Transportation

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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 • April 23, 2026
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    Surface Transportation Legislation

    Civic 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 • April 22, 2026
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    Trendline

    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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    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 • 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 • April 20, 2026
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    Opinion

    Stuck 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.

    April 20, 2026
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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 • 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 • April 16, 2026
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    Uber eyes $10B robotaxi investment: Financial Times

    The ride-hailing company may begin a shift from driver-owned vehicles to company-owned robotaxi fleets, according to the newspaper.

    By • April 15, 2026
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    $657M for ferries available from 3 FTA grant programs

    Separately, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $517 million in grants for bridges in rural areas.

    By • April 13, 2026
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    It’s the most dangerous part of a transit bus trip. These experts have ideas to make it safer.

    A report from the Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety recommends ways to reduce pedestrian crashes at or near bus stops.

    By • April 10, 2026
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    How cities can prepare to overcome FIFA World Cup transportation hurdles

    Three transit experts offer recommendations for public transit, traffic congestion and coordinating with law enforcement officials.

    By • April 9, 2026
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    Courtesy of Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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    Los Angeles to open subway extension May 8

    The nearly 4-mile extension is the first of three that will provide a through ride from downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills by 2027.

    By • April 7, 2026
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    Surface Transportation Legislation

    5 policy principles that will be key to next surface transportation bill

    A Consumer Reports white paper evaluates six options to fund highways, bridges and mass transit.

    By • April 6, 2026
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    Automated traffic safety cameras: life-saving or revenue-raising?

    Automated technologies have reduced speeding and red-light violations in some cities. The U.S. Department of Transportation wants to limit their use.

    By • April 3, 2026
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    US traffic deaths in 2025 lowest since 2019

    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates have shown continued declines in roadway fatalities since 2022.

    By • April 2, 2026
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    Generative AI is the future of traffic engineering, Miovision says

    Its AI agent for transit authorities and traffic engineers provides both efficiency and safety benefits, the company says.

    By • April 1, 2026
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    US DOT opens $1B in funding for safe streets and roads

    Eligible projects can include those for pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation, motorists and commercial vehicle operators.

    By • March 31, 2026
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    Opinion

    Mega-events are coming. Cities are overlooking their most affordable transit fix.

    As the U.S. prepares for the 2026 World Cup, America 250 and the 2028 Olympics, transportation systems will be pushed to their limits. Intercity buses offer scalable capacity at minimal public cost.

    By Kai Boysan • March 31, 2026
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    Floating light rail bridge — the world’s first — opens in Seattle area

    Crowds showed up on opening day to ride the Crosslake Connection expansion to Sound Transit's Link 2 Line, expected to carry 50,000 daily riders.

    By • March 30, 2026
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    Bus industry group launches scholarship for human trafficking survivors

    Traffickers often use intercity buses to transport victims, according to the American Bus Association.

    By • March 27, 2026
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    5 strategies to help transit ballot measures succeed

    Early planning and collaboration with professionals and legislators are key to gaining support for locally funded transit improvements, experts say.

    By • March 26, 2026
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    Puget Sound Energy is turning to EVs for backup power and grid support

    The utility is partnering with Ford and Kia to test whether electric vehicles can keep homes running and support grid resilience during outages.

    By Brian Martucci • March 26, 2026
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    How smart transit bus doors could improve passenger safety

    An artificial intelligence system from Wabtec can detect when riders enter or exit a bus.

    By • March 24, 2026
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    New York’s MTA plans to replace more than a third of its subway fleet

    “We are in the midst of a public transit renaissance in New York,” said Gov. Kathy Hochul.

    By • March 23, 2026