Transportation: Page 119
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Dallas partners with Ericsson for smart traffic solutions system
The system will allow for real-time traffic monitoring, traffic signal automation and automatic emergency services calls.
By Cody Boteler • Jan. 10, 2018 -
New York MTA to test all-electric bus route
The three-year pilot will start by testing 10 electric buses, though the fleet could expand to 60 buses after the initial pilot ends.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 10, 2018 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive
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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Cisco, Quanergy partnership will leverage LiDAR to promote safer cities
The Cisco Kinetic platform will utilize Quanergy's sensors and perception software to reshape transportation systems and overall safety.
By Andy Burt • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Ford's mobility service platform will help cities 'take back' their streets
The Transportation Mobility Cloud will use cellular vehicle-to-everything technology to enable communication between cars, buses, bike-share networks and other mobility modes.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Motivate rolls out 250 e-bikes in San Francisco
The pedal-assist Ford GoBike Plus fleet will help riders tackle the city's hills more easily.
By Kristin Musulin • Updated April 25, 2018 -
$75B Senate bridge bill gains transportation industry support
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association said 23% of the nation's bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Proposed California bill would mandate greater housing density near transit
The bill was introduced to combat the state's housing shortage and affordability problems.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Opinion
What Tesla's semi truck says about the future of trucking
Even though Tesla is not the first to unveil an electric truck, Elon Musk's "star power" has prompted the industry to think about the tech's implications.
By Drew McElroy • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Study: Autonomous tech acceptance has spiked across globe
U.S. consumers' confidence in AVs increased 27% in the last year, a trend consistent for countries around the world.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 8, 2018 -
California bill requires all new vehicles to be zero emissions by 2040
The Clean Cars 2040 Act would ban the sale of new fossil-fueled cars and trucks after Jan. 1, 2040.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 5, 2018 -
Los Angeles Metro adding mobile app for transit fare payments
Users will be able to pay for transit rides with the app instead of a TAP card.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 5, 2018 -
Atlanta issues RFP to advance smart city ‘strategic infrastructure initiative’
Atlanta DPW Commissioner William Johnson said the city is looking to build its "backbone infrastructure" to support new technology advancements.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Nissan car technology will read drivers' brain waves
The "brain-to-vehicle" technology, developed to enhance AVs, will predict a driver's actions just fractions of a second before they occur.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 4, 2018 -
NYC to study environmentally-friendly ferry fuels
The two-year study will determine if renewable fuels are a feasible option for powering New York's ferries.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 4, 2018 -
NYC subway construction costs highest in world
Subway construction workers' wages were $111 an hour — and as high as $400 per hour with overtime and weekend work.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Deep Dive
6 trends that will define smart cities in 2018
From 5G to microtransit, cities will face significant tech, transportation and innovation advancements in the new year.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 3, 2018 -
UK launches initiative to boost Wi-Fi on passenger trains
The goal is to provide gigabit service that will allow every passenger to simultaneously stream video.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Trump disputes funding for $13B Hudson River tunnel project
Project officials say they received financial commitment for the New York-New Jersey tunnel from the Obama administration — an assertion the FTA said is not correct.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Hawaii mayors commit to 100% renewable transportation by 2045
The four mayors signed respective proclamations in mid-December, marking Hawaii as the first U.S. state to set such a benchmark.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 26, 2017 -
Lyft partners with Aira to increase accessibility for blind riders
Through the partnership, Aira agents can request Lyft rides for the visually impaired, provide driver information, track the ride and ensure a safe drop-off.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Sustainable sourcing is more cost-effective than you think
Cost reduction and a focus on social responsibility are driving sustainability in the supply chain.
By Rich Weissman • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Developers test smart bikes in downtown Las Vegas
The bikes use technology similar to connected cars to promote safer shared roads.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Vancouver-Seattle high-speed rail could cost up to $42B
The proposed rail line joins a growing number of projects that aim to increase connectivity between the U.S. and Canada.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2017 -
LimeBike touts benefits of dockless bike-share in year-end report
Since its inaugural launch at UNC Greensboro in June, LimeBike has serviced more than 1 million rides with a 60% national retention rate.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 21, 2017 -
Opinion
Preparing today for transportation in tomorrow's cities
Now is the time for all stakeholders to familiarize themselves with each other’s worlds and the interrelated technology developments that are coming about quickly.
By LaMont McAliley • Dec. 21, 2017
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