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Amtrak, DOT name developer for New York Penn Station renovation project
The Federal Railroad Administration also announced $200 million in additional funding for the $8 billion project.
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18 startups chosen to test tech solutions for NY transit systems
AI is part of several Transit Tech Lab proposals this year. The public-private initiative has brought 22 ideas to fruition for the MTA to date.
By Dan Zukowski • May 20, 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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Streetcar line extension opens in Kansas City, Missouri
The 10-year-old, fare-free KC Streetcar system now runs from the city’s downtown to the riverfront.
By Dan Zukowski • May 19, 2026 -
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Surface Transportation LegislationHouse committee agrees to $580B surface transportation legislation
The Republican and Democratic leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee propose EV registration fees and continued funding for Amtrak and public transportation.
By Dan Zukowski • May 18, 2026 -
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Dallas suburb exits regional transit agency
Highland Park, Texas, lost bus, paratransit and on-demand services after voters chose to withdraw from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system.
By Dan Zukowski • May 15, 2026 -
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Maryland enacts oversight boards for transit and commuter services
The state’s six-year, $22.1 billion transportation plan includes completion of a light rail line connecting two counties bordering Washington, D.C.
By Dan Zukowski • May 13, 2026 -
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Archer, Joby expect to begin commercial air taxi flights in US cities this year
“The goal is to have half a million people in the biggest cities in the country start to see these aircraft as part of your everyday commute,” Archer Aviation’s CEO said.
By Dan Zukowski • May 12, 2026 -
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Surface transportation legislation in 2026: What we know so far
Congress has begun work that will determine the next five years of funding and policies for highways, mass transit and other transportation modes.
By Dan Zukowski • May 7, 2026 -
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OpinionGovernments should help finance infrastructure — not construct and run it
When delays and cost escalations carry no financial consequence, they become routine. To prevent this, project governance structures must align capital with performance.
By Bob Hellman • May 7, 2026 -
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How cities and transit agencies are preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
An influx of out-of-town and international visitors creates challenges to keeping transit systems and roadways running smoothly.
By Smart Cities Dive Staff • May 5, 2026 -
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Washington, D.C., grants over $600,000 for EV charging stations
The D.C. Department of Energy and Environment is splitting the grants among three companies, including one that retrofits them into existing infrastructure and was previously awarded IIJA grants.
By Lamar Johnson • May 4, 2026 -
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Autonomous VW buses to begin microtransit service in Florida community
Beep and Moia plan to expand on-demand and scheduled circulator services throughout the country, Beep’s CEO said.
By Dan Zukowski • May 1, 2026 -
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How transit agencies can hire and keep front-line workers
An Urban Institute researcher predicts that “under current trends, the cost of service will go up over time.”
By Dan Zukowski • April 30, 2026 -
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Cities urged to apply now for safe streets and roads grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s SS4A funding opportunity may be its last if the program isn’t renewed, a Stantec executive said.
By Dan Zukowski • April 29, 2026 -
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Joby Aviation air taxi takes flight in NYC
The air taxi developer and the Federal Aviation Administration are demonstrating advanced air mobility in a nationwide tour.
By Dan Zukowski • April 28, 2026 -
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$1.1B available for railroad grade-crossing safety
The Crossing Safety Program aims to address the over 2,000 collisions and nearly 300 fatalities yearly since 2021.
By Dan Zukowski • April 27, 2026 -
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Surface Transportation LegislationBill to streamline transit project permitting introduced in House
The bipartisan legislation seeks to bring parity between transit and highway projects to the National Environmental Policy Act permitting process.
By Dan Zukowski • April 24, 2026 -
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How 4 trends favor intercity buses
As gas prices and air fares rise, more and better buses may entice travelers, an expert says.
By Dan Zukowski • April 23, 2026 -
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Surface Transportation LegislationCivic leaders outline 8 surface transportation priorities
Nine business-led organizations from major cities urged Congress to support passenger rail and transit programs in upcoming transportation legislation.
By Dan Zukowski • April 22, 2026 -
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Amtrak to get $4.7B for Northeast Corridor projects, opens bids for new long-distance trains
The U.S. Department of Transportation also opened applications for funding to improve passenger rail ridership and enhance multimodal connections with intercity buses.
By Dan Zukowski • April 21, 2026 -
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Virginia launches cross-state bus service
The state-supported Tidewater Current route links 10 cities from Virginia Beach to Harrisonburg, with a stop at Richmond International Airport.
By Dan Zukowski • April 20, 2026 -
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OpinionStuck in traffic: How to get the urban mobility dream moving
Policy fragmentation, weak incentives and political hesitation are stalling the future of urban mobility. Here’s how cities can break the gridlock.
By François-Joseph Van Audenhove, Mickael Tauvel, Arsene Ruhlman, Vadim Panarin and Philipp Seidel • April 20, 2026 -
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Los Angeles’s future-thinking strategy for 2028 Olympic venues
With support from builders like PCL, LA is investing in infrastructure to support the 2028 games.
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Atlanta transit agency’s revamped bus network starts Saturday
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority streamlined bus routes for “modern customers using transit in an ever-evolving Atlanta region,” it said.
By Dan Zukowski • April 17, 2026 -
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Transit and rail funding cuts in Trump budget ‘a dramatic step backward,’ advocates say
The fiscal year 2027 budget proposal slashes billions from transportation programs and eliminates funding for high-speed rail.
By Dan Zukowski • April 16, 2026
