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

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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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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

Honolulu officials consider P3 to complete $8B rail project

Consultants told the local rail authority that bringing in the private sector could help control costs and reduce taxpayer risk. 

By Kim Slowey • May 21, 2018

Transit leaders: Lack of funding leads to negative economic consequences

A report found that there is a $90 billion backlog in restoration and modernization, while businesses lose almost $60 billion a year in revenue from unreliable public transportation.

By Chris Teale • May 18, 2018

Lyft partners with Florida's Brightline to enhance rider services

At all three of Brightline's stations, Lyft will offer pick-up and drop-off "lounge" areas, wayfinding communications and a designated area for drivers to wait for new rides. 

By Jason Plautz • May 18, 2018

Report urges local governments to organize the ‘chaos’ of dockless bike-share

ITDP highlighted success stories in Dublin and Guangzhou, China, where both issued guidelines and a code of conduct to control dockless bike-share. 

By Chris Teale • May 18, 2018

Paris starts study on free public transportation for all

Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced the ambitious proposal as part of wider efforts to curb emissions and improve the environment in the French capital.

By Chris Teale • May 17, 2018

Lawsuits threaten to derail Musk's Los Angeles tunnel

Activists in Southern California are pushing back against the city's proposal to exempt the tunnel plans from some environmental reviews.

By Kim Slowey • May 17, 2018

Siemens: Los Angeles must transform energy, transit systems to hit sustainability goals

The report calls for the city to move to 100% renewable electricity and 45% passenger travel by transit and active transport by 2050.

By Kristin Musulin • May 17, 2018

San Francisco to fully electrify bus fleet by 2035

Mayor Mark Farrell announced last month a goal to zero out the city’s net emissions by 2050. Transportation reportedly makes up 46%.

By Jason Plautz • May 17, 2018

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

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