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

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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

Toyota to invest $500M in Uber for driverless vehicle collaboration

Uber will outfit Toyota Sienna minivans with its driverless technology and use the fleet for its ride-sharing service starting in 2021.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 29, 2018

FTA awards $84.5M for low- and no-emission transit project

The funding will largely go toward battery-electric buses and charging infrastructure, helping make systems more efficient as they try and woo back customers.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 29, 2018

Your city can't become 'smart' without proper payment infrastructure

Payment infrastructure is evolving at a rapid pace, yet few global metropolises have truly embraced the speed of innovation — and there needs to be a change in strategy.

By Tomas Likar • Aug. 29, 2018

California passes bill to coordinate EV charger planning

The bill would grant authority to the California Energy Commission to assess charging infrastructure build-out in an attempt to meet the state's ambitious EV goals.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 29, 2018

Denver DPW to paint parking spots for dockless vehicles

The painted zones, which will be open to any dockless vehicles, will be located at bus and transit stops experiencing heavy parking activity.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 28, 2018

Uber CEO: Moving business beyond ride-sharing is 'very valuable'

In an interview with Financial Times, Dara Khosrowshahi spoke about accomplishments during his first year at Uber and the desire to become a more bike-forward company.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 28, 2018

Drive.ai expands autonomous shuttle service to Arlington, TX

The company's vans will be available in the city’s entertainment district, serving the parking lots for major stadiums and the "day-to-day mobility needs for residents."

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 27, 2018

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

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