‘Road safety crisis’ requires US DOT action: TRB report

The report lays out five recommendations the Transportation Research Board says can be sustained over the years.

Lyft tackles rideshare drivers’ EV range anxiety

Smartcar’s technology will ensure electric vehicle drivers only receive ride requests in their current battery range, Lyft says.

Connected vehicle tech could help nationwide e-tolling, officials say

Public and industry leaders have long noted obstacles in regional wireless transponder networks and a goal to achieve more seamless travel.

18 startups tested innovative tech in New York’s transportation systems. Here are the results.

Better curb management, transit resiliency and transit user experience were among the goals of the Transit Tech Lab experiments.

Seattle boosts electric heat pump incentives with goal to eliminate oil-heated homes

With the city's new rebate, income-qualified households can access up to $8,000 each to switch from oil heat to an electric heat pump.

Miami-Dade County, Florida, postpones vote on new incinerator due to siting concerns

The decision should not be taken lightly given the history of a waste incinerator that polluted one neighborhood for decades, a commissioner said. 

NOAA, Climate Mayors ink agreement to bring more science, data tools to communities

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will ensure the mayors can access the latest climate information, while Climate Mayors will contribute to NOAA case studies on resilience. 

NY transit agency proposes next $68B capital plan even as its current plan is in doubt

Despite the congestion pricing plan's pause leaving a multi-billion-dollar hole in its budget, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority plans a record investment in buses, subways and rail cars.

Research points to the downsides of rent control

A review of over 100 studies shows the various negative impacts of policies that regulate rent, including that they can drive up prices in uncontrolled units nearby.

How one city plans to reconnect a historically Black neighborhood split by a 1950s interstate

New Rochelle, New York, is one of more than 130 projects using funds allocated this year from the Reconnecting Communities Pilot program. 

Biden administration proposes expanding tax credits for EV charger installations

The proposed rule would expand on January guidance from the Treasury Department, allowing the tax credit to be accessed per individual charging port installed.

How a 2nd Trump administration could ‘jeopardize’ Inflation Reduction Act climate funds

If elected, could Donald Trump claw back or withhold funds from communities? Experts from Columbia University’s Sabin Center for Climate Change Law offer insight.

Traffic congestion is worse now than before the pandemic: Streetlight Data report

Despite remote or hybrid work and empty offices, people are driving more. "The status quo isn’t working,” the report says.

Minneapolis airport unveils plans for geothermal heating, rainwater harvesting in $263M expansion

The terminal expansion effort will reduce 56% of water utility use, 19% of overall heating and cooling energy demand and 62% of exterior lighting energy demand, the airport commission said.

City homeless shelter ban prompts California to threaten legal action

Norwalk, California’s city council voted Tuesday to extend a ban on new shelters and other types of housing even after Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted it as unlawful and immoral one day prior.

New LA Metro light rail line gets $893M

The 6.7-mile line will restore train service to the East San Fernando Valley, a diverse community where one in five households don’t own a car.

In a sea of flood-risk data, how can cities know which information to use?

A Los Angeles County debate spotlights the uncertainty of climate-risk models. Experts weigh in on best practices for local leaders.

GM, EVgo plan 400 EV charging stations in US metro areas

Most flagship stations are expected to feature up to 20 stalls, but some select sites will offer significantly more chargers. 

NY transit agency ‘must find billions’ for capital projects while congestion pricing is paused, state comptroller says

An Oct. 1 deadline looms for the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority's next five-year capital investment plan, but funding remains in question.

2025 California energy code updates aim to drive heat pump adoption, save nearly $5B in energy costs

If approved, the new building energy efficiency standards are expected to drive 500,000 heat pump installations in the first three years, the California Energy Commission said.

DOE spurs new building energy codes with another $90M

Construction-heavy states that lack the latest energy-efficiency codes are among the focus areas for this round of federal funding, a U.S. Department of Energy official said.

Uber and Waymo to bring robotaxis to Atlanta and Austin, Texas

The announcement is part of Uber's larger effort to partner with autonomous vehicle and technology companies.

Apartment complex owners sue New Jersey town over new fees

Among other requirements, landlords in Edison must pay $100 per unit per year under a new housing ordinance.

Low-income families face high energy burden, prompting calls for more government action

One in four low-income U.S. households spends more than 15% of their income on energy bills, finds an analysis by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

US high-speed rail projects: The latest news

Siemens Mobility will build Brightline West’s 220-mph train sets at a new facility in upstate New York, the companies announced Sept. 9.

Updated Sept. 13, 2024