Transport or transportation is the movement of people and goods from one place to another. The term is derived from the Latintrans ("across") and portare ("to carry").
Mentally ill woman's death in jail a tale of missed opportunities Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:01:00 -0000 Sandy Morgan didn't have a receipt when she walked out of the Boothwyn Wal-Mart with more than $500 worth of dolls, toys and girls' clothes. In her mind, she didn't need one. She owned Wal-Mart, she told a manager who tried to stop her. Dow joins global plunge Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:01:00 -0000 Wall Street joined in a worldwide cascade of despair yesterday over the financial crisis, driving the Dow Jones industrials to their biggest loss ever during a trading day. Even a big afternoon rally failed to keep the Dow from its first close below 10,000 since 2004. Testimony of slush fund and "payback time" at Bryant trial Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:01:00 -0000 TRENTON - The state treasurer's office had almost no authority over who received millions of dollars from a special-grant program, even though the office administered the money, according to testimony in federal court yesterday. Phila. schools chief hires 14 staffers Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:01:00 -0000 New Philadelphia schools chief Arlene Ackerman has surrounded herself with a diverse inner circle of educators picked from far and wide, shaking up a historically inbred district with fresh faces. Scientist with Penn ties wins a Nobel Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:01:00 -0000 Back in the 1970s, cancer-research dogma held that a herpes virus probably caused cervical cancer.
One young researcher disagreed. Harald zur Hausen, who studied viruses and cancer at the University of Pennsylvania, staked his career on another possibility: the human papilloma virus (HPV). Round 2 in Obama-McCain debate Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:01:00 -0000 Tonight, a presidential campaign increasingly dominated by character attacks collides with a debate format meant to produce serious discussion of kitchen-table issues.
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Parkway East inbound to be closed this weekend Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0400 PennDOT will close the inbound lanes between the Churchill and Edgewood-Swissvale exits from late Friday until early Monday.
Upper St. Clair student accused of rapes to be sentenced Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0400 It was unclear yesterday what charges would be included in the sentencing of the unidentified teenager.
Former URA chief to sign settlement this week Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Pat Ford, 45,is expected to sign a settlement worth about $100,900 in salary and benefits this by Wednesday.
Beaver County man held for trial on Obama rally gun charge Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0400 John Noble, 50, of Industry rejected a plea agreement to drop a misdemeanor charge of disrupting a meeting, his attorney, Stephen Colafella, said. He also is charged with a summary disorderly conduct.
Vikings escape New Orleans with victory Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Ryan Longwell's 30-yard field goal with 13 seconds left lifted the Minnesota Vikings to a 30-27 comeback victory over the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, spoiling a record-tying performance by Reggie Bush.
Murdered man's sons die in West End blaze Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0400 Two boys whose father was murdered last year died when a fire tore through their Crafton Heights home.
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Combined interchange plan draws traction Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:46:00 -0400 JACKSONVILLE — In the long absence of money to build two new interstate highway interchanges near here, political sentiment of local residents has begun to look kindly at the idea of combining the two interchanges into one. Council opposes liquor license Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:46:00 -0400
Lauren Boyer For the CDT Abortion protesters set up near school Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:46:00 -0400 State College Area High School students arrived at school Monday morning to find a dozen anti-abortion protesters lining Westerly Parkway.
Pennsylvania Turnpike - Key transportation route within the state of Pennsylvania and a vital link in the network of the eastern United States.
Logistics - Professional organization founded in 1946 by a group of industry leaders to insure a high level of professionalism and promote continuing education in the field of transportation and logistics.
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Coalition for Alternative Transportation - Dedicated to curbing reliance on the automobile.
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Hawk Logistics - Nationwide transporter specializing in the transportation and disposal of all types of hazardous and residual wastes.
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Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad Preservation Society - Aims to preserve the heritage of the renowned and historic Ma Pa Railroad
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PA DMV - General information of the department of motor vehicles. Site is not affiliated with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles.
PennDOT Electronic Bidding System - Information for contractors on road construction proposals. Includes notice to contractors, bid schedule of prices and addenda, proposal text and real-time bid letting results.
Pennsylvania Rails to Trails - Interactive maps allow for easy location of trails; also a searchable database of active and defunct rail lines.
Route 21 Corridor Improvement Project - A highway project for rebuilding Traffic Route 21 (S.R. 0021) between Waynesburg and Uniontown. Includes progress reports, maps and photographs.
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The Pennsylvania Transportation Institute - Multidisciplinary research institute that conducts innovative and relevant research directed toward current and future transportation needs.
Transportation Engineering and Safety Conference - Design Tools: Accredited programs for design professionals and anyone interested in the design and use of everyday space in Pennsylvania.
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