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DC gets new electric bus fleet
The city estimates that the zero-emissions vehicles will eliminate nearly 244,000 pounds of carbon releases each year.
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Local, state leaders launch 'We Are Taking Action' campaign to address climate change
The We Are Still In coalition will conduct working groups and panels throughout the year to discuss how to encourage more local climate action.
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City leaders criticize HUD for rollbacks on affordable housing
At an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, speakers said the federal department should do more to prevent segregation.
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AT&T rolls out '5G Evolution' in more than 100 new markets
The technology arrives in 24 states and Puerto Rico, but it has elicited criticism, derided as "a meaningless marketing move."
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NYC's Central Park to become permanently car-free
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the move will prioritize "the safety and the health" of the millions of visitors who occupy the park.
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Portland, OR to improve infrastructure planning through bike data collection
Ride Report app users can track their cycling progress and provide feedback on facilities to the city.
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Congress introduces $5.5M bill to modernize flood mapping
The bill would require FEMA to carry out a pilot program to "enhance the mapping of urban flooding" and share data with homeowners and businesses.
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Lyft to make all rides carbon neutral through offset purchases
The commitment will be made through funding of emission mitigation efforts, which Lyft says is a "multi-million dollar investment in the first year alone."
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Pittsburgh Airport, Carnegie Mellon University to form aviation innovation lab
The partnership will explore new technologies and solutions at CMU's recently-launched Metro21: Smart Cities Institution.
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Report: Future of DC-Baltimore region depends on AV adoption
University of Maryland researchers assessed the impact of autonomous vehicle growth as well as changing land-use and gas prices in the region.
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University lab to test autonomous roofing drones
Drones that can inspect and install roofs are one type of flying vehicle in the spotlight at the University of Michigan's M-Air.
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Los Angeles, 6 other California cities top 'most polluted' list
The American Lung Association's 19th annual State of the Air report highlighted the U.S. cities that suffer most from ozone pollution.
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Atlanta to continue transparency efforts through public records website
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced a plan to implement "best in class policies, protocols, and procedures" regarding open records requests.
UPDATED: April 20, 2018 at 8:58 a.m.
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Columbus, OH selects local firm to develop smart city data hub
A $2.5 million contract will enable Pillar Technology Group to develop the Smart Columbus Operating System, which will act as a citywide data management platform.
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Los Angeles councilman calls for legal action against Waze
David Ryu said the wayfinding app is diverting drivers onto neighborhood streets, and that the city attorney must consider "any and all" options.
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Group suggests combining 3 NYC commuter rails into a single system
The Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North and New Jersey Transit would be united under a singular body, dubbed the Trans-Regional Express.
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San Francisco continues scooter confiscation as regulation brews
City leaders took action on dockless scooters this week through cease-and-desist letters and approval of an ordinance that would require operating permits.
UPDATED: April 19, 2018 at 9:10 a.m.
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Via, Mobike partner for DC transportation bundle
The four-week "ViaPass" will give users unlimited access to Via rides and Mobike dockless bikes, all for one upfront fee.
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California lawmakers kill contentious housing bill
The polarizing legislation died on Tuesday after lawmakers agreed it was not the most effective measure to address growing costs.
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Coord enhances mobility marketplace with release of Curbs, Tolls APIs
The Sidewalk Labs-backed data company says it is "driven by a vision of seamless mobility for everyone."
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Uber apologizes for 'certain missteps' in Portland, OR
The city fined the ride-hailing app $3.5 million for failing to notify officials about a security breach, and its operating permit was extended by only six months.
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Drowsy driving is an inherent safety risk of ride-share, says sleep association
AASM is calling on ride-share companies and government leaders to mitigate the risk through educational efforts and regulatory measures.
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Nokia launches joint program to fund Canadian smart city projects
Around $2 billion CAD will be available from Smart Cities Capital to cities that want to develop and test new innovations.
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Hyperloop TT starts construction of full-scale hyperloop system
When completed in 2019, the result will be the first full-scale hyperloop system in the world.
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Detroit CEOs urge fast vote on regional transit plan
In a joint letter, 23 business leaders said a transit proposal should be on the ballot this November, but they stopped short of endorsing a specific iteration.
