A retarder is a device used to augment or replace some of the functions of primary friction-based braking systems, usually on heavy vehicles. Retarders serve to slow vehicles, or maintain a steady speed on declines, and help prevent the vehicle from running away by accelerating down the decline. They are not usually capable of bringing vehicles to a standstill, as their effectiveness diminishes as vehicle speed lowers.
Al Seib / Los Angeles Times. Passengers at the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX use the new automated passport-control kiosks that can read passports and customs declarations to expedite entry.(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times).he kiosks, which cost $36,000 each, process passport information and items purchased abroad that would have to be declared to customs officials on written forms filled out by passengers. It's very nice, Manteca resident Pam Shelton said Wednesday as she arrived at LAX from Australia.
Terminal Address. 2001 West Garfield Street. Seattle, WA 98119. Port Detail Pier 91 is located at the north end of Seattleâs downtown waterfront, just minutes from the cityâs retail core and historic Pike Place Market.Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located 17 miles south of Pier 91 - transit time is approximately 40 minutes.Luggage Handling Prior to arriving at the pier, please ensure personal identification tags and completed Princess luggage tags are affixed all luggage.eattle-Tacoma International Airport is located 17 miles south of Pier 91 - transit time is approximately 40 minutes. Luggage Handling Prior to arriving at the pier, please ensure personal identification tags and completed Princess luggage tags are affixed all luggage.