanes out of the path of emergency vehicles and pulling over during a simulated stop by a state trooper.
Virginia Railway Express plans to launch Saturday service next year
Comment Save Virginia Railway Express is on track to launch Saturday service next year, marking the first major expansion in the system’s 31-year history. The Northern Virginia commuter rail system is also proposing a 5 percent fare increase to keep up with rising costs. The fare hike and weekend service are included in the agency’s proposed fiscal 2025 budget, which begins July 1, 2024. It would be the system’s first fare increase in five years.
Israeli forces still pursuing militants in southern Israel Original
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Washington region mourns, calls for peace after attacks on Israel
Sam Lilek returned from Tel Aviv a few days ago to vacation with his parents in the Maryland suburbs. By Saturday, he was grieving as he saw the images of explosions and bloody bodies in Israel, where he has been studying for the past two years. “I’m obviously distraught. People are scared and angry,” said Lilek, 31, a student at Tel Aviv University. He attended a somber vigil Sunday at Temple Sinai in Northwest Washington to honor those killed in the attack by Hamas.
Virginia weighs 11 more miles of tolled Beltway lanes into Maryland
A proposal to widen an 11-mile stretch of the Capital Beltway in Virginia has entered a new phase with the release of nine possible construction alternatives. Topping the list is an extension of toll lanes into Maryland. Virginia transportation officials unveiled concepts that include congestion pricing along new 495 Express Lanes, dedicated bus lanes and technological enhancements to combat traffic snarls from the Springfield interchange to east of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge.
Acela trains to face more delays and cost overruns, Amtrak audit says
Amtrak's new Acela fleet, which was expected to enter service 2 1/2 years ago, might face more delays, according to an audit released Tuesday that cites extensive complications in the federal approval process and rising costs associated with years of setbacks. The 28 Avelia Liberty high-speed trains, which will replace Amtrak's existing Acela fleet, are part of a $2.5 billion investment supporting upgrades to passenger service through the nation's busiest rail stations from Washington to Boston.
Acela trains to face more delays and cost overruns, Amtrak audit says
Amtrak’s new Acela fleet, which was expected to enter service 2½ years ago, might face more delays, according to an audit released Wednesday that cites extensive complications in the federal approval process and rising costs associated with years of setbacks. The 28 Avelia Liberty high-speed trains, which will replace Amtrak’s existing Acela fleet, are part of a $2.5 billion investment supporting upgrades to passenger service through the nation’s busiest rail stations from Washington to Boston.
D.C. delays issuing $200 tickets to drivers blocking bus lanes
Comment Save Drivers who park or idle in red-painted bus lanes in downtown D.C. and other parts of the city are in luck. The District isn’t ready to issue fines to those who block the transit lanes. The District and Metro began using cameras on 140 buses in July to issue warnings to motorists who drive, idle or park in bus-only lanes throughout the city. The plan includedissuing fines this month of as much as $200.
How a government shutdown may affect TSA, passports, travel plans
With House Republicans still at odds over government spending, a shutdown could be days away. The fiscal year ends Saturday, and if lawmakers don’t agree on a budget before then, some federal employees will work without pay, some facilities will close and programs such as food stamps will go unfunded. In the world of travel, the workers who keep airports running would be deemed essential, but passport operations and national parks could be affected.
With grant, Amtrak plans Gulf Coast route’s return, 18 years after Katrina
Passenger trains along the Gulf Coast are inching closer to reality as Amtraksecured critical funding Monday for improvements needed to restore service nearly two decades after Hurricane Katrina flooded the region’s rail infrastructure. The Transportation Department awarded Amtrak a $178.4 million grant for track and signal work, crossing upgrades and station improvements that are required to start taking people between New Orleans and Mobile, Ala., as early as next year.
Brightline opens $6 billion line to Orlando, expands U.S. rail market
Rail company Brightline began operating trains Friday from Miami to Orlando, using the fastest American trains outside the Northeast Corridor to become the first privately owned passenger operator to connect two major U.S. metropolitan areas in decades. The debut of the 235-mile, 3.5-hour ride completes a $6 billion private investment in Florida.
Brightline opens $6 billion line to Orlando, expands U.S. rail market
"A big day for Florida," Brightline chief executive Michael Reininger said at the Miami station before boarding the debut train to Orlando International Airport after 7 a.m. "It's a moment that marks the beginning of a new industry and a blueprint for expanding rail in America." The line ushered in new train service to a large swath of the state, promising modern amenities and faster trip times than those available through Amtrak, the nation's passenger railroad.
