Columbus, OH to purchase 10 electric buses

The plan is part of a wider push towards electrification in the city, which is looking to phase out its diesel-powered vehicles and use alternative fuels.

By Jason Plautz • June 28, 2018

Milwaukee, WI files lawsuit over Bird refusal to remove scooters

An initial hearing is set for Friday, where the city is likely to seek a temporary injunction to remove the 100 scooters immediately while the case is decided.

By Chris Teale , Jason Plautz • Updated July 10, 2018

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NYC welcomes 200 electric Citi Bikes to existing fleet

The bikes are being heralded as a way for commuters to get between Manhattan and Brooklyn when the L train closes for repairs next spring.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Aug. 22, 2018

Austin, TX to test autonomous transit shuttles

The shuttles represent another attempt to solve the “first mile, last mile” problem, which the city has already started addressing through a microtransit partnership with RideAustin.

By Jason Plautz • June 28, 2018

Privately built Florida rail could link Tampa to Orlando

Rail company Brightline sent an unsolicited proposal, having previously expanded services connecting West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale and Miami earlier this year.

By Kim Slowey , Katie Pyzyk • June 27, 2018

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

UK government offers autonomous vehicle funding

Up to four pilot projects will be funded, while elected officials carry out a three-year review of its driving laws to adapt to AVs, including whether new criminal law is required.

By Jason Plautz • June 27, 2018

Uber wins court case for short-term London license

It will operate on a 15-month probationary license after the ruling, with city leaders sounding cautiously optimistic about rebuilding the relationship.

By Chris Teale • June 27, 2018

Pittsburgh group lays out platform for equitable transit service

Pittsburghers for Public Transit unveiled a plan that calls for public transportation to ensure it serves all citizens, especially as the city's investment and interest in service grows.

By Jason Plautz • 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

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