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Tesla to launch robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, in June
Elon Musk said Tesla robotaxis will “be in many other cities in the U.S. by the end of this year.”
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Justice Department cancels hundreds of public safety grants
The move will impede progress that’s been made on deterring crime, the U.S. Conference of Mayors says, calling for the grants’ reinstatement.
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Nearly half of US residents breathe unhealthy air: report
American Lung Association officials call for city leaders to speak up for federal support of air quality research amid record pollution levels.
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DOT threatens NY highway funds if congestion pricing continues
The Trump administration set a May 21 deadline for New York state to end its tolling plan for Manhattan.
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New York expands EV purchase, charging equipment incentives
New York is making $30 million available to assist with the lease or purchase of new electric vehicles. The state is also expanding efforts to reduce equipment installation costs for Level 2 chargers.
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DOT repeals highway GHG emissions reporting rule
The Biden-era rule, which required states and metropolitan planning organizations to monitor and set targets to reduce CO2 emissions, faced political opposition and lawsuits.
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OpinionMaximizing ROI in transportation: The case for intercity buses
Privately operated intercity buses offer one of the highest returns on investment for federal transportation funding. The Trump administration could help expand this transportation mode.
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Trump administration takes control of $7B Penn Station redevelopment
Neither the MTA nor the U.S. Department of Transportation has disclosed how the takeover will affect project timelines or ongoing construction activity at the site.
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US traffic deaths declined in 2024: NHTSA
Domestic traffic fatalities last year were the lowest since 2020, even as people drove more, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s early estimate found.
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Atlanta to launch Climate Resilience Action Plan
The city plans to move forward even as federal support is uncertain and the plan’s focus on energy burden equity has put the program in the Trump administration’s crosshairs.
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New York City pauses curbside organics enforcement
The city issued tens of thousands of warnings before enforcement began on April 1, but Mayor Eric Adams has since paused that plan through the end of the year for most building owners.
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TrackerUS high-speed rail projects: The latest news
Fort Worth, Texas, investor John Kleinheinz said he acquired a controlling interest in a Dallas-to-Houston high-speed project and will move forward with financing, permits and other issues this year.
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$100K won’t cover basic costs for a family in 25 of the top metros, report finds
The “magic number” salary that ensures financial stability is changing, the authors wrote.
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Archer Aviation outlines plans for New York air taxi network
The eVTOL manufacturer, working with United Airlines, looks to link Manhattan with the region’s major airports.
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Behavior science, data could provide low-cost solutions to gun violence
The University of Chicago's Crime Lab director outlined resource-efficient strategies to enhance public safety in a recent webinar.
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Q&AJersey City developer completes solar housing retrofit it says is largest of its kind
The 450 solar panels at the apartment complex offset the property’s HVAC and common area emissions by 13%, the developer's community relations head said.
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Judge unfreezes billions in IRA, IIJA funds
The temporary injunction resumes public health, clean air and climate-resilience efforts halted by Trump’s executive order.
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Federal Highway Administration could improve pedestrian safety at rail crossings: GAO
The bipartisan infrastructure law increased funding for some state and local railroad crossing safety improvements, but federal guidance needs to be updated.
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ICE agents denied entry into LAUSD elementary schools
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security maintains the incidents, which rattled the education community, were "wellness checks on children who arrived unaccompanied at the border."
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EPA confirms recycling, waste infrastructure grants on track for disbursement
EPA will move forward with awarding the second round of solid waste and recycling grants. The news comes after uncertainty over the status of numerous federal funding opportunities for the waste and recycling sectors.
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Prepare now to protect urban forests from storms
As FEMA funding fades and disasters intensify, risk assessments, standing contracts and debris-management plans are crucial, one conservation director says.
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Authorium steps into growing field of AI-supported government procurement products
Authorium's new AI tool was trained on 15 million government procurement documents and can generate statements of work “in minutes," the company says.
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Brockton, Mass., leverages energy savings contract to preserve, improve two historic buildings
New window, lighting and HVAC systems aim to reduce energy and improve air quality, including in one building that has been unusable in extreme weather.
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More Baltimore office-to-residential conversions face foreclosure
At least three conversions in Baltimore have faced loan defaults or bankruptcies in the past year, but the companies related to them have had successes in other cities.
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More public EV charging, including curbside, envisioned in Chicago plan
“By prioritizing equity and public input, we’re creating a roadmap for electric transportation that serves every neighborhood and helps drive down emissions across Chicago,” CDOT Commissioner Tom Carney said.
