California Gov. Brown backs over-budget bullet train in final address

The project is $27 billion over budget and behind schedule, but according Brown, cost overruns — and lawsuits — are just part of the process.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 29, 2018

Advocacy group: States must enact better traffic laws to prevent fatalities

A new report from Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety recommends 16 laws that states should adopt to mitigate road fatalities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 25, 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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Elon Musk officially presents plans for massive tunnel under Los Angeles

Musk's Boring Company said the project, which would be privately funded, aims to "alleviate soul-destroying traffic." 

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2018

Massachusetts Gov. Baker creates future transportation commission

The appointees will focus on key areas including changes in technology, climate and demographics.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 25, 2018

London mayor seeks input on smart tech opportunities

The input will be used in developing the Smart London Plan, which will be launched at London Tech Week in June.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 25, 2018

Ofo disappointed by San Francisco dockless bike-share permit process

The company wrote a letter to SFMTA Director Ed Reiskin denouncing the agency's "unnecessarily opaque" process in issuing a permit for the dockless pilot.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 24, 2018

Dallas to dockless bike-shares: Clean up your mess

The city gave dockless bike-sharing businesses an ultimatum to clean up misplaced bikes by Feb. 9 — or face removal.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 23, 2018

The art of easing a city's traffic gridlock

Congestion pricing strategies are surfacing around the country to address traffic flow and boost infrastructure funds.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 23, 2018

NYC congestion pricing plan to target for-hire vehicles

The Fix NYC Advisory Panel Report calls the impact of app-based FHVs on traffic congestion "undeniable."

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 22, 2018

Portland, OR to lower speed limits as part of Vision Zero push

The 5 mph reduction will affect about 70% of the city's street grid.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 22, 2018

How choice makes city transportation smart and sustainable

Rethinking how we get around our cities is one of the best ways we can make them more resilient while also mitigating climate change.

By Albane Siramy • Jan. 22, 2018

Lyft 2018 Economic Impact Report touts rider trends, dip in car ownership

The company surveyed 30,000 riders and 37,000 drivers across 52 cities for the assessment.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 19, 2018

Details of NYC congestion pricing proposal unveiled

Cars driving through the busiest parts of Manhattan could face a charge of $11.52 under a new plan, to be released in-full on Friday. 

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 19, 2018

Alaska’s first electric bus hits the road in Anchorage

The four-month pilot will help determine how the bus fares in Alaska's winter weather.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 19, 2018

The state of smart city development in 7 charts

A survey of nearly 650 utility, municipal, commercial and community stakeholders from across the U.S. found significant trends and perspectives regarding smart city progress.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 18, 2018

PG&E launches EV Charge Network program

The program will place thousands of EV chargers at condominiums, apartments and workplaces in Northern and Central California, including sites in disadvantaged communities.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 18, 2018

Denver to implement $12M smart technology transportation framework

The plan for connected city infrastructure and vehicles would improve safety and traffic flow.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 17, 2018

Florida's high-speed Brightline train begins service

Following a number of obstacles, the country's only privately-owned passenger rail operator is now up-and-running.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 17, 2018

Sacramento, CA awarded $12M grant to expand microtransit service

The SmaRT Ride service, which has seen "incredible success" since its launch in February, will expand to 12 new communities.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated June 7, 2018

Report: City planners should treat traffic deaths like a public health issue

Treating traffic fatalities like a preventable disease could cut down on the 1.25 million traffic deaths each year, according to the World Research Institute.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 16, 2018

SoCal Edison electric vehicle pilots focus on heavy-duty, fleet uses

To meet the state's carbon reduction goals, utility officials say California needs 7 million electric vehicles on the road by 2030.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 16, 2018

GM to introduce no-pedals AV, pending DOT support

The automaker filed a petition with the DOT for its fourth-generation self-driving Cruise AV. If given the green light, the cars could hit the road as early as 2019.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 16, 2018

Will DC Metro's rush hour refund program become a model for other transit agencies?

A Metro board approved a proposal on Thursday to refund riders who encounter trip delays of 15 minutes or more during peak hours.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 12, 2018

Bell Helicopter flaunts its flying taxi at CES

"The future of urban air taxi is closer than many people realize," said Bell Helicopter President and CEO Mitch Snyder.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 11, 2018

How new roadway material tech could help save infrastructure

Scientists in Switzerland and the Netherlands are developing new technologies to replace traditional roadway materials with self-healing asphalt.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 10, 2018