Transportation

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    Joby, Toyota form electric air taxi joint venture

    The new entity aims to support the certification and commercial production of Joby’s eVTOL aircraft. The companies' strategic alliance has been in the works since 2024.

    By Sara Samora • July 2, 2026
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    World Cup drives record public transit ridership in US match cities

    Transit agencies in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Seattle are reporting new highs in ridership on certain game days.

    By • July 2, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive

    From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
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    Will US high-speed rail projects ever leave the station?

    California’s San Francisco-Los Angeles project looks to the private sector for help, but other privately funded projects are struggling.

    By • Updated July 2, 2026
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    Aging, mobility and resilience projects get $8.3M from AARP

    Fast-track projects ranging from safer streets and transit access to home-sharing and disaster preparedness were among those funded at a record level this year. 

    By Vicky Uhland • July 1, 2026
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    Hudson Tunnel funding restored by federal court

    Construction of the $16 billion project in New York and New Jersey can now continue. The Trump administration froze its funding, causing work to briefly stop in February.

    By • June 30, 2026
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    NYC prepares electric air taxi vertiports

    Existing heliports need charging infrastructure and additional electrical power to accommodate initial flights expected to begin later this year.

    By • June 29, 2026
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    New bus rapid transit line opens in Salt Lake City

    Bus ridership is near pre-pandemic levels, the Utah Transit Authority said.

    By • June 26, 2026
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    Air taxi manufacturer Eve Air Mobility takes a different path to flight

    The Florida-based company, closely linked to aircraft manufacturer Embraer, sees air taxis as a way to relieve traffic congestion in crowded cities.

    By • June 25, 2026
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    On-route electric bus chargers coming to Alexandria, Virginia

    The chargers will keep the city’s growing fleet of battery-electric buses on the road longer.

    By • June 24, 2026
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    Virginia approves 6-year, $28.5B infrastructure plan

    The massive plan will fund more than 4,300 construction and infrastructure jobs across the state.

    By Matthew Thibault • June 22, 2026
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    Lyft charting a path toward more walkable, connected cities

    Could bikes, scooters, ride-hailing and robotaxi services be an opportunity to have fewer cars on the road? Lyft’s chief policy officer thinks so.

    By • June 22, 2026
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    Chicago to buy, renovate Greyhound bus terminal

    The city’s action, aimed at improving the customer experience for some 450,000 riders each year, saves the bus station from possible closure or demolition.

    By • June 18, 2026
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    Biking in US cities is getting better, 2026 report says

    In PeopleForBikes’ annual rating, the number of cities with bike infrastructure that scored 50 or higher on a 100-point scale more than doubled this year.

    By • June 17, 2026
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    With 125 speed camera installations, LA’s speed safety program becomes California’s largest

    Speeding behavior and crash history factor into installation sites, with many locations using multiple cameras, Verra Mobility said.

    By • June 16, 2026
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    How transit agencies are tackling rising fuel costs

    While airlines raise fares to cover higher fuel prices, public transportation agencies can’t easily pass those costs on to riders.

    By • June 12, 2026
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    Lime adds more e-bikes and e-scooters in select World Cup cities

    Based on its experience at the Paris and Milan Olympic Games, the micromobility company will adjust operations and offer a 90-minute fixed-rate pass.

    By • June 11, 2026
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    Pedestrian death rates remain high: Smart Growth America study

    More than three-quarters of cities studied saw higher average fatality rates over the past five years, but federal programs for pedestrian safety are at risk.

    By • June 10, 2026
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    NY breaks ground on Second Avenue subway extension to East Harlem

    The project moves forward after the Trump administration released funding it halted last year.

    By • June 9, 2026
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    Surface Transportation Legislation

    House transportation committee commits to ‘safety, reliability’ while reviewing Trump FY 2027 budget ask

    “We've had a productive session so far,” said Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., during a markup session of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    By • June 5, 2026
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    To celebrate a growing subway line, LA throws a launch party

    The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority emphasized the D Line's impact on the communities it will serve amid the glamor of the launch's dignitaries and celebrities.

    By • June 4, 2026
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    How do transportation agencies address human trafficking? US DOT awards recognize innovation

    New “counter-trafficking tools, initiatives, campaigns, and technologies” can qualify for monetary awards in a program accepting applications through June 22.

    By • June 3, 2026
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    To help public agencies reduce roadway risk, platform combines diverse datasets

    The Safety Hub tool from Replica and Arity gives communities “the insight they need to act before tragedy occurs,” Arity’s president said.

    By • June 2, 2026
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    Nominate a project for the 2026 Smart Cities Dive Community Project Awards

    The awards will highlight innovation and effective use of technology to solve real community problems.

    By • June 2, 2026
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    Waymo rolls out purpose-built robotaxis

    New autonomous vehicles featuring Waymo’s latest software are expected to perform better in harsh winter conditions.

    By • June 1, 2026
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    Washington Union Station renovation gets $466M from US DOT

    The Department of Transportation will take a lead role in redeveloping the station and increasing its revenue potential.

    By • May 29, 2026