Additional $204M approved for $2B Minneapolis rail project

County officials last week authorized the additional funding to help advance the 14.5-mile Southwest Light Rail Transit project.

By Kim Slowey • Updated June 4, 2018

General Motors, Waymo bolster autonomous vehicle projects

The two companies' plans seek to bring greater presence to the consumer markets and, as GM states, "to commercialize AV technology at large scale."

By Chris Teale • June 4, 2018

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California, New York, New Jersey see nearly $1.3B in new EV funding

The California PUC's approval of $738 million in utility electrification proposals represents the largest investment in charging infrastructure by a state to date, analysts said.

By Robert Walton • June 1, 2018

RideAustin, Capital Metro partner for microtransit service

If successful, the free rides could offer a new model for the "first-mile, last-mile" problem as cities try to figure out how to get people to and from transit stops.

By Jason Plautz • June 1, 2018

NYC to reserve more than 300 parking spaces for car-share programs

Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled a pilot to provide spots for Zipcar and Enterprise in 29 neighborhoods across four boroughs, a measure to battle the city's ongoing issues with traffic congestion.

By Chris Teale • June 1, 2018

Rising construction costs threaten $3.2B Seattle light rail

Officials want to fast-track the contract award process in order to lock prices.

By Kim Slowey • May 31, 2018

Blink Charging unveils new EV fast-charging station

The company wins Underwriters Laboratories approval for a new station meant to cut charging time by about two-thirds.

By Peter Maloney • May 31, 2018

California rolls out digital license plate pilot

The benefits of the plates to fleet managers, including digital advertisements and expedited emergency response, will be balanced against concerns about data security and privacy. 

By Jason Plautz • May 31, 2018

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

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