Initiative gives cities equal access to competitive EV bids

The Climate Mayors Electric Vehicle Purchasing Collaborative provides an online portal for cities to bid on the vehicles and charging infrastructure.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 12, 2018

Ford seeks $239M tax break for new Detroit campus

The car manufacturer is asking for fast-track incentive approval so it can start renovations before winter and prevent the building from deteriorating further.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 12, 2018

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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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Lyft commits to 100% renewable energy, full carbon neutrality

The company says it is "doubling down on our climate and clean energy commitments" just in time for the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 11, 2018

Report: Ride-hailing not pushing households to abandon cars

Despite studies and rhetoric that people would abandon personal cars and rely on Lyft and Uber, researchers from Arizona State University say that does not appear to be true.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 10, 2018

Detroit releases strategic transportation plan

The wide-reaching proposal requires dozens of city departments to collaborate on safety, transit and technology upgrades to improve mobility.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 10, 2018

Dockless Digest: Dallas man in fatal scooter accident

Elsewhere, Virginia cities crack down on Bird, Lime expands to Spokane, WA and dockless vehicles could soon return to Miami in a one-year pilot program.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 7, 2018

House Republicans call for Senate to act on AV legislation

In marking the one-year anniversary of passing the SELF DRIVE Act, House Energy & Commerce Committee members called on Senators to follow their lead.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 7, 2018

Lyft enters scooter business with Denver launch

The ride-hailing company had previously signaled that it would move into alternative transportation spaces when it acquired bike-share firm Motivate in July.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 7, 2018

Greenlots to demo real-time interaction between EV charging and power grid

The company will partner with Burns & McDonnell to test an open standards charging technology, which will allow real-time visibility into the network and data collection, while intending to move into the utility sector.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 7, 2018

Lyft tops LinkedIn's 2018 list of 'most sought-after startups'

The list, which ranks 50 young companies that are "reaching [an] escape velocity," also included Bird, Argo AI and Drive.ai.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 6, 2018

Chicago recruits Ray LaHood to lead transportation task force

LaHood's group is expected to present recommendations on mobility goals, low-carbon transportation sources and policy changes to accommodate autonomous technology.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 6, 2018

Uber announces new safety features for riders, drivers

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi unveiled a suite of initiatives including the use of smartphone sensors to detect long stops or suspected crashes.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 6, 2018

Siemens to unveil autonomous tram in Germany

The tram — which the companies say is the first such autonomous vehicle launched for research and development purposes — is designed to test the technological challenges of autonomous driving.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 5, 2018

Los Angeles approves new rules, 1-year pilot for dockless vehicles

Companies must obtain a permit through the city's Department of Transportation, and each will be limited to 3,000 bikes and scooters.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 5, 2018

Lyft partners with Detroit bike-share MoGo to offer discounts

MoGo pass holders will get Lyft discounts for selecting their pick-ups and drop-offs at docking stations.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 5, 2018

NYC releases revised streetcar plan

The 11-mile streetcar route along the Brooklyn-Queens waterfront will have 26 stops spaced approximately half a mile apart, with an estimated total cost of $2.73 billion.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 4, 2018

Report: Waymo's AV difficulties may delay launch

The company's driverless vehicle testing in Arizona has exposed challenges with turning and stopping short, among other basic functions.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 4, 2018

DC's Capital Bikeshare to introduce electric bikes

In an email to subscribers, the docked bike-share service announced it would add electric pedal assist bikes to its fleet.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 4, 2018

North American Bikeshare Association head reflects on 'booming industry'

Executive Director Samantha Herr said dockless and docked bikes can peacefully coexist and that relationships with cities are on the upswing.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 4, 2018

DC extends dockless pilot, requires locking mechanism for bikes

The city — one of the first to launch a dockless pilot — considers the program changes to be "minor."

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 31, 2018

Dockless Digest: Skip, Scoot claim victory in San Francisco

Elsewhere, Indianapolis welcomes back scooters, Columbus, OH sets new rules, Oklahoma City considers regulations and Razor arrives in San Diego.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 31, 2018

Connectivity beacons installed in Chicago to aid navigation

The city partnered with Waze and SpotHero to install the devices, which emit signals to prevent connectivity blackouts.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 31, 2018

DHS issues $88M in transit security grants

The funding will go toward programs to prevent terrorism and boost infrastructure resilience, with a heavy focus on urban rail systems.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 30, 2018

Study: Cities with more transit use could cut road deaths by 40%

The analysis by the American Public Transportation Association and Vision Zero Network called for higher investment to encourage more riders and stem an "unfortunate trend."

By Chris Teale • Aug. 30, 2018

Bird releases mobility management tech suite for local governments

The platform includes data dashboards, geo-fencing, community mode and rider education, all designed to help cities manage electric scooters.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 30, 2018