San Francisco subpoenas Uber, Lyft for driver wage information

The request comes after a California Supreme Court ruling that set new requirements for companies using independent contractors, including that they provide fair wages and benefits.

By Jason Plautz • May 31, 2018

Coord unveils Routing API to support multimodal trip planning

The API has launched for Washington, DC and NYC, with plans to expand into other geographic regions soon.

By Kristin Musulin • May 30, 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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Uber rolls out 911 panic button in US app

In what continues to be a turbulent time for Uber, the 911 assistance is a tangible step toward improving the company's safety record.

By Jason Plautz • May 30, 2018

Car2Go to leave Toronto and Columbus, OH markets

The exit from Toronto follows a months-long feud with the city over proposed "free-float" parking rules, while the exit from Columbus is a matter of fit.

By Jason Plautz • May 30, 2018

NYC selects 5 companies for dockless bike-share pilot

The city's Department of Transportation will use the trial period to determine future steps, such as expanding the pilot program or launching in new areas of the city.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated July 9, 2018

To stay competitive, Houston mayor urges new transit options

Mayor Sylvester Turner's emphasis on keeping Houston competitive comes just months after it failed to make the shortlist for Amazon’s HQ2.

By Chris Teale • May 29, 2018

San Francisco opens applications for yearlong dockless scooter pilot

The pilot will give five companies permits to operate up to 500 scooters each, but those who do not comply with the new requirements will face hefty fines and even rejection of permit applications.

By Kristin Musulin • May 29, 2018

Portland, OR to standardize protected bike lane design

The city will soon roll out an official design book that will offer seven basic designs for various streets and intersections. 

By Jason Plautz • May 29, 2018

Spin makes ‘partnership promise’ to get permission from cities before launches

After missteps in several jurisdictions by their competitors, the dockless bike-share company pledged to "respect the rule of law."

By Jason Plautz • May 25, 2018

Tampa-Orlando hyperloop could be in central Florida's future

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has rejected previous proposals for a high-speed rail.

By Kim Slowey • May 24, 2018

80% of transit buses expected to go electric by 2040, report forecasts

California regulators expect to vote in September on a proposal to transition all transit systems in the state to 100% zero emissions by 2040.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 24, 2018

New York MTA unveils subway repair plan on sped-up timeline

The proposal is a serious acceleration of goals laid out in last summer’s $800 million emergency rescue package, which had a 50-year time frame for repair goals.

By Jason Plautz • May 24, 2018

Lyft reportedly eyes electric scooter expansion in San Francisco

The move — which has not been confirmed by the company — comes just two months after Uber acquired the dockless bike-sharing company Jump.

By Jason Plautz • May 23, 2018

Pace launches bike-share program in Austin, TX following dockless crackdown

Pace is one of the only dockless networks in the U.S. that has an attached cable on its bikes, allowing the company to comply with recently passed rules in the city.

By Jason Plautz • May 22, 2018

Community pushes back on plans for 1st transit-oriented district in Nashville, TN

The Donelson suburb would have new apartments, condos and retail around an existing train stop, but community members worry about the impacts on affordable housing.

By Chris Teale • May 21, 2018

Lime launches bike-sharing on Native American territory, US military base

The mobility company touts it is the first of its kind to launch dockless bike-share programs in such communities.

By Kristin Musulin • May 21, 2018

Boring Company previews Los Angeles plan: $1 rides on all-electric underground pods

Elon Musk’s underground ambitions to defeat what he calls "soul-sucking traffic" are sky-high.

By Jason Plautz • May 21, 2018

Honolulu officials consider P3 to complete $8B rail project

Consultants told the local rail authority that bringing in the private sector could help control costs and reduce taxpayer risk. 

By Kim Slowey • May 21, 2018

Transit leaders: Lack of funding leads to negative economic consequences

A report found that there is a $90 billion backlog in restoration and modernization, while businesses lose almost $60 billion a year in revenue from unreliable public transportation.

By Chris Teale • May 18, 2018

Lyft partners with Florida's Brightline to enhance rider services

At all three of Brightline's stations, Lyft will offer pick-up and drop-off "lounge" areas, wayfinding communications and a designated area for drivers to wait for new rides. 

By Jason Plautz • May 18, 2018

Report urges local governments to organize the ‘chaos’ of dockless bike-share

ITDP highlighted success stories in Dublin and Guangzhou, China, where both issued guidelines and a code of conduct to control dockless bike-share. 

By Chris Teale • May 18, 2018

Paris starts study on free public transportation for all

Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced the ambitious proposal as part of wider efforts to curb emissions and improve the environment in the French capital.

By Chris Teale • May 17, 2018

Lawsuits threaten to derail Musk's Los Angeles tunnel

Activists in Southern California are pushing back against the city's proposal to exempt the tunnel plans from some environmental reviews.

By Kim Slowey • May 17, 2018

Siemens: Los Angeles must transform energy, transit systems to hit sustainability goals

The report calls for the city to move to 100% renewable electricity and 45% passenger travel by transit and active transport by 2050.

By Kristin Musulin • May 17, 2018

San Francisco to fully electrify bus fleet by 2035

Mayor Mark Farrell announced last month a goal to zero out the city’s net emissions by 2050. Transportation reportedly makes up 46%.

By Jason Plautz • May 17, 2018