VW-backed Electrify America launches ad campaign to promote EVs

The ad is brand-neutral, and the "Plug into the Present" website associated with the campaign allows consumers to compare models across different EV brands.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 14, 2018

Lime expands equity program to entire vehicle fleet nationwide

Those eligible for Lime Access can unlock the company's dockless scooters and e-bikes at a 50% discount, while its traditional pedal bikes offer a 95% discount.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 10, 2018

IIHS warns of flawed electronic driver assist features

The Virginia-based research group tested adaptive cruise control and active lane control systems in the Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model S, a BMW 5-Series, the Volvo S-90 and the Mercedes E-Class.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 10, 2018

Houston approves docked bike-share expansion

One council member opposed the expansion, saying that BCycle "will not get another vote" from him until the network is expanded to underserved communities.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 10, 2018

NYC becomes first US city to regulate ride-hailing

Drivers must now receive a minimum wage of $17.22 an hour, while new licenses will be frozen for a year as the Taxi and Limousine Commission studies the industry.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 9, 2018

California moves to preserve vehicle standards in face of EPA rollback

State air regulators on Tuesday released a plan that would keep tougher emissions rules in place for California if the Trump administration moves to weaken federal standards. 

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 9, 2018

Study: Cab drivers, not truckers, at risk with AV proliferation

The research found that truckers are unlikely to be significantly affected because of the existing driver shortage and the belief that autonomous tech will support, instead of replace, them.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 9, 2018

Advocates urge less 'victim-blaming,' better street designs to reduce pedestrian deaths

Representatives said the upwards trend in fatalities is troubling, and that cities should be more welcoming to all modes of transport to help get the issue under control.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 8, 2018

StreetLight Data gets $10M in funding for expansion, innovation

The company plans to use the boost in capital to fund its transportation data analytics capabilities and move into new regions.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 8, 2018

Denver releases set of community growth plans

The visions in Denveright are based on two years of community outreach, and cover land use, transportation, and parks and recreation.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 7, 2018

Cities should embrace the scooter revolution

Something as simple as the electric scooter — once thought of as a child’s toy — can unlock a world of benefits for communities and governments, but only if policymakers have a vision for the future.

By Joe Rinzel • Aug. 6, 2018

US Senate passes ‘minibus’ containing transit, EPA funding

The spending bill includes $16.1 billion for public transit and $8.1 billion for the EPA — which is $2.7 billion more than what was requested in the Trump administration's FY 2019 budget proposal.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 6, 2018

LA Metro to develop MaaS system for TAP smart card program

The account-based system will become a one-stop shop for payments and signups across all mobility services including bike-share and microtransit.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 3, 2018

Sacramento, CA reaches deal with Phantom Auto for 6-month AV pilot

The vehicles will be monitored and telecontrolled by technicians at the company's headquarters in Mountain View, CA.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 3, 2018

Bird establishing fund for protected bike lanes

The company is also establishing a Global Safety Advisory Board to work on policies and education to make electric scooter use safer.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 3, 2018

Phoenix transit agency partners with Waymo for driverless vehicle pilot

The program by Valley Metro aims to fill first mile/last mile transportation gaps in what is new territory for the Alphabet-backed AV company.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 2, 2018

Uber, Lyft agree to proposed San Francisco ride-sharing tax

Under the proposed deal, the city would collect a 3.25% tax on net rider fares for single trips and 1.5% on shared trips that originate in its limits.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 2, 2018

EPA proposes to freeze auto emission standards, revoke California EV rules

The move could be met with opposition from utilities, which support pro-EV policies, but the EPA administrator said he is open to compromise with California.

By Gavin Bade • Aug. 2, 2018

NYC creates office to address discrimination by taxi, for-hire vehicle drivers

The Office of Inclusion aims to eliminate ride refusals based on location and racial biases through anti-discrimination training for drivers.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 2, 2018

The students bringing smart city concepts to life with ‘unconstrained creativity’

At NYU's 2018 Science of Smart Cities program, founder Ben Esner lauded students' efforts to build innovations like climate-measuring drones and smart bridge technology.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 2, 2018

Petition calls for DC to expand bike-share program to 20K bikes

An open letter from advocacy groups urged the city to make sure the system is safe and equitable, and encouraged DC legislators to take "bold action."

By Sean Gibbons • Aug. 1, 2018

Why the dramatic decline in car ownership could give life to the transportation industry

The momentous shift in consumer sentiment, coupled with the explosion of ride-share services, has already altered transportation as we know it — and it won't stop there.

By Gary Hallgren • Aug. 1, 2018

Revel launches moped service in Brooklyn, NY

The company's founders say they're trying to introduce more shared options to the borough without "disrupting" the existing transportation system.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 1, 2018

Uber shuts down self-driving truck unit

The company wants to instead focus on the development of self-driving cars, leaving one fewer player in the market to work on autonomous truck tech. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 1, 2018

Lyft to Chicago drivers: Ditch your car, get free rides

Windy City drivers who give up their vehicles for a month will get alternative transportation credits.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 1, 2018