Railway opens $6B line to Orlando, expands U.S. rail market
A Brightline train arrives at the Aventura Train Station on June 6 in Aventura, Fla. An extension to Orlando opened Friday. Photo: Thomas Simonetti/The Washington Post
Brightline opens $6 billion line to Orlando, expands U.S. rail market
Rail company Brightline began operating trains Friday from Miami to Orlando, using the fastest American trains outside the Northeast Corridor to become the first privately-owned passenger operator to connect two major U.S. metropolitan areas in decades. The debut of the 235-mile, 3.5-hour ride completes a $6 billion private investment in Florida.
The D.C. commute: New habits are making trips to work, home miserable Original
Data shows the disproportionate return of cars at the expense of transit has shaken a balance between road and rail networks in the D.C. region September 22, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT The outer loop of the Beltway during a recent afternoon rush in Silver Spring. August’s traffic patterns are nearly identical to those before the pandemic started. (Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post) Beverly Taylor can’t figure out why her commute has become more congested.
New habits are making more commutes miserable
1 hour ago The House's leading progressive political arm is throwing its weight behind a candidate who signed onto a "Black New Deal" that contained radical demands such as reparations, eliminating school officers and stopping criminal enforcement during the pandemic, Fox News Digital has found. The …
D.C. approves e-bike vouchers plan to get people out of their cars
The District this week approved rebates for purchasing e-bikes, becoming the latest U.S. city to embrace the method to help get more people out of cars and onto bicycles while advancing goals to cut pollution and congestion. The D.C. Council unanimously approved legislation to create financial incentives for hopeful e-bike buyers, mainly for lower-income residents, with vouchers ranging from $75 for bike locks to $2,000 for an e-bike. The bill is headed to Mayor Muriel E.
D.C. approves e-bike vouchers plan to get people out of their cars
The District this week approved rebates for purchasing e-bikes, becoming the latest U.S. city to embrace the method to help get more people out of cars and onto bicycles while advancing goals to cut pollution and congestion. The D.C. Council unanimously approved legislation to create financial incentives for hopeful e-bike buyers, mainly for lower-income residents, with vouchers ranging from $75 for bike locks to $2,000 for an e-bike. The bill is headed to Mayor Muriel E.
Here’s who controls D.C.’s Union Station and why that could change
An eminent domain case moving through U.S. District Court has put a spotlight on the ownership and management of Union Station — a critical gateway to the nation’s capital. Amtrak is seeking possession of the station’s leasing rights — now controlled by a private company — to advance long-planned improvements. The case highlights the complexities of a station governance structure in place since the 1980s, which includes federal, nonprofit and private entities.
Who controls D.C.’s Union Station? Eminent domain case could settle feud Original
An eminent domain case moving through U.S. District Court has put a spotlight on the ownership and management of Union Station — a critical gateway to the nation’s capital. Amtrak is seeking possession of the station’s leasing rights — now controlled by a private company — to advance long-planned improvements. The case highlights the complexities of a station governance structure in place since the 1980s, which includes federal, nonprofit and private entities.
Amtrak makes case in court for takeover of Union Station
Amtrak presented its case Monday for seizing control of D.C.'s Union Station, arguing before a U.S. District Court judge that an immediate takeover of the station's leasing rights - now controlled by a private company - is necessary to modernize the nation's second-busiest intercity train hub. Judge Amit P. Mehta on Monday heard arguments from both sides, noting growing tension in recent months between Amtrak and Union Station Investco (USI) amid efforts to reach a settlement.
Amtrak makes case in court for takeover of Union Station
Amtrak presented its case Monday for seizing control of D.C.'s Union Station, arguing before a U.S. District Court judge that an immediate takeover of the station's leasing rights - now controlled by a private company - is necessary to modernize the nation's second-busiest intercity train hub. The hearing marked a turning point in Amtrak's attempt to take the reins of the station's operations and management to pursue multibillion-dollar investments.
Amtrak makes case in court for takeover of Union Station Original
Amtrak presented its case Monday for seizing control of D.C.'s Union Station, arguing before a U.S. District Court judge that an immediate takeover of the station’s leasing rights — now controlled by a private company — is necessary to modernize the nation’s second-busiest intercity train hub. The hearing marked a turning point in Amtrak’s attempt to take the reigns of the station’s operations and management to pursue multibillion-dollar investments.
Faster trains to begin carrying passengers as Amtrak's monopoly falls
ORLANDO — Amtrak’s decades-old monopoly on intercity passenger rail travel will fall in the coming weeks when Florida becomes home to the fastest American trains outside the Northeast Corridor. Brightline, the only private passenger railroad in the country, is slated to open its newest station here later this year, providing a train connection between Orlando International Airport and South Florida in three hours.
Public restrooms are hard to find in America. That’s a problem.
Illustrations by Elizabeth von Oehsen. When you live with a debilitating bowel condition, you must cope with chronic pain and bouts of diarrhea among a plethora of physical symptoms. Then there’s the emotional afflictions, chief among them iswhat I call toilet anxiety. I’ve had it since I was diagnosed with severe ulcerative colitis a few years ago. Whenever I go to a new place, I must know right away where the nearest restroom is.
