Airbus announces successful test flight of Vahana flying taxi

In a blog post, Vahana project executive Zach Lovering said the flight marks a milestone for "the global pursuit of urban air mobility."

By Chris Teale • Feb. 6, 2018

Maryland maglev train construction could begin as early as 2020

Maglev technology may not only cut commute times, but could influence the development of other products, such as elevators for tall buildings.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 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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Lyft expands commuter benefits program to 18 cities

The benefits are designed to make Lyft a more affordable and convenient commuting option for city residents.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 6, 2018

Sidewalk Labs' new platform feeds real-time transit data to navigation apps

Coord, a cloud-based integration platform, will act as a "coordination layer" between mobility services, navigation tools and urban infrastructure.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 2, 2018

Missouri coalition to study St. Louis–Kansas City hyperloop feasibility

Engineering firm Black and Veatch is leading the study and donating $400,000 worth of its services as part of the effort.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2018

15 mobility companies sign joint pledge to promote livable cities

The Shared Mobility Principles for Livable Cities aim to prioritize people over vehicles, promote open data, support fair user fees and support efficient land use.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 1, 2018

Minneapolis prepares for the 'most transit-reliant Super Bowl ever played'

The city's 2018 Super Bowl mobility plan has been in the making for more than two years.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 1, 2018

New Orleans committee unveils plan to explore smart city tech

The committee unanimously passed a resolution to open a utility docket and require Entergy New Orleans to develop a grid modernization plan.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 1, 2018

Uber to launch bike-share pilot in San Francisco

Uber Bike by Jump will enable users to find and book Jump's electric bikes from the Uber app.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 1, 2018

Uncoordinated trouble? Electric vehicles can be a grid asset, but only with planning and investment

With more than 80% of vehicle charging done at the home, just a few vehicles on a street could cause issues for the power grid.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 31, 2018

Developer of $15B Dallas-Houston high-speed rail unveils new details

High-speed rail projects across the U.S. are gaining popularity as states and municipalities look for new ways to decrease traffic and expand connectivity.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 31, 2018

Uber partners with Cincinnati to study, improve public transit

Uber hopes the long-term partnership, dubbed the Cincinnati Mobility Lab, will become a model for other cities.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 31, 2018

Florida lawmakers consider statewide dockless bike-share regulations

The state will control all dockless bike-share oversight if the law passes.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 31, 2018

A look into Chicago’s electric vehicle future

A number of city initiatives will promote electric vehicle use and reduce emissions over the next few decades.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 30, 2018

Chicago Transit Authority unveils details for $2.3B rail extension

Despite financial and other obstacles, CTA officials said construction of 5.3-mile Red Line project could start in 2019.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 30, 2018

California Gov. Brown outlines plan for 5M ZEVs by 2030

A new report from think tank Next 10 says the governor's goal "could be inhibited if charging infrastructure doesn't keep pace."

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 30, 2018

California Gov. Brown backs over-budget bullet train in final address

The project is $27 billion over budget and behind schedule, but according Brown, cost overruns — and lawsuits — are just part of the process.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 29, 2018

Advocacy group: States must enact better traffic laws to prevent fatalities

A new report from Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety recommends 16 laws that states should adopt to mitigate road fatalities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 25, 2018

Elon Musk officially presents plans for massive tunnel under Los Angeles

Musk's Boring Company said the project, which would be privately funded, aims to "alleviate soul-destroying traffic." 

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2018

Massachusetts Gov. Baker creates future transportation commission

The appointees will focus on key areas including changes in technology, climate and demographics.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 25, 2018

London mayor seeks input on smart tech opportunities

The input will be used in developing the Smart London Plan, which will be launched at London Tech Week in June.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 25, 2018

Ofo disappointed by San Francisco dockless bike-share permit process

The company wrote a letter to SFMTA Director Ed Reiskin denouncing the agency's "unnecessarily opaque" process in issuing a permit for the dockless pilot.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 24, 2018

Dallas to dockless bike-shares: Clean up your mess

The city gave dockless bike-sharing businesses an ultimatum to clean up misplaced bikes by Feb. 9 — or face removal.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 23, 2018

The art of easing a city's traffic gridlock

Congestion pricing strategies are surfacing around the country to address traffic flow and boost infrastructure funds.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 23, 2018

NYC congestion pricing plan to target for-hire vehicles

The Fix NYC Advisory Panel Report calls the impact of app-based FHVs on traffic congestion "undeniable."

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 22, 2018