Albuquerque, NM mayor: BRT fleet still not safe for use 'at any speed'

Despite the project being delayed due to unexpected obstacles, Mayor Tim Keller said the city will not let the buses on the streets "until we are 100% sure they are safe."

By Kristin Musulin • Updated Nov. 5, 2018

Survey: Most expect AVs to be common, but trust issues remain

Safety concerns are still a major barrier for consumers, in keeping with similar research that shows many people feel more needs to be done before wider AV rollout.

By Jason Plautz • June 6, 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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Atlanta eyes airport innovation lab

Airports have begun to adopt innovation labs to improve the airport experience or use space and resources to test innovations in fields such as mobility and parking efficiency.

By Jason Plautz • June 6, 2018

What Mary Meeker’s 2018 trends report signals for smart cities

Increased Wi-Fi access, more home-sharing and the benefits of ride-hailing over car ownership are among the findings with significant implications for urban dwellers.

By Kristin Musulin • June 5, 2018

Denver to scooter-share companies: Cease and desist

The city took action just a week after Lime scooters appeared on the city's streets — the very same day Bird vehicles appeared.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 5, 2018

FTA awards $278M in relief for transit systems damaged by hurricanes

Federal money will go to Puerto Rico, Florida, Texas, Georgia and the U.S. Virgin Islands to help repair networks damaged by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria last year.

By Chris Teale • June 5, 2018

Singapore to require geofencing for bike-share operators

The technology could offer a solution to clutter by limiting where bikes and scooters can be left and helping cities reduce abandoned vehicles.

By Jason Plautz • June 5, 2018

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

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