California bill requires all new vehicles to be zero emissions by 2040

The Clean Cars 2040 Act would ban the sale of new fossil-fueled cars and trucks after Jan. 1, 2040.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 5, 2018

Los Angeles Metro adding mobile app for transit fare payments

Users will be able to pay for transit rides with the app instead of a TAP card.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 5, 2018

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Top 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive

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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Atlanta issues RFP to advance smart city ‘strategic infrastructure initiative’

Atlanta DPW Commissioner William Johnson said the city is looking to build its "backbone infrastructure" to support new technology advancements.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 4, 2018

Nissan car technology will read drivers' brain waves

The "brain-to-vehicle" technology, developed to enhance AVs, will predict a driver's actions just fractions of a second before they occur.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 4, 2018

NYC to study environmentally-friendly ferry fuels

The two-year study will determine if renewable fuels are a feasible option for powering New York's ferries.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 4, 2018

NYC subway construction costs highest in world

Subway construction workers' wages were $111 an hour — and as high as $400 per hour with overtime and weekend work. 

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2018

6 trends that will define smart cities in 2018

From 5G to microtransit, cities will face significant tech, transportation and innovation advancements in the new year. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 3, 2018

UK launches initiative to boost Wi-Fi on passenger trains

The goal is to provide gigabit service that will allow every passenger to simultaneously stream video.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 3, 2018

Trump disputes funding for $13B Hudson River tunnel project

Project officials say they received financial commitment for the New York-New Jersey tunnel from the Obama administration — an assertion the FTA said is not correct.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2018

Hawaii mayors commit to 100% renewable transportation by 2045

The four mayors signed respective proclamations in mid-December, marking Hawaii as the first U.S. state to set such a benchmark. 

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 26, 2017

Lyft partners with Aira to increase accessibility for blind riders

Through the partnership, Aira agents can request Lyft rides for the visually impaired, provide driver information, track the ride and ensure a safe drop-off. 

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 22, 2017

Sustainable sourcing is more cost-effective than you think

Cost reduction and a focus on social responsibility are driving sustainability in the supply chain.

By Rich Weissman • Dec. 22, 2017

Developers test smart bikes in downtown Las Vegas

The bikes use technology similar to connected cars to promote safer shared roads.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 22, 2017

Vancouver-Seattle high-speed rail could cost up to $42B

The proposed rail line joins a growing number of projects that aim to increase connectivity between the U.S. and Canada.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2017

LimeBike touts benefits of dockless bike-share in year-end report

Since its inaugural launch at UNC Greensboro in June, LimeBike has serviced more than 1 million rides with a 60% national retention rate.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 21, 2017

Preparing today for transportation in tomorrow's cities

Now is the time for all stakeholders to familiarize themselves with each other’s worlds and the interrelated technology developments that are coming about quickly.

By LaMont McAliley • Dec. 21, 2017

Florida Brightline train gets go-ahead from feds

The initial stretch still hasn't officially started operations, but construction is approved for the next leg.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 20, 2017

AECOM, Burns & McDonnell join forces for Kansas City airport contract

The announcement comes after the Kansas City Council voted to void an existing MOU for the development of the new $1 billion terminal.

By Kim Slowey , Laurie Cowin • Dec. 20, 2017

How cities and tech can partner to improve quality of life for residents

Two-way exchanges of information between governments and businesses not only help plan for the future, but can also help cope with the past. 

By Joe Rinzel • Dec. 19, 2017

Transit agencies test bomb-detection tech at rail stations

TSA has worked since 2004 to test this technology with five transit agencies, including New Jersey Transit and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 18, 2017

Ford purchases iconic Michigan Central Station

The deal is the latest step in Ford turning the Detroit Corktown neighborhood into a campus for AV and EV development.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated June 13, 2018

11-hour power outage at Atlanta airport grounds thousands of flights

Georgia Power says an underground fire damaged switching equipment that would normally trigger backup power supplies at the world's busiest airport. 

By Gavin Bade • Dec. 18, 2017

Foxconn asks Wisconsin to prepare roads for self-driving cars

Enabling self-driving cars is turning out to be a lot more expensive and involved than originally expected.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 15, 2017

FTA unveils research plan for autonomous transit

The Strategic Transit Automation Research plan specifically focuses on bus automation.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 14, 2017

Lyft launches services in Toronto

The ride-sharing company has finally crossed the border for its first international expansion.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 14, 2017