Dan Zukowski

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Dan Zukowski is a transportation reporter for Smart Cities Dive. Previously, Dan was a correspondent for Trains Magazine and News Wire and contributed to other publications on transportation and environmental issues. His byline has appeared in Bloomberg/CityLab, Sierra magazine, Grist, Hakai Magazine, Mongabay and more. His journalism career began with WardsAuto, reporting on automotive manufacturers and industry topics, followed by corporate communications positions where he led the national public relations agency accounts for both the American Honda Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Dan’s work has been archived at the Transportation Research Board, and he is a member of the Lexington Group for Transportation History. He is an avid traveler, adventurer, photographer and hiker.

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US DOT launches roadway safety call to action
Feb. 3, 2023
Transit agencies’ zero-emission bus adoption increased in 2022
Feb. 2, 2023
US DOT awards $800M toward street safety
Feb. 1, 2023
EV transition not keeping pace with US climate goals: report
Jan. 31, 2023
To close budget gaps, transit agencies face hard decisions in 2023
Jan. 31, 2023
FTA makes $21B available to transit agencies, communities
Jan. 30, 2023
Tesla sets sales record as safety concerns mount
Jan. 26, 2023
El Paso to reconnect neighborhoods divided by highway with deck plaza
Jan. 25, 2023
Cost of proposed San Francisco commuter, high-speed rail tunnel grows to $6.7B
Jan. 24, 2023
Mayors partner with Hertz on rental EVs and public charging
Jan. 20, 2023
Amtrak to replace 40-year-old rail cars on long-distance trains
Jan. 20, 2023
Las Vegas invests in connected vehicle technology
Jan. 18, 2023
Electric vehicle sales soared in 2022, followed by more charging stations
Jan. 17, 2023
California storms disrupt transit, Amtrak service
Jan. 11, 2023
Traffic fatalities dipped in 2022 while pedestrian and cyclist deaths rose: NHTSA
Jan. 10, 2023
CES 2023 spotlights EV, AV, air taxi technology
Jan. 3, 2023
7 top news stories about Amtrak and high-speed rail in 2022
Dec. 26, 2022
Federal safety regulators begin investigation into self-driving taxis
Dec. 22, 2022
These 5 big transit projects were wrapping up as 2022 ended
Dec. 22, 2022
Electric vehicle sales surged in 2022
Dec. 22, 2022
Amtrak intercity rail corridor proposals solicited by FRA
Dec. 21, 2022
FTA announces $686M in grants for rail station accessibility
Dec. 20, 2022
Amtrak unveils faster, more fuel-efficient trains for intercity routes
Dec. 19, 2022
Chicago transit users could see fare hikes, service cuts without new funding sources
Dec. 9, 2022
Dallas transit CEO Nadine Lee tackles crime, a labor shortage, transit equity and trash
Dec. 7, 2022
EV charging infrastructure requires local government collaboration to get federal funding: report
Dec. 7, 2022
3 technologies that could make EVs go farther
Dec. 5, 2022
High-speed rail line from LA to Las Vegas could begin construction in 2023
Dec. 2, 2022
Amtrak gets $4.3B to improve intercity passenger rail network
Dec. 1, 2022
New York transit riders may face steep fare increases, service cuts: state comptroller
Nov. 30, 2022
FAA to lay out air taxi plans by May
Nov. 28, 2022
Amtrak, freight railroads agree to restore intercity passenger service to Gulf Coast
Nov. 23, 2022
Want to electrify your bus fleet? A new FTA-funded research center can help.
