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Transportation events focused on what moves us: the transportation industries, the people who make it possible, and anything that supports physical movement, including ships, automobiles, buses, trains, bicycles, and planes, shipping, careers and infrastructure.
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On May 26, Americans celebrated the birth of Sally Ride, a female astronaut with NASA and the first woman to fly in space. Sally Ride was an esteemed NASA Astronaut born in 1951 in Los Angeles, Californ...
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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) announced the creation of the inaugural Annual Supply Chain Professionals Day in 2018, honoring the professionals responsible for the buy, make...
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National World Trade Week is the whole third week of May in the United States. First proclaimed by President Roosevelt in 1935 to promote international trade with the United States. During this week, a...
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Train Day began in 2008 to honor the anniversary of the creation of Amtrak on May 1, 1971, and encourage Americans to discover their country and travel by train. The First Transcontinental Railroad was...
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National Transportation Week recognizes our nation's transportation infrastructure and the men and women who build, maintain, and utilize it. In 1957. by joint resolution, Congress requested the Preside...
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The first full week of May is National Travel and Tourism Week, a tradition since 1984, created by a Congressional joint resolution passed in 1983. The United States travel and tourism community has col...
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National Unicycle Week and Ride a Unicycle Day first ran in 2017 and are sponsored by the Unicycling Society of America. Their purpose is to encourage people to try unicycling, a fun challenge and great f...
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National Unicycle Week and Ride a Unicycle Day first ran in 2017 and are sponsored by the Unicycling Society of America. Their purpose is to encourage people to try unicycling, a fun challenge and great f...
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National Walking Month is the perfect hook for getting colleagues and employees on their feet and more active. Try a walking meeting, progressive lunch, or take the long way to the office. Whatever you do...
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Car crashes are the number one killer of teens in the United States and a leading cause of death worldwide. Youth-led campaigns like Global Youth Traffic Safety Month (GYTSM) promote safe teen driving thr...
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November is National Aviation History Month, dedicated to exploring, recognizing, and celebrating America’s significant contributions and achievements in the development of aviation.
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Today marks the anniversary of the first manned hot air balloon flight on November 21, 1783, in France by Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes. This flight began in Paris and floate...
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Windshield wipers are small, unassuming devices that play a vital role in maintaining clear visibility during inclement weather, making them an essential element of road safety. To underscore their signif...
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The strength of a nation is dependent upon its infrastructure. Like bones in a body, the infrastructure supports the nation’s ability to move products and services and defend itself. National Critical I...
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The National Sleep Foundation champions Drowsy Driving Prevention Week and aims to reduce the number of car accidents due to fatigue and drowsy driving. Currently, 22% of daily deaths from vehicle acciden...
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Go for a Ride Day is the day that encourages people to travel using their cars, bikes, and even shoes. On this day, people embark on a journey.
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Each year, as the holiday season approaches, millions of Americans prepare to celebrate with friends and family. However, with festive gatherings often comes an increase in alcohol consumption, leading to...
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Annually on the first or second Monday in November, National Media Traffic Professionals Day pays tribute to the men and women who report on the traffic for local media and help us get from place to place...
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November is National Railroad Month and highlights the work and passion of model railroaders. Free public workshops are offered nationwide on the first Saturday of the month. The first model railroad ap...
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Brake, the road safety charity, coordinates Road Safety Week. It encourages people to get involved through their schools, colleges, employers, community groups, authorities, and emergency services to educ...