Local, state leaders launch 'We Are Taking Action' campaign to address climate change

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Houston wants to become a top city 'for startups and imaginative endeavors'

The city recently announced plans for a 9.4-acre innovation district, combining commercial properties, "iconic" public space and leading infrastructure.

Boston shares RFI responses for municipal electricity aggregation program

The program would allow the city to select its energy supply and add more renewable energy beyond what is required by the state.

E-commerce powerhouse Alibaba confirms AV testing in China

The company is aiming for Level 4 autonomy, and joins rivals Tencent and Baidu in experiments with AVs and artificial intelligence.

UC-Davis partners with Sacramento on 'Aggie Square' innovation hub

The 25-acre site on the university's campus will unite researchers and city leaders to solve urban issues and help small businesses grow.

Report: Denver attracts highly skilled labor faster than any other US city

The Mile-High City led Washington, DC and Philadelphia, with traditional tech hubs like Boston and San Francisco lagging behind.

San Francisco Bay Area considering transit subsidies for low-income riders

Fares would be cut across the region's four largest agencies, but critics have said the program doesn't go far enough or have enough money to be impactful.