David Schaper

David Schaper appears in the following:

Cramped Legroom On Flights Unlikely To Change, Despite Congressional Mandate

Monday, October 22, 2018

Frequent flyers have often complained of shrinking legroom on flights. Now Congress has ordered the FAA to establish minimum seat widths and pitch — but that's unlikely to result in more space.

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Bankruptcy Protection May Be Sears' Last Chance For Survival

Monday, October 15, 2018

Once a dominant retail chain, Sears has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company has been struggling for several years, drowning in debt.

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Wreckage Left By Hurricane Michael Slows Relief Efforts

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Government and nonprofit agencies work in advance of storms to create distribution networks for critical aid, but the Category 4 storm damaged key communications and transportation infrastructure.

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It's Been 25 Years Since The Federal Gas Tax Went Up

Friday, October 05, 2018

The tax remains 18.4 cents a gallon. Yet, the cost of building and maintaining roads, bridges and transit keeps going up — leaving the highway trust fund running on empty.

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FAA Bill May Provide Relief To Air Travelers In Cramped Seats

Wednesday, October 03, 2018

The U.S. Senate passed a bill Wednesday reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration. The bill has a number of provisions that would make flying more comfortable for travelers.

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More Than 30,000 Steelworkers Threatening To Strike Across The U.S.

Monday, September 24, 2018

More than 30,000 union steelworkers have voted overwhelming to authorize a strike, while negotiations continue with ArcelorMittal and U.S. Steel.

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American Airlines Is The Latest To Raise Checked-Baggage Fees

Thursday, September 20, 2018

The first and second bags will each cost $5 more, going up to $30 and $40. Delta, United and JetBlue have also announced increases.

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Boeing Calls Back Retired Workers To Help Keep Up With Supply Chain

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Unfinished 737s are stacking up on the tarmac outside of a Boeing plant near Seattle as the supply chain struggles to keep up with demand. The company is calling back retired workers to help finish putting the planes together.

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The Role Of Logistics In Disaster Management

Friday, September 14, 2018

It used to be the military that ruled advanced logistics, but they've now become central part of big business. Disney and other companies may have unique applications that can help emergency planners.

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Hurricane Florence: Travel Begins To Snarl As Storm Closes In

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Flights have been canceled, and highways and bridges in some areas along the southeastern coastline are expected to close ahead of the storm's landfall.

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Hurricane Prep Challenges Transportation Networks

Thursday, September 13, 2018

The coming hurricane has left gas stations without fuel and stores running low on essentials, while hundreds of flights have been canceled.

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Political Shocker: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Won't Seek Re-Election

Wednesday, September 05, 2018

Emanuel's decision comes as the trial of a police officer charged with the murder of a black teenager is about to begin, and as his city struggles with violent crime and a mountain of pension debt.

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Not Seeking Re-Election

Tuesday, September 04, 2018

The former congressman and White House chief of staff will not seek a third term in office in 2019. "This has been the job of a lifetime, but it is not a job for a lifetime," he said.

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Even As Cars Get Safer, Traffic Fatalities Still High

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

The U.S. is on pace to record close to 40,000 roadway and highway deaths this year. But there is some evidence that drivers are texting less behind the wheel.

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Shopping Online Doesn't Necessarily Reduce Traffic

Wednesday, August 01, 2018

Ordering stuff online instead of driving to the mall might not be reducing traffic congestion after all, but adding to it, as Amazon vans and UPS trucks delivering those goods clog our streets.

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Ride-Hailing Services Add To Traffic Congestion, Study Says

Wednesday, August 01, 2018

Transportation consultant Bruce Schaller's latest study of the impact of ride-hailing services shows that they transported 2.61 billion passengers last year — a 37 percent jump in just one year.

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Critics Say Calls To Change 'Duck Boat' Designs Have Gone Unheeded

Friday, July 20, 2018

The deadly boating incident near Branson, Mo., is not the first involving a "duck boat." They've been involved in several fatal incidents on both water and on land over the years.

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Tired Of Tiny Seats And No Legroom On Flights? Don't Expect It To Change

Thursday, July 12, 2018

The Federal Aviation Administration is refusing to regulate the size of airline seats, saying it sees no evidence that filling smaller seats with bigger passengers slows emergency evacuations.

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Anxiety Grows Over Anti-Immigrant Actions: 'We Feel They Are After Us'

Thursday, July 05, 2018

Many immigrant families say they are more anxious and fearful than ever that even those here legally may be rounded up and deported. Many Hispanic Americans in particular are living on edge.

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36,000 Feet In The Air, Flight Attendants And Passengers Say 'Me, Too'

Thursday, June 21, 2018

More than two-thirds of flight attendants say they have been sexually harassed or assaulted on the job. Many say they're not trained to deal with such misconduct while in the air.

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