Indianapolis declares state of emergency to deal with potholes

Indianapolis’ roads are in such dire condition that the city’s mayor issued an emergency declaration on Feb. 23 to jumpstart heavy street maintenance.

By Jason Axelrod • Feb. 26, 2018

Gallup: 54% of US public 'unlikely' to use AVs

Though most of the surveyed adults reported they would feel "uncomfortable" in self-driving cars, an autonomous future remains a very real possibility. 

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 23, 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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Columbus, OH to buy first EV fleet with smart cities grant

The city will spend $2 million on the electric vehicles, its first major purchase from its 2016 competition winnings.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 23, 2018

Agreement reached to kick start feasibility study of Cleveland-Chicago hyperloop

Hyperloops and other high-speed tube systems are gaining ground in the U.S., with several proposed routes and studies underway.

By Laurie Cowin • Feb. 23, 2018

Uber defends 'dynamic' features of new Express Pool service

Uber Express Pool, which launched this week in six markets, is touted as the service's "most affordable option" — but perhaps not the most convenient.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 22, 2018

Urban transit app Moovit raises $50M to expand operating system

The platform's CEO said it will partner with a collision detection software company to help prepare for the growth in autonomous vehicle use.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 22, 2018

Zagster secures $15M in funding for bike-share expansion

The company touts its Pace bicycle as the first smart bike with integrated cable locks implemented on the frame, enabling it to lock to any fixed object.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 22, 2018

DC issues permit for preliminary Hyperloop excavation

The vague permit was issued to The Boring Company, owned by Elon Musk, just weeks after Baltimore issued a similar one.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 21, 2018

Sony to launch AI taxi-hailing service in Japan

The technology giant will partner with six taxi companies to manage dispatches and demand.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 21, 2018

Atlanta Streetcar to take on predictive maintenance under Siemens partnership

Streetcar maintenance will transition from corrective to preventative using a digital platform that analyzes gathered data and predicts problems before they occur.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 20, 2018

Managing the curbside in the age of e-commerce and congestion

Delivery trucks, bike lanes, parking spaces and ride-share services all play into the curbside ecosystem. How cities are managing that ecosystem can set them up for success or failure.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 20, 2018

Update: Ofo, LimeBike launch in San Diego following legal action from city

The dockless launches are significant for San Diego, which initially was strapped by an exclusive bike-share contract with DecoBike.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 20, 2018

Lyft, Baltimore Bike Share partner to launch 5 branded 'transportation hubs'

The hubs, which will be branded with the app's signature pink color, will serve as both bike-share stations and pick-up/drop-off service locations.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 16, 2018

How universities’ smart campuses resemble mini smart cities

From IoT devices, to CIOs and autonomous vehicles, smart campuses act as testbeds for innovation — much like smart cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 16, 2018

German cities to combat air pollution through free public transit trial

The pilot program should launch by the end of the year, a move government officials said is to help the country meet EU air pollution targets.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 15, 2018

London scrutinized for poor transportation technology preparation

A new report says the city has bungled technology rollouts and is unprepared for AVs and drone deliveries.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 15, 2018

Q&A: Austin's assistant director of smart mobility opens up about new role

Jason JonMichael moved into the newly-created position to focus on new transportation solutions technology and partnering with the private sector.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 14, 2018

DC mayor sets up driverless vehicle working group

The city also released a request for information for an autonomous vehicle pilot.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 14, 2018

Electric scooter sharing company Bird raises $15M in funding

The investment means the "last-mile" transportation option can expand to more cities, despite courting controversy in Santa Monica, CA after it launched.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 13, 2018

LimeBike launches e-bike fleet in Seattle

It will be the country's largest electric-assist bike-share installation, according to LimeBike. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 13, 2018

San Francisco sues California over ride-share licensing

The city is challenging a state law exempting ride-share drivers from needing local business licenses.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 12, 2018

Update: Uber, Waymo reach settlement in legal battle over AV tech

Despite significant media attention around the dispute, the companies reached a settlement after only four days.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 12, 2018

Report: Austin, Seattle among cities favored for relocation by tech talent

While San Francisco is still the most popular city for tech workers, Austin and Seattle are among those gaining ground due to rising salaries and a lower cost of living.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 9, 2018

Memphis welcomes 600-bike fleet for Explore Bike Share program

The city's first bike-share program, to be launched this spring, is the product of years-long planning and community input.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 9, 2018

Los Angeles ranks as world's most congested city

A global study dubbed the U.S. the world's most congested developed country, with Los Angeles ranked as the world's most gridlocked city for the sixth time.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 7, 2018