National Safety Council: US on pace for 40K traffic deaths this year

Despite a slight reduction in the number of deaths between January and June 2018, compared with 2017, NSC's Ken Kolosh said “we aren’t making progress — we’re treading water."

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 24, 2018

Dockless Digest: Los Angeles to enforce moratorium; vandalism in Baltimore

Elsewhere, Boise, ID has new rules, Cleveland is considering regulations and docked bike-share system Nice Ride in Minneapolis will expand into dockless bikes.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 24, 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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35 California mayors sign on to support 100% EV state transit proposal

As a national leader in the deployment of electric buses, California regulators are proposing to transition the state's entire transit fleet to EV by 2040.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 23, 2018

AAA: Ride-hailing not a cost-effective replacement for car ownership

A study found it can cost city residents twice as much to use services like Uber and Lyft than it would to cover the same mileage in a car they own.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 22, 2018

Columbus, OH seeking partner to build transportation app

The city envisions a platform that compares trips using different mobility options, including dockless bikes and scooters, and allows users to pay for them.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 21, 2018

Stanford researchers design AI camera to make AVs more efficient

The system could eventually be shrunk to fit in a handheld device or drone, enhancing the AI capabilities of more devices by reducing computing needs.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 21, 2018

It's not just convenience: The car of the future will save lives and our planet

Connected and autonomous vehicles will prevent deaths on the roads while also helping reduce carbon emissions, but they must be tested fully to remove any doubts.

By Siegfried Gross • Aug. 20, 2018

Study: Public more aware, but more apprehensive, of AVs

Most respondents said they know more about fully automated vehicles, but the number of people that would ride in one has decreased in the last two years. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 20, 2018

Ford sends AV safety report to federal government

The company says "trust" is the "central challenge" in developing the technology, which has been received with some reluctance in recent public surveys.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 20, 2018

Boston expands bike-share network to unserved neighborhoods

Expansions will bring the full network to more than 300 stations and 3,000 bikes, up from the current 1,800 bikes.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 17, 2018

Dockless bike, scooter regulations move forward in Los Angeles

The city council's Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee approved the regulations, bringing them closer to a full council vote.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 17, 2018

Elon Musk pitches hyperloop tunnel to L.A. Dodgers stadium

The proposed 3.6-mile route would connect the ballpark to downtown through an underground tunnel in four minutes and cost $1 to ride.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 17, 2018

Safety report urges caution in transition to AVs

Jonathan Adkins of the Governor's Highway Safety Association (GHSA) warned that "[i]mperfect human drivers aren't disappearing anytime soon."

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 16, 2018

Transit group: Trump administration behind on $1.4B funding

Transportation for America said the Federal Transit Administration has awarded only $25 million of the nearly $1.4 billion allocated in its appropriations bill. 

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 16, 2018

Tech that turns light poles into EV chargers wins NYC climate award

Berlin-based Ubitricity won the first NYCx Climate Action Challenge, and will launch a pilot in the city with the potential for a multi-year demonstration project.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 15, 2018

Bird, Lime demonstrate 'A Day Without Scooters' in Santa Monica, CA

The companies protested an apparent "lock-out" of the city's bike and scooter pilot, following a city council committee recommendation for only Lyft and Jump to participate in the program.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 15, 2018

Rail leaders ‘optimistic’ about hitting train safety deadlines after federal warnings

Aspects of Positive Train Control must be implemented by the end of the year, something the American Public Transportation Association said is within reach.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 15, 2018

Los Angeles subway to install body scanners

The portable scanners — purchased from the U.K. company Thruvision — can screen passengers for metallic and non-metallic objects and can detect items from 30 feet away. 

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 15, 2018

Uber taps UT Austin for flying taxi tech

The university researchers will work with U.S. Army Research Labs to "explore the efficiency and noise signature of stacked co-rotating rotors" for VTOL aircrafts.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 14, 2018

Chicago aldermen seek ride-share regulations

Following New York City's lead, the two lawmakers want a driver minimum wage and are investigating a license cap to combat congestion and driver poverty.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 14, 2018

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