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Transit agencies, bus companies take on human trafficking
Training frontline workers and educating passengers about how to spot trafficking may increase “the possibility of saving the victim,” a transit leader said.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 25, 2026 -
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Light rail moves forward in Austin, Texas
With a construction team named, work on the 10-mile line is expected to begin next year and finish in 2033.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 24, 2026 -
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TrendlineTop 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.
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California lends $590M to keep Bay Area transit running
The loan will prevent service cuts in the near term, but a long-term solution depends on a November 2026 regional ballot measure.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 23, 2026 -
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3 state-level parking reform efforts to watch
To encourage housing development, more states are ending parking spot minimums.
By Ryan Kushner • Feb. 23, 2026 -
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Pedestrian, biking infrastructure improvements on tap for Atlanta suburb
Sandy Springs, Georgia, residents want trails and green space, they told the city. With funds from a local sales tax, two projects are underway.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 20, 2026 -
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Surface Transportation LegislationLocal leaders want more say in federal transportation funding
Local officials will meet with congressional leaders in the coming weeks to discuss bipartisan legislation that aims to deliver funds to communities more efficiently.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 18, 2026 -
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NYC commits to $1B expansion of its automated traffic safety enforcement program
The New York City Department of Transportation will quadruple the number of red-light camera installations across the five boroughs and upgrade older equipment.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 13, 2026 -
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Trump administration moves to require 100% domestic materials in EV chargers
Renewable energy advocates say the proposal would further delay the buildout of charging station infrastructure and undermine U.S. competitiveness.
By Nathan Owens • Feb. 13, 2026 -
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Will drivers accept technologies that limit speeding?
A study in California, where Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill to require speed-assistance systems in new vehicles, concluded that driver education and control would help acceptance.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 12, 2026 -
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Bus driver retention requires better scheduling, communication: report
“Driver retention is about quality of life,” said an Optibus executive who helped lead a 22-page study released today.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 10, 2026 -
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Uber prepares for World Cup with payment kiosks for international tourists
The kiosks, to be installed at airports, hotels and ports, enable visitors to easily book and pay for a ride.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 9, 2026 -
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How one city increased transit bus speeds by 20%
San José, California, employs AI traffic signaling to favor buses, helping keep them on schedule.
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US House bill would fund transit safety ambassadors
The bill aims to provide federal grants for programs based on a successful initiative to reduce crime on San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit system.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 5, 2026 -
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Uber CEO outlines AV plans
Uber expects to have robotaxis in 15 cities by the end of this year, but AVs will not replace all human drivers, the company’s CEO said.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 4, 2026 -
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Transit-oriented development bill introduced in Congress
The bipartisan Build HUBS Act would incentivize construction of more housing near transit lines nationwide.
By Julie Strupp • Feb. 4, 2026 -
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US DOT looks to limit traffic safety camera funding
Automated red-light and speed enforcement cameras will no longer be eligible for certain federal grants except in school or work zones.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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The Smart Cities outlook for 2026: Pressure points for city leaders
As cities navigate housing reform, transportation needs, climate resilience, AI and changes in federal funding, 2026 will be a consequential year for how they govern, budget and protect their autonomy.
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Ohio DOT-Honda project demonstrates connected vehicle road hazard detection
Connected vehicle data could improve worker safety and reduce costs, partners said about the two-year project's results.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 30, 2026 -
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How cities are using AI in 2026
“We’re all in learning mode … and looking at it with a wary eye,” one mayor said about AI’s potential for municipal operations. Read more in this 2026 outlook.
By Vicky Uhland and Robyn Lawrence • Updated Feb. 2, 2026 -
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Deep Dive // Surface Transportation LegislationSurface transportation bill will shape the U.S. transportation outlook
Preserving public transit funding, increasing safety and issues of local and state control are among stakeholder priorities. Can lawmakers forge a bipartisan path forward?
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 29, 2026 -
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Hudson Tunnel construction may stop as Trump withholds funding
Nearly 1,000 workers will lose their jobs on Feb. 6 if the $16 billion project in New York and New Jersey is put on hold, the project authority said.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 28, 2026 -
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Trump administration must release EV charger funds, court rules
The court order clears the way for states to implement infrastructure plans they’ve worked for years to develop, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy said.
By Diana DiGangi • Jan. 27, 2026 -
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LA to build computer-controlled subway line along Sepulveda corridor
The $24 billion project could cut travel time in half and improve air quality and traffic safety, Los Angeles County’s transit agency says.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 27, 2026 -
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Congress advances transportation funding bill
The legislation largely maintains funding for public transportation and passenger rail but slashes a program to add intercity passenger trains.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 22, 2026 -
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Remote work, extreme weather reshaping urban traffic patterns, report finds
Los Angeles, Honolulu, San Francisco and New York City are the nation’s most congested cities in TomTom’s 2025 traffic index.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 21, 2026
