Avis is testing an entire fleet of connected cars

All 5,000 cars at the Kansas City, MO test lab will share live data to improve renters' experiences.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 5, 2017

Volkswagen announces plan to build EVs in the US

VW should be manufacturing the vehicles stateside by 2023. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 4, 2017

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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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Innovator of the Year: Tesla

From revamping urban transportation to transforming how homes are powered, Tesla has innovated across the board in 2017.

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 4, 2017

Transit Trend of the Year: Ride-sharing services

During a year of faulty subway systems and unreliable bus services, ride-sharing rose above to keep city dwellers moving.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 4, 2017

GM to launch fleet of autonomous ride-sharing vehicles in 2019

GM subsidiary Cruise Automation has been testing autonomous Chevy Bolts in San Francisco, Phoenix and Detroit.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 1, 2017

Elon Musk is competing to build downtown Chicago-O'Hare express 'transit loop'

The winning system must have a 20-minute travel time between downtown Chicago and O'Hare and provide a downtown terminal accessible to other transit.  

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2017

Protesters call for safer bike lanes in Philadelphia

Hours after a bicyclist was fatally hit, dozens of protesters formed a human barrier along the Philadelphia bike lane to demand safer infrastructure.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 30, 2017

Albuquerque, NM celebrates soft launch of electric BRT service

ART is the first U.S. bus rapid transit system to receive a Gold Standard for Bus Rapid Transit from the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 30, 2017

Nashville, TN mayor addresses skeptics' 'transit myths'

Mayor Megan Barry attacked three arguments against her $5.2 billion transit plan that she says are false. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 27, 2017

Miami Mayor: City faces a ‘new generation’ of civic leadership

The newly-elected mayor proposed "smart, innovative and creative" solutions — including new system of government — to address city challenges.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 22, 2017

Atlanta passes infrastructure ordinance to support EV charging

The new regulations require builders to install electrical infrastructure in new buildings that can support electric vehicle charging. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 22, 2017

San Diego to expand free electric shuttle service

The city will spend $5.7 million over five years to increase the number of shuttles in its downtown area.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 21, 2017

Columbus, OH alters plans for Smart City Challenge grant money

The city won $40 million from the 2016 challenge to be put toward a number of projects — four of which have now been removed. 

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 21, 2017

Alliance for Transportation Electrification launches to accelerate EV deployment

The group serves members of two converging industries: the electric power and transportation sectors.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 20, 2017

4 California municipalities expand on-demand transit options

The pilot programs will test if microtransit can be an efficient and affordable mobility option.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 20, 2017

Cities look to replace street parking with ride-share zones

Some cities are hoping to optimize curb space and increase public safety by designating pick-up and drop-off areas for ride-share and taxi services.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 20, 2017

When building a smart city, start with intersections

A connected traffic intersection not only creates a powerful foundation to build upon, but also provides immediate and positive citizen impact. 

By Kurtis McBride • Nov. 20, 2017

Foxconn requests AV lane as part of $10B Wisconsin factory deal

State transportation officials say they have submitted an application to the federal government to assess the resources needed to procure an AV lane.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2017

Hyperloop firm, Colorado partner to create high-speed tube system in Denver

Unlike other commuter hyperloop proposals, Arrivo's system would transport travelers — and their cars — up to 200 mph.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2017

Progress continues on 475-acre AV testing site in Florida

SunTrax, a $42 million site for researching and testing emerging transportation technologies, is expected to be fully constructed by spring 2019. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 17, 2017

Solving transportation issues with IIoT technologies

Cities are leveraging smart connected assets and sophisticated data platforms to help alleviate transportation bottlenecks.

By Neil Strother • Nov. 16, 2017

Houston unveils 20-year plan to rebuild its downtown

"Plan Downtown" highlights multiple strategies for redevelopment, including creating a new transit circuit, enhancing walkability and establishing an "Innovation District."

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 15, 2017

Diverse stakeholders sign Transportation Electrification Accord

The accord offers principles and guidelines for moving forward with electric vehicles and necessary infrastructure.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 14, 2017

2 cities partner with ride-share service Via for public transit alternatives

Customers in West Sacramento, CA and Arlington, TX will soon have another on-demand public transit option.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 14, 2017

Report: Chicago risks falling behind other cities in transit growth

Bus ridership in Chicago fell by more than 15 million rides from 2015 to 2016, indicating that more people are driving on already congested roads.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 10, 2017