Nov. 22, 2022
Electric transit bus orders boom after FTA funds 1,100 buses
Nov. 21, 2022
California commits $2.6B to sustainable mobility, prioritizing low-income communities
Nov. 18, 2022
Archer Aviation debuts production version of eVTOL aircraft
Nov. 18, 2022
COP27: EV sales strong, but more needed to bring down transportation emissions
Nov. 16, 2022
$16B Hudson tunnel project for Amtrak set to begin construction in late 2024
Nov. 15, 2022
Electric vehicle sales rise as registrations jump 57% through September
Nov. 14, 2022
EV buyer education campaign launches in Colorado
Nov. 14, 2022
State, local transit ballot measures won over voters
Nov. 11, 2022
Amtrak avoids Thanksgiving shutdown, as rail unions delay strike
Nov. 10, 2022
United Airlines, Archer Aviation plan first commercial eVTOL route in NYC
Nov. 10, 2022
California’s millionaire tax for electric vehicle incentives defeated
Nov. 9, 2022
Can a computer drive better than humans? Perhaps soon, tech execs and researchers say
Nov. 8, 2022
Lyft reports most active riders since early 2020
Nov. 8, 2022
Auto industry reassesses autonomous vehicles, creating uncertainty for city leaders
Nov. 7, 2022
Amtrak intercity long-distance rail service subject of new federal study
Nov. 3, 2022
Shared mobility key to urban climate action, city leaders say
Nov. 2, 2022
California moves toward mandating zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles
Oct. 28, 2022
BP and Hertz to build EV fast charging stations across the US
Oct. 27, 2022
AV developer Argo AI to shut down as Ford, Volkswagen halt investments
Oct. 27, 2022
EV charging station rollout hampered by outdated state, city regulations: report
Oct. 25, 2022
Electric vehicle fires in Florida caused by Hurricane Ian fuel safety questions
Oct. 21, 2022
Autonomous ride-hailing service from Waymo coming soon to Los Angeles
Oct. 20, 2022
Senators grill Boston transit leaders on safety lapses
Oct. 14, 2022
CA, MA put high-earner tax increases on November ballots for transit, EVs, other initiatives
Oct. 14, 2022
Transit measures are on the November ballot in these city and county elections
Oct. 13, 2022
GM partners with utilities, solar and storage providers on vehicle-to-grid, home EV charging
Oct. 11, 2022
Rising prices, labor shortages threaten infrastructure law implementation: DOT report
Oct. 10, 2022
AV industry still needs to prove safety to cities and states, mobility leaders say
Oct. 7, 2022
Uber and Motional to roll out autonomous ride-hail and delivery services in US cities
Oct. 6, 2022
How cities and states can compete for infrastructure funds
Oct. 5, 2022
Self-driving cars’ benefits, perils outlined in new report
Sept. 22, 2022
Massachusetts, Washington confirm plans to end gas car sales by 2035, following California
Sept. 21, 2022
Latinos in Transit aims for more people of color in management roles at transportation agencies
Sept. 20, 2022
Transit agencies can’t hire enough drivers to keep the buses running
Sept. 19, 2022
$2.4B for state EV charging infrastructure, other projects, announced by Biden administration
Sept. 15, 2022
Railroad strike averted, preventing shutdown of commuter rail lines serving major cities
Sept. 15, 2022
With attacks on public transit up, cities struggle to make riders feel safer
Sept. 14, 2022
Cities turn to microtransit to fill gaps in public transportation
Sept. 13, 2022
New York City’s first vehicle-to-grid charging installation is live in Brooklyn
Sept. 9, 2022
With autonomous vehicle caucus, Congress members aim to advance technology for self-driving cars
Sept. 8, 2022
California poised to give $1,000 to residents for not owning a car
Sept. 6, 2022
FTA reprimands Boston-area transit system management for safety failures
Sept. 1, 2022
Automatic braking systems have trouble seeing pedestrians at night: IIHS test
Aug. 31, 2022
Intercity bus lines begin trying out electric buses
Aug. 30, 2022
15 states should be prioritized for EV infrastructure, EV Council report suggests
Aug. 29, 2022
California sets road map to complete ban on gasoline-powered vehicle sales by 2035
Aug. 26, 2022
Intercity bus lines see encouraging signs as riders return
Aug. 24, 2022
State NEVI plans raise concerns about EV charging infrastructure rollout
Aug. 23, 2022
Dedicated lanes, frequent service key to increasing bus ridership: NACTO
Aug. 22, 2022
Inflation Reduction Act concerns, shortfalls seen by EV, clean energy, environmental leaders
Aug. 18, 2022
Autonomous shuttles will replace monorail system in Jacksonville, Florida
Aug. 16, 2022
$1.66B in grants for buses and bus facilities announced by Federal Transit Administration
Aug. 16, 2022
Electric bus orders surge, but deliveries lag
