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Deep DiveMapping the impact of dockless vehicles
This week: A Columbia, MO man accused of stealing impounded Bird scooters, Lime loses San Francisco appeal and more.
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Congress to try again on federal AV regulations
Sen. John Thune, R-SD, said he is looking to reintroduce a version of his AV START Act, which failed to reach the Senate floor last session.
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Boston tops list of most congested US cities
Drivers in the city lose 164 hours a year to traffic congestion, according to the Inrix 2018 Global Traffic Scorecard.
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Collaborating on co-locating: Chicago's innovative approach to mixed-use facilities
Chicago Public Library and Chicago Housing Authority have partnered on the development of three city-owned facilities that serve as both libraries and public housing.
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San Jose, CA to bridge digital divide with new inclusion fund
The fund will be supported by the fees telecom companies must pay to the city to install small cells and other infrastructure for 5G deployment.
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University of South Florida launches autonomous shuttle trial
The one-week pilot will shine a light on students' willingness to ride an AV and illustrate how the vehicles interact with pedestrians, cyclists and skateboarders.
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$13B data center investment will expand Google to 24 states
"2019 marks the second year in a row we'll be growing faster outside of the Bay Area than in it," CEO Sundar Pichai said in a company blog post.
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Senate Democrats urge rejection of T-Mobile, Sprint merger
The Senators say the $26 billion deal would stomp out innovation — including around 5G networks — and would limit options for rural customers.
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NYC mayor touts Amazon HQ2 importance while rumors indicate deal is at risk
Mayor Bill de Blasio says bringing the tech giant to the city is "mission critical," but reports indicate Amazon isn't amused by New Yorkers' negative attitudes.
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Security firm finds flaw allowing scooter model to be hacked
Zimperium identified a flaw that would allow a remote party to lock or take over a Xiamo M365 scooter from up to 100 meters away.
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OpinionA warning for cities: Become citizen-centric or fail
To achieve citizen satisfaction, city leaders need to follow blueprints that put people at the center of their thinking and planning.
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Lyft, nonprofits partner with Oakland, CA for transportation equity program
The initiative to increase mobility options for underserved residents includes a free bike-lending library, free Lyft rides and subsidized transit passes.
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Los Angeles scraps plan to rebuild 3 gas plants
The decision, which follows efforts to pursue an all-clean energy strategy by 2045, marks the end of a multi-year debate over the plan to invest $2.2 billion in gas-fired power plants.
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Trump signs executive order to boost US-based AI development
Federal agencies are ordered to prepare workers for the growing development and use of AI through tech-forward education and training.
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With 5G, midsize cities can be more 'nimble' and 'ambitious'
Kim Zentz, CEO of living lab Urbanova, told a U.S. Senate committee that the technology could make government operations more efficient and save money.
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Lime sued for negligence after scooter rider suffers severe brain injury
Ashanti Jordan was left in a coma after colliding with a vehicle while on a scooter. Now, lawyers are blaming Lime's instructions to ride in the street.
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Utah lawmakers take first step to legalize self-driving cars
A bill is being debated in the state's House of Representatives, and its sponsor says he wants to make sure the state takes advantage of the AV industry.
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Philadelphia releases online map of street closures
The map displays active and future closure permits, including everything from construction and utility work to temporary permits for parked moving trucks.
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Deep Dive1 year in: Uber's 'rocket shot' Cincinnati partnership
Through the Cincinnati Mobility Lab, the ride-hailing giant has studied the city's curbside and augmented its travel information system to boost efficiency.
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Google Fiber to leave Louisville, KY after installation setbacks
The company called its departure a "tough decision," with service to be deactivated on April 15 after a new construction method caused issues on city streets.
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Airbus poll: Public split on flying cars
After polling more than 1,500 people around the world, the company found 44% of respondents are in favor of Urban Air Mobility.
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Bloomberg touts impact of American Cities Climate Challenge
The 25 participating cities are projected by the contest's organizer to collectively cut 40 million metric tons of carbon emissions by 2025.
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UK seeks ideas on adding rapid transit to more cities, towns
The call for evidence asks for ideas on where light rail and other services can be added, and what the associated challenges and benefits would be.
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San Diego advances proposal to nix parking requirements
The city council's Land Use and Housing Committee voted in favor of a proposal to implement zero parking minimums across downtown and within transit priority areas.
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'Stars align' on infrastructure, willingness to up federal gas tax
A hearing of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure suggested a federal infrastructure package may be gaining momentum.
Transportation