DC Council approves 5% tax hike on Uber, Lyft

The ride-hailing companies had called for a tiered system that would have taxed shared rides less, but lawmakers approved an across-the-board increase, even as the Uber CEO called for a tax that is "fair and equitable."

By Chris Teale • June 27, 2018

New York governor approves LaGuardia Airport connector train to NYC

The airport's current transit connections to downtown are limited, but this proposal is taking heat from some quarters for its projected indirect route.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 26, 2018

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Creative crosswalks: Street art meets safety enhancement

Bright colors and unique designs in crosswalks can create a sense of community and enhance pedestrian connectivity, all the while keeping people and drivers safe.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 26, 2018

Lime reportedly launching two-seater electric cars by year's end

The launch would be a foray into a different avenue of vehicle-sharing for the company, and follows a promise of “transit pods” that would move at 40 mph.

By Jason Plautz • June 25, 2018

Summit, NJ adopts infrastructure changes to protect distracted pedestrians

Though the city has not seen a fatality since 2011, but Police Chief Robert Weck said proactive measures were necessary "to put safety first."

By Jason Plautz • June 25, 2018

Report: 5G could boost autonomous vehicle safety

The technology presents partnership opportunities, with possibilities including allowing a remote human operator to take over driving control for safety. 

By Katie Pyzyk • June 25, 2018

Miami kicks out dockless scooter companies

The city joined a growing list of those to issue cease and desist orders to the businesses, which have pledged to work with municipalities and be more responsible partners.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 25, 2018

San Francisco subway, rail among world's costliest

Bay Area rail projects' ongoing costs could limit the scope of a planned $21 billion, multi-county transit capital program.

By Kim Slowey • June 25, 2018

Police: Uber safety driver in Tempe, AZ crash distracted by streaming video

The latest findings of the safety driver's distractedness, coupled with a previous report on the AV's detection failures, indicate improvements are needed before safety concerns are fully addressed.

By Chris Teale • June 25, 2018

Boston expands autonomous vehicle testing citywide

Karl Iagnemma, president of nuTonomy parent company Aptiv, wrote that new tests would expose them to some of the most “challenging and complex” roads in the nation.

By Jason Plautz • June 22, 2018

Los Angeles transit leaders tout continued effort to ease congestion, innovate

The Metro State of the Agency report highlighted plans to revamp the bus system and focus on equitable transit services while focusing on environmentally-focused initiatives.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 22, 2018

Citymapper integrates dockless bike information into app

Users will be able to find the closest Mobike or Ofo dockless bikes in 39 urban areas, including eight U.S. cities, with the app displaying route combinations that includes driving, walking, ride-share, bike-share and public transit.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 22, 2018

Sprint to test robotic, self-driving EV chargers in NYC

Getting the robots from the testing stage to reality depends on a confluence of new technologies, including 5G, IoT installation and autonomous vehicle tech.

By Jason Plautz • June 22, 2018

Uber launches EV Champions Initiative in 7 cities

The program aims to increase the use of electric vehicles by offering cash incentives and new app features to drivers.

By Jason Plautz • June 21, 2018

Toyota exec: We should 'choose our own adventure' for AV tech growth

Senior Manager Paul Fanson said that full vehicle autonomy may not be the "end-game" but cautioned against the pursuit of the "magical unicorn that we're all looking for, disruptive technology." 

By Chris Teale • June 21, 2018

How TransitScreen helps city dwellers preserve a valuable asset: time

CEO and Co-founder Matt Caywood said by curating transit information, people can make better and more efficient mobility decisions.

By Kristin Musulin • June 21, 2018

Blink eyes significant EV charging expansion via smart streetlights

Blink Charging and Israel's Ya’acobi Brothers Group are working together to integrate controlled electric vehicle charging with smart city infrastructure.

By Robert Walton • June 21, 2018

European scooter company Muving makes US debut in Atlanta

The dockless service, active in 12 countries around the world, will work with the city to establish orderly deployment and avoid backlash.

By Jason Plautz • June 20, 2018

6 transit agencies to receive free assistance for on-demand mobility projects

The Shared-Use Mobility Center will partner with the six authorities for a year on microtransit, autonomous vehicle research and other initiatives.

By Chris Teale • June 20, 2018

In AV testing, American Center for Mobility looks to maintain area's 'spirit of innovation'

Previously the site of plants where bombers were built in World War II, the Ypsilanti, MI site is now home to a major proving ground for autonomous vehicles.

By Chris Teale • June 20, 2018

Portland, OR launches street sensor safety project

The 200 sensors will gather traffic and pedestrian data on the city's most dangerous streets, then use the information to make upgrades.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 19, 2018

Coalition forms to examine autonomous vehicles' workforce impact

The Partnership for Transportation Innovation and Opportunity will work to boost awareness of new opportunities that could accompany AVs.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 19, 2018

Detroit’s Chief of Mobility Innovation on transit pilots in a car-centric city

Smart Cities Dive caught up with Mark de la Vergne at the Meeting of the Minds Mobility Summit to discuss partnerships with the private sector, among other topics.

By Chris Teale • June 19, 2018

Columbus, OH puts up $30K for electric taxis

The seed money will cover 10 EVs and is meant to collect data on vehicle usage, with the research to be used to endorse replacing conventional taxis with electric power.

By Jason Plautz • June 19, 2018

How AVs could be a boon to transit equity and efficiency

At the Meeting of the Minds Mobility Summit last week in Ann Arbor, MI, speakers emphasized the need for equitable access to transportation and how microtransit can be a good avenue for autonomous vehicle usage.

By Chris Teale • June 18, 2018