Aug. 11, 2022
EV adoption might be hindered by DMV fees: report
Aug. 10, 2022
Uber, Lyft post-pandemic ridership recovery continued in Q2
Aug. 5, 2022
Boston transit system shutting down a major rail line to fix safety problems
Aug. 4, 2022
EV manufacturers, regulators debate US ability to hit 50% sales goal by 2030
Aug. 3, 2022
Federal Highway Administration announces $7.3B in grants for transportation resilience
Aug. 2, 2022
High-speed rail efforts in the US: a history
Aug. 1, 2022
Congressman Seth Moulton looks to bring true high-speed rail to American cities
Aug. 1, 2022
EVs are the fastest-selling used cars in 9 major metro areas
July 29, 2022
Cities can soon tap into rail station accessibility improvement grants
July 28, 2022
EV tax credits revived in Schumer, Manchin agreement on proposed reconciliation package
July 28, 2022
San Francisco AV robotaxi service has a rough start
July 27, 2022
Chase launches EV education website to help consumers navigate the electric vehicle purchase decision
July 25, 2022
New York state comptroller warns MTA will face 'hard choices' unless ridership and revenue improve
July 22, 2022
American Airlines commits to buying 50 eVTOL aircraft from Vertical Aerospace
July 21, 2022
$84B in transportation law grants awarded so far: Buttigieg says during House hearing
July 20, 2022
Boston-area transit agency grilled by state legislators on safety lapses
July 19, 2022
Uber settles with Justice Department on complaint it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act
July 19, 2022
Deadline approaches for states to access National EV Infrastructure program funds
July 18, 2022
Extension of EV tax credits in jeopardy after Manchin says he won't support climate spending
July 15, 2022
EV tax credits begin to phase out as more consumers look to electric vehicles to avoid high gas prices
July 14, 2022
Electric vehicle sales hit new record in Q2
July 14, 2022
Amtrak aggressively rebuilding its workforce as federal dollars pour in
July 13, 2022
Pedestrian deaths continue to rise, with Sun Belt cities the most dangerous: report
July 12, 2022
Uber accused of 'evasive practices' to grow ride-hailing business worldwide in 'Uber Files' investigation
July 11, 2022
Ford, VW-backed AV technology firm Argo AI lays off 150 workers
July 8, 2022
EV adoption is higher where consumers see more electric vehicles, studies show
July 8, 2022
City on-road emissions targets proposed by Biden administration
July 8, 2022
Interest in EVs has grown substantially, survey shows
July 7, 2022
Breakdown in national rail labor negotiations could threaten Amtrak service
July 6, 2022
Volvo Group Venture Capital invests in transit software provider Optibus
July 5, 2022
New York's congestion pricing plan back on track after federal slowdown
July 1, 2022
Elon Musk's Boring Co. has big Texas tunnel ambitions, according to local media reports
June 30, 2022
US Department of Transportation now accepting applications for Reconnecting Communities program
June 30, 2022
General Motors aims to make EV charging accessible to apartment residents
June 28, 2022
Regent aims to launch flying boat network in Hawaii
June 27, 2022
Transportation, labor, business, environmental groups object to Biden gas tax holiday proposal
June 23, 2022
Transit worker shortage could be exacerbated by proposed federal drug testing rules, labor leader says
June 22, 2022
FTA seeks public comments on automated transit bus research
June 15, 2022
Transit advocates create NYC subway safety plan to address root causes of crime
June 13, 2022
Traffic deaths addressed in House transportation subcommittee hearing
June 9, 2022
Efforts to reduce distracted driving a 'traffic safety culture failure'
June 8, 2022
EVTOL aircraft could become common in cities in the 2030s: Deloitte
June 7, 2022
Aerospace accelerator CEO forecasts a 'wave of disruptions' in urban air mobility
May 27, 2022
Autonomous transit buses will still need skilled operators, researchers say
May 20, 2022
Amtrak advances intercity corridor plan
May 19, 2022
Traffic fatalities hit 16-year high in 2021, with pedestrian deaths up 13%
May 18, 2022
Uber increases EV incentives to achieve its all-electric by 2030 goal
May 16, 2022
Motional, Uber Eats launch autonomous delivery pilot project in Santa Monica, California
May 16, 2022
These 3 technologies could make self-driving cars safer
May 11, 2022
Transit agencies struggle to access funding, rights-of-way, due to complex governance structures
May 9, 2022
As scooter activity rebounds, San Diego cracks down with new restrictions
May 6, 2022
GM and INRIX collaborate to provide safety data, insights to transportation officials
