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

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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

How smart cities are using data to pave the way for autonomous vehicles

With driverless technology already on the roads, the clock is ticking for cities to catch up to the unique demands of AVs.

By Haden Kirkpatrick • May 2, 2018

Houston to launch autonomous shuttle pilot program

The pilot will take place on the Texas Southern University campus, but could expand to other parts of the city if successful.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 2, 2018

Miami-Dade County seeks private partner for transit expansion

Numerous rounds of inconclusive heated discussions about how to expand the troubled Metrorail system has led leaders to instead issue an RFI.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 2, 2018

Chicago to introduce dockless bike-share pilot program

Bike-share provider LimeBike confirmed to Streetsblog Chicago they plan to launch in the city with 50 bikes, with others likely to follow.

By Chris Teale • May 1, 2018

Dallas aims to begin smart street projects within a year

Director of Transportation Michael Rogers said plans could include smart streetlights, sensors and dedicated lanes that could be used by autonomous vehicles.

By Chris Teale • May 1, 2018

Sky high transportation: Gondola project proposed in Los Angeles

The city and transit agency didn't come up with the privately-financed idea to connect Union Station and Dodger Stadium, but they might approve it.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 1, 2018

Contractors must fix 1,750 concrete panels in DC Metrorail's Silver Line expansion

The defects are not expected to create a safety problem but could reduce the lifespan of the panels.

By Kim Slowey • May 1, 2018

DC extends dockless bike-share pilot program through August

District Department of Transportation officials said the extension will mean more time for evaluation and designing management policies.

By Chris Teale • April 30, 2018

Autonomous vehicle regulation: What the future holds

For the industry to mature and regulations to grow, consumers must understand how this evolving technology addresses their concerns about safety, reliability, privacy and security. 

By Partha Mukherjee • April 30, 2018

Austin cracks down on dockless bikes, scooters

LikeBike and Bird both removed their vehicles from the city following an ordinance passed Friday that warned the companies of enforcement.

By Kristin Musulin • April 30, 2018