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NHTSA seeks to fast-track AV deployment
The agency’s streamlined process is meant to aid developers and get autonomous driving technology on U.S. roads faster.
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New policy resource helps cities finance and maintain tree canopies
Trees can mitigate the effects of urban heat islands, lower energy demand and reduce heat-related illnesses, the Smart Surfaces Coalition report states.
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Virginia begins construction on passenger rail extension
Two daily Amtrak trains will begin operating between Washington, D.C., and Christiansburg, Virginia, in 2027.
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$2.4B Inglewood, California, people mover mothballed
The city council approved a new phased approach to its Transit Connector project that will instead emphasize new bus lanes ahead of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
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Jacksonville, Florida, city council members launch their own DOGE committee
Some residents question the motivation behind the effort to cut $50 million from the city budget and make local government more efficient.
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EV car sharing comes to Charlotte, N.C.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Affordable Mobility Platform helps fund electric vehicle car-sharing programs in 13 cities.
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Housing more than twice as expensive to build in California as in Texas
Longer project timelines and more regulations contribute to the difference in cost, according to a new report.
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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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Opinion
Maximizing 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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Tracker
US 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&A
Jersey 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.