May 4, 2022
Michigan awards grants to spur EV equity and economic development
April 29, 2022
The race to add more public EV chargers
April 28, 2022
California readies regulations for zero-emission truck fleets
April 26, 2022
US transportation sector could cut carbon emissions 34% by 2030: analysis
April 22, 2022
Part boat, part plane, all electric: Entrepreneurs envision a new way to travel between coastal cities
April 21, 2022
Lyft to acquire bike-share equipment and technology supplier PBSC Urban Solutions
April 20, 2022
As cities redesign bus networks, planners stress community engagement
April 19, 2022
Proposed California EV regs could be adopted by other states
April 18, 2022
Robotic balloons could provide high-res images for numerous urban applications
April 14, 2022
California regulators to update vehicle emission requirements as state seeks to spur EV transition
April 13, 2022
Transit data providers join forces as Optibus acquires Trillium
April 12, 2022
Soaring pedestrian deaths in 2021 attributed, in part, to less traffic enforcement
April 7, 2022
Transportation Department outlines $20B for transit available this year through infrastructure law
April 7, 2022
To ease fuel-price pain, subsidies, gas tax holidays, rebates gain momentum across the US
April 5, 2022
Short Trips: How Amtrak, transit electrification and EV charging fare in 2023 Biden budget proposal
April 1, 2022
7 in 10 drivers use a mobile device behind the wheel: survey
March 31, 2022
Jacobs, StreetLight Data bank on big data as transit agencies confront infrastructure challenges
March 30, 2022
Biden calls for greater Amtrak, public transportation funds
March 29, 2022
Uber to add New York City taxis to its app
March 24, 2022
Short Trips: Futurist warns 'Cold War 2' could slow EV, AV transition
March 18, 2022
The 2020s will be a 'transformative' transportation era, Buttigieg says at SXSW
March 17, 2022
Congress and White House open the flow of public transportation funds
March 15, 2022
New VTOL aircraft to serve short routes by mid-decade: SXSW
March 15, 2022
7 ways cities can make transportation safer for women: study
March 11, 2022
Federal Highway Administration advances Complete Streets program
March 8, 2022
Short Trips: Will the Ukraine war slow the momentum for EVs?
March 4, 2022
Inflation, production backlogs hit electric transit bus manufacturer Proterra
March 3, 2022
US closes airspace to Russian planes
Feb. 28, 2022
Cities face rising transit crime that might deter riders
Feb. 25, 2022
Rail transit vulnerable to cyberattacks, experts say
Feb. 18, 2022
Two years out, transportation leaders reflect on pandemic changes
Feb. 15, 2022
Uber, Lyft talk city trends, micromobility, future of AVs on 2021 earnings calls
Feb. 11, 2022
2022 could be a big year for new transit openings if delays abate
Feb. 9, 2022
Concerns about safe deployment of autonomous vehicles aired at Congressional hearing
Feb. 4, 2022
More electric buses join transit fleets as costs and technology improve
Jan. 31, 2022
Connected vehicle tech at impasse as NTSB, FCC fight over spectrum issues
Jan. 28, 2022
How Keolis North America CEO sees the state of public transportation today
Jan. 25, 2022
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg praises smart city innovation at CES
Jan. 10, 2022
Electric, autonomous delivery vehicle boom expected on city streets as inventories and orders grow
Jan. 7, 2022
To cut traffic deaths, safety groups call for an approach that factors in human error
Dec. 21, 2021
Cities lack sufficient data to monitor their progress toward climate goals: report
Dec. 17, 2021
As infrastructure funds begin to flow, climate, safety, equity impacts are not enough, some say
Dec. 2, 2021
'The crossroads between climate and equity': Advocates push for transit justice
Dec. 1, 2021
Transit leaders debate urban mobility myths 'busted' by the pandemic
Nov. 24, 2021
Smart cities grapple with equity issues heightened by the pandemic
Nov. 23, 2021
Buyer interest in EVs grows as automakers introduce more appealing models
Nov. 18, 2021
Amtrak's $117B Northeast Corridor revamp expected to benefit local cities
Nov. 12, 2021
Smart city evolution: How cities have stepped back from a 'tech arms race'
Nov. 9, 2021
Transportation leaders react to passage of infrastructure bill with funds for transit, EVs, rail
Nov. 8, 2021
Traffic deaths soar in first half of 2021 as experts debate best solutions
Nov. 4, 2021
Greyhound acquired by fast-growing FlixMobility, which aims to expand bus travel in the US
Oct. 29, 2021
Amtrak plans major expansion by 2035 if infrastructure bill passes
Oct. 20, 2021

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