Transportation
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FTA focuses on rail transit collisions with cars, pedestrians at street level
Nineteen people died and 133 were injured last year after collisions with transit trains that run in and alongside city streets.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 28, 2023 -
‘Everybody’s going to be impacted’: Fed shutdown would delay civil work
Infrastructure projects will be held up if the government is not funded by Sunday, according to the White House and the American Society of Civil Engineers’ president.
By Julie Strupp • Updated Sept. 27, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Drew Angerer via Getty ImagesTrendlineVehicle Electrification
Cities and states are trying to harness the growing electric vehicle market to meet decarbonization goals while ensuring the rollout of these vehicles is being done equitably. Their efforts are aided by an influx of federal support.
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NYSE suspends trading of Bird Global stock
The micromobility company has struggled since going public in late 2021, but Bird’s interim CEO says the delisting won’t affect its commitment to the cities it works with.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 26, 2023 -
Florida’s Brightline kicks off passenger rail service to Orlando
The 235-mile intercity line connects Miami and other South Florida cities to the resort destination. Orlando’s mayor called the privately owned service “a transformational step forward.”
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 25, 2023 -
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The secret to building a strong CFI funding application
Make your CFI funding application stand out with these simple tips.
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Amtrak to triple infrastructure investment over two years
With funding from the 2021 infrastructure law, Amtrak plans major work on bridges, tunnels and other projects.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 22, 2023 -
Retrieved from House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Buttigieg grilled over rollout of infrastructure funds by House committee
Some Republican committee members questioned the pace of funding and its climate and equity aims while Democrats were largely supportive of the Biden administration's goals.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Bird acquires Spin in $19M deal
The acquisition makes Bird the largest micromobility operator in North America by market share as the industry faces financial headwinds.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 19, 2023 -
New Orleans adds AI technology to improve traffic safety around streetcar lines
Smart sensors from NoTraffic will be part of a traffic monitoring system powered by artificial intelligence in a partnership between local authorities and the private sector.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 19, 2023 -
NYC Council approves safety-focused e-bike and e-scooter trade-in program
The program would help owners upgrade to electric bikes and e-scooters that meet UL certification requirements set by a New York City law that took effect Sept. 16.
By Dan Zukowski • Updated Sept. 21, 2023 -
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Charging ahead: How remote access capabilities improve EV charging infrastructure
Take a closer look at how remote access improves on-the-go-charging.
Sept. 18, 2023 -
Curb-management innovations: Lessons from smart and zero-emission loading zone pilots
Local business pushback, regulatory barriers and other challenges face cities testing ways to create more orderly curb traffic.
By Karen Kroll • Sept. 14, 2023 -
California’s Senate passes bill to restrict driverless trucks
The measure could require an operator onboard heavy autonomous vehicles for years. Supporters and opponents both argued that the matter relates to safety.
By David Taube • Sept. 14, 2023 -
Urban Air Mobility
Air taxis will soon be flying over major US cities
“There’s a role for municipalities to play” in building out air taxi infrastructure, said a former FAA acting administrator, but time is short.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 12, 2023 -
How 2 big US transit agencies approach equity
Community members, small businesses and the agency's own workforce can provide crucial input to programs and projects, agency executives said.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 8, 2023 -
Commercial drone use to expand as FAA approves remotely piloted operations
The Federal Aviation Administration authorized three companies to fly drones outside the visual range of operators, amid mounting concerns about safety, privacy and noise.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 7, 2023 -
Ignoring AI is not a viable option for transportation officials: report
Artificial intelligence can create safer, more convenient and more equitable transportation systems, says an Eno Center for Transportation report.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 6, 2023 -
Opinion
New York City just mandated electric ride-sharing vehicles. Other mayors should take notice.
Ride-sharing vehicles should be the first movers when it comes to cities’ vehicle electrification efforts, argues Revel’s CEO.
By Frank Reig • Sept. 6, 2023 -
Fleet electrification: 5 principles to help state and local governments plan
World Resources Institute researchers spoke with local governments, transit agencies and consultants to uncover the pitfalls of and best practices for shifting to electric vehicles.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 1, 2023 -
Tech company unveils AI-powered platform to determine ideal EV charging sites
Freewire Technologies’ tool aims to help the businesses and c-store retailers using its chargers determine optimal locations to place them.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 31, 2023 -
Bird loses permit to operate scooters in Baltimore
The shared micromobility company faces numerous business challenges along with losing its permit in the Maryland city of nearly 600,000 residents.
By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 31, 2023 -
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IIJA just the beginning of infrastructure remediation, civil engineering group president says
ASCE's Maria Lehman says the infusion of federal funding will help address long-neglected upkeep across the country, but states and the private sector must also pitch in.
By Julie Strupp • Aug. 30, 2023 -
Florida officials warn EV owners to move vehicles away from ‘catastrophic’ storm surge
Florida reported 21 electric vehicle battery fires associated with flooding during Hurricane Ian in 2022. "We know that the saltwater ... can compromise these batteries," the state's fire marshal said.
By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 30, 2023 -
Transit bus makers struggling despite federal funding support
Major transit bus manufacturers can't keep up with orders, and some have encountered financial difficulties.
By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 29, 2023 -
Are automated driving systems the answer to traffic deaths?
Autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems promise road safety improvements, but are also the subject of safety regulators' investigations.
By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 28, 2023