From new name to new services, Lime makes a splash in May

Smart Cities Dive has compiled a list of the company's most recent developments, dating back to May 1 when it changed its most recognizable trait: its name.

By Kristin Musulin • May 16, 2018

City leaders ‘disappointed’ in lack of progress on Trump infrastructure plan

Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-DC, said more must be done, such as a raise in the federal gas tax to provide more funding.

By Chris Teale • May 16, 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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Search ongoing in Nashville, TN for driver who hit 2 Bird scooter riders

This latest incident brings more attention to the proliferation of dockless bike-share and scooter companies in U.S. cities and the lack of infrastructure to keep up with their growth.

By Chris Teale • May 15, 2018

360-degree outdoor displays to roll out at open-air parking lots

Circ360 can direct drivers to open spaces and provide other features like information about traffic flow and advertising space.

By Chris Teale • May 15, 2018

Canadian transportation infrastructure remains an obstacle for seniors

Among the problems are uneven sidewalks, short crossing times at crosswalks and a lack of assistance on public transit.

By Jason Plautz • May 15, 2018

Detroit to cut 2 lanes from major thoroughfare as part of safety initiative

The city has stepped up in recent years to expand beyond its car-centric culture and make things safer for non-drivers.

By Jason Plautz • May 15, 2018

5 conversations that cities and bike-share companies need to have

Bike-share systems are part of what everyone's calling the future of transportation. But, as with most things, there's a right way and a wrong way to do them.

By Sean Flood • May 14, 2018

35% of Americans combine ride-sharing with public transit, survey finds

London-based technology company Masabi found that convenience is a top priority for transportation among U.S. residents.

By Tracy Staedter • May 10, 2018

Volvo Cars, Volvo Trucks to share real-time data, advancing safety tech

The anonymous data sharing technology implemented is a continuation of vehicles “talking” to each other about traffic, fuel usage, driver hours of service and route optimization. 

By Barry Hochfelder • May 9, 2018

Fort Collins, CO named best US city for biking

PeopleForBikes' inaugural City Rankings Program evaluated 480 cities and communities on five factors: ridership, safety, network, acceleration and reach.

By Kristin Musulin • May 9, 2018

Reports suggest Uber's AV software at fault in fatal pedestrian crash

The car's radar reportedly recognized Elaine Herzberg, but its decision-making software failed to apply the brakes.

By Chris Teale • May 9, 2018

Nashville, TN immediately issues cease and desist letter to Bird

The letter demands that Bird remove its dockless scooters from city rights of way within 15 days. 

By Kristin Musulin • Updated May 10, 2018

Tampa, FL to host first public AV test rides

Participants will take a ride in a fully autonomous Lincoln MKZ and will be surveyed before, during and after the ride to identify areas for future public education.

By Jason Plautz • May 8, 2018

Mobilizing data for the future of urban transport

We are in the middle of a transport revolution, and the next big change is set to be the advent of Mobility as a Service, with open data and data quality important for a seamless and connected network.

By Johan Herrlin • May 7, 2018

Toyota announces autonomous vehicle research facility

The new facility will recreate urban environments to test AVs safely and improve the technology.

By Barry Hochfelder • May 7, 2018

Environmental group calls on cities to accelerate electric school bus adoption

A report urges a quicker move away from diesel vehicles, which contribute to greater emissions but are half as expensive as greener alternatives.

By Chris Teale • May 7, 2018

Georgia Gov. Deal signs bill establishing regional Atlanta transit agency

The legislation creates the Atlanta Region Transit Link Authority (ATL), which allows for coordinated planning among the 13 counties near the city.

By Chris Teale • May 7, 2018

Memphis, TN bike-share program to launch May 23

Explore Bike Share will start accepting customers later this month after around three years of planning and study by the city.

By Chris Teale • May 4, 2018

Hospital leaders say lack of Detroit transit causes public health risk

Heads of four of the city's biggest health care systems argue the city must invest in a public transportation plan to help seniors, children and low-income families be healthier.

By Chris Teale • May 3, 2018

Tesla touts upcoming autonomous ride-sharing network; no start date yet

CEO Elon Musk said the underlying technology should be ready by the end of next year, and defended autonomous vehicles against recent safety concerns.

By Chris Teale • May 3, 2018

Nashville, TN transit debate highlights agreement on problems, need for quick action

Opponents and supporters of the failed plan agree on the need to fix the city's traffic congestion, while some argue voters cannot wait 8-10 years for a new proposal.

By Chris Teale • May 3, 2018

Lyft commits $1.5M to Relief Rides program

The program allows the ride-hailing app to act as a "lifeline" during crisis situations or natural disasters by offering rides to those in need.

By Kristin Musulin • May 3, 2018

New York City Council eyes measures to stop ride-share expansion

Some of the proposals under consideration include a $2,000 per driver fee, and having drivers only work for one company at a time.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 3, 2018

15 minute charge for a 300 mile range? DOE moves to boost EVs

The agency on Monday announced $19 million for research on rapid charge times for electric vehicles, battery pack cost reductions and increasing vehicle range.

By Robert Walton • May 2, 2018

Nashville, TN voters soundly reject transit plan in referendum

The $5.2 billion measure was defeated by a 2-to-1 margin after more than 110,000 votes, a result that has roiled the business community but has given opponents heart. 

By Chris Teale • May 2, 2018