Public restrooms are hard to find in America. That’s a problem.
Illustrations by Elizabeth von Oehsen. When you live with a debilitating bowel condition, you must cope with chronic pain and bouts of diarrhea among a plethora of physical symptoms. Then there’s the emotional afflictions, chief among them is what I call toilet anxiety. I’ve had it since I was diagnosed with severe ulcerative colitis a few years ago. Whenever I go to a new place, I must know right away where the nearest restroom is.
Faster regional passenger trains to begin carrying passengers
ORLANDO — Amtrak’s decades-old monopoly on intercity passenger rail travel will fall in the coming weeks when Florida becomes home to the fastest American trains outside the Northeast Corridor. Brightline, the only private passenger railroad in the country, is slated to open its newest station here later this year, providing a train connection between Orlando International Airport and South Florida in three hours.
Virginia Passenger Rail Sets Ridership Records, Seeks More Wins
More people are riding trains to get around Virginia than ever before, according to state rail officials. The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) announced that 1,256,123 riders used Virginia passenger rail service during the state’s fiscal year 2023, easily surpassing the previous record of 894,065 set in 2015. The month of June also set a record for monthly travel, according to the VPRA, with 111,212 passengers.
Amtrak launches $1 billion in rail yard upgrades to prep for new trains Original
In a 51-acre complex two miles from Union Station, yellow-vested workers are maintaining the rail cars that whisk passengers up and down the busy Northeast Corridor. Among the Amtrak rail yard’s buzz of activity, workers make routine inspections, remove flat spots from wheels and repair the damage that trains sustain from tree branches and debris. But the decades-old facility in Northeast Washington is so outdated, officials say, that some tasks are taking longer to complete.
The 5 higher-speed rail projects taking shape in the U.S.
It's no secret the United States lags behind other developed nations in high-speed rail. More than 20 countries, mostly in Europe and Asia, have such railways, while the U.S. has yet to build its first. Proposals have come and gone, and projects have stalled for decades. The ambitions have ranged from traditional high-speed systems connecting mega-regions to a magnetic-levitation train to a hyperloop service with a train whisked through a tube.
The 5 higher-speed rail projects taking shape in the U.S.
The nation's fastest train is Amtrak's Acela, which tops 150 mph. New Acela trains are expected to reach 160 mph when they debut next year - still below the 186 mph considered high-speed in systems across the world. Here are five U.S. projects that have boosted prospects for a high-speed rail system.
Faster trains to begin carrying passengers as Amtrak’s monopoly falls
ORLANDO — Amtrak’s decades-old monopoly on intercity passenger rail travel will fall in the coming weeks when Florida becomes home to the fastest American trains outside the Northeast Corridor. Brightline, the only private passenger railroad in the country, is slated to open its newest station here later this year, providing a train connection between Orlando International Airport and Miami in three hours.
Faster trains to begin carrying passengers as Amtrak’s monopoly falls
ORLANDO — Amtrak’s decades-old monopoly on intercity passenger rail travel will fall in the coming weeks when Florida becomes home to the fastest American trains outside the Northeast Corridor. Brightline, the only private passenger railroad in the country, is slated to open its newest station here later this year, providing a train connection between Orlando International Airport and South Florida in three hours.
As Amtrak's monopoly falls, Brightline expands passenger trains to Orlando
The only private operator of intercity passenger trains is about to launch new service in Florida. Next? Trains at 186 mph between Las Vegas and Southern California. August 30, 2023 at 9:42 a.m. EDT Avigail Elazar rides a Brightline train heading north from Miami. (Thomas Simonetti for The Washington Post) ORLANDO — Amtrak’s decades-old monopoly on intercity passenger rail travel will fall in the coming weeks when Florida becomes home to the fastest American trains outside the Northeast Corridor.
Va. seeks federal money as work set to start on new Potomac rail bridge
Preliminary work is set to begin this fall on a $2.3 billion rail bridge over the Potomac River — a milestone in Virginia’s ambitious plan that would expand East Coast commuter and passenger train capacity over the next decade. Virginia Passenger Rail Authority officials said Tuesday that the first of two major contracts is expected to be issued this year, keeping the project’s timeline on track for the span to open in 2030.
Va. seeks federal money as work set to start on new Potomac rail bridge
Comment Save Preliminary work is set to begin this fall on a $2.3 billion rail bridge over the Potomac River — a milestone in Virginia’s ambitious plan that would expand East Coast commuter and passenger train capacity over the next decade. Virginia Passenger Rail Authority officials said Tuesday that the first of two major contracts is expected to be issued this year, keeping the project’s timeline on track for the span to open in 2030.
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