Los Angeles speeds up review for Musk's test tunnel

An environmental review granted an exemption that could shave months or even years from the test project's schedule if the full city council gets behind it.

By Kim Slowey • April 25, 2018

Parking guru Donald Shoup has 3 new recommendations for cities

In a new book, the UCLA professor suggests dropping off-street parking requirements, changing metered pricing and spending revenue on public services.

By Chris Teale • April 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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DC gets new electric bus fleet

The city estimates that the zero-emissions vehicles will eliminate nearly 244,000 pounds of carbon releases each year.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 24, 2018

NYC's Central Park becomes permanently car-free

Mayor Bill de Blasio said the move will prioritize "the safety and the health" of the millions of visitors who occupy the park.

By Kristin Musulin , Chris Teale • Updated June 28, 2018

Portland, OR to improve infrastructure planning through bike data collection

Ride Report app users can track their cycling progress and provide feedback on facilities to the city.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 23, 2018

Lyft to make all rides carbon neutral through offset purchases

The commitment will be made through funding of emission mitigation efforts, which Lyft says is a "multi-million dollar investment in the first year alone."

By Kristin Musulin • April 20, 2018

Report: Future of DC-Baltimore region depends on AV adoption

University of Maryland researchers assessed the impact of autonomous vehicle growth as well as changing land-use and gas prices in the region.

By Chris Teale • April 20, 2018

Pittsburgh Airport, Carnegie Mellon University to form aviation innovation lab

The partnership will explore new technologies and solutions at CMU's recently-launched Metro21: Smart Cities Institution.

By Chris Teale • April 20, 2018

Group suggests combining 3 NYC commuter rails into a single system

The Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North and New Jersey Transit would be united under a singular body, dubbed the Trans-Regional Express.

By Chris Teale • April 19, 2018

Los Angeles councilman calls for legal action against Waze

David Ryu said the wayfinding app is diverting drivers onto neighborhood streets, and that the city attorney must consider "any and all" options.

By Chris Teale • April 19, 2018

Via, Mobike partner for DC transportation bundle

The four-week "ViaPass" will give users unlimited access to Via rides and Mobike dockless bikes, all for one upfront fee.

By Kristin Musulin • April 19, 2018

Coord enhances mobility marketplace with release of Curbs, Tolls APIs

The Sidewalk Labs-backed data company says it is "driven by a vision of seamless mobility for everyone."

By Kristin Musulin • April 18, 2018

Uber apologizes for 'certain missteps' in Portland, OR

The city fined the ride-hailing app $3.5 million for failing to notify officials about a security breach, and its operating permit was extended by only six months.

By Chris Teale • April 18, 2018

Hyperloop TT starts construction of full-scale hyperloop system

When completed in 2019, the result will be the first full-scale hyperloop system in the world.

By Kim Slowey • April 18, 2018

Drowsy driving is an inherent safety risk of ride-share, says sleep association

AASM is calling on ride-share companies and government leaders to mitigate the risk through educational efforts and regulatory measures.

By Kristin Musulin • April 18, 2018

Houston wants to become a top city ‘for startups and imaginative endeavors’

The city recently announced plans for a 9.4-acre innovation district, combining commercial properties, "iconic" public space and leading infrastructure.

By Kristin Musulin • April 17, 2018

E-commerce powerhouse Alibaba confirms AV testing in China

The company is aiming for Level 4 autonomy, and joins rivals Tencent and Baidu in experiments with AVs and artificial intelligence.

By Chris Teale • April 17, 2018

Detroit CEOs urge fast vote on regional transit plan

In a joint letter, 23 business leaders said a transit proposal should be on the ballot this November, but they stopped short of endorsing a specific iteration.

By Chris Teale • April 17, 2018

Los Angeles International Airport set for new electric people-mover system

The LAX system, which features electric driverless cars, is similar to a number of planned or developing projects at U.S. airports.

By Kim Slowey • April 16, 2018

San Francisco continues scooter confiscation as regulation brews

City leaders took action on dockless scooters this week through cease-and-desist letters and approval of an ordinance that would require operating permits.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated April 19, 2018

San Francisco Bay Area considering transit subsidies for low-income riders

Fares would be cut across the region's four largest agencies, but critics have said the program doesn't go far enough or have enough money to be impactful.

By Chris Teale • April 16, 2018

Los Angeles endorses plan to make city a ‘national transportation leader’

The Natural Resources Defense Council recommended the city pilot congestion pricing and an incentive system for using electric vehicles in ride-sharing.

By Chris Teale • April 13, 2018

GM to expand electric vehicle fast charger network with EVgo

The agreement expands the current pilot program, aimed at Bolt drivers, in several major U.S. cities.

By Robert Walton • April 13, 2018

Adapting to urban mobility: New trends in transportation

In the process of managing urban mobility, governments must create a competitive edge in transportation that they can implement for their citizens and tourists.

By Isabella Groegor-Cechowicz • April 13, 2018

Update: Uber CEO calls on DC to make ride-share tax 'fair and equitable'

Under Mayor Muriel Bowser's 2019 proposed budget, taxes on for-hire vehicle services would increase from 1% to 4.75%.

By Kristin Musulin • April 13, 2018