Senate committee approves bill to develop self-driving vehicle standards

AV Start, which will now be considered by the full Senate, closely follows similar legislation approved by the House in September.

By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 5, 2017

How planners are chasing better traffic flow with design

Novel and standby road design strategies are helping state and local governments respond to added capacity from growth in population and business development.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 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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Traffic jams will cost commuters more than $295B by 2026

Traffic "hotspots" in the 25 most congested U.S. cities are costing commuters the most.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 5, 2017

Today's roads can't handle today's climate conditions

Using asphalt even one grade short of what would be necessary based on current temperature conditions could cut years off a road's lifespan, a new study found.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 4, 2017

Missouri P3 is vying for a Hyperloop One route

The company has not indicated it is considering a route there, but the state hopes the move to secure public and private support puts it in contention.

By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 4, 2017

Uber to appeal loss of operating license in London

Uber's license in London will expire at the end of September, though the company can continue to operate during the appeal process.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 28, 2017

Q&A: DC CTO Archana Vemulapalli on mobility and diverse populations

In the first part of this two-part interview, the chief technology officer highlighted technology's role in mobility and meeting the needs of diverse populations.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 28, 2017

Annapolis, MD is using drones to assess accidents in new traffic plan

The city's partnership with Anne Arundel County, MD aims to increase technology use — including drones — to reduce traffic congestion.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 27, 2017

Millennials in transit

Young peoples’ shifting attitudes regarding transportation will change the way our cities operate.

By Derek Prall • Sept. 26, 2017

Cities that are leading in connected transportation — and what others can learn from them

As long as local officials can prioritize initiatives, overcome fear of failure and embrace broad scale deployments, they will be able to enjoy more efficient public transportation systems.

By Barry Einsig • Sept. 25, 2017

Developing the systems that will safely unlock automation

With automated vehicles that are expected to transport us and our families safely to work, school and activities, minimum viability will require a great deal more effort to achieve.

By Sam Abuelsamid • Sept. 25, 2017

Hyperloop One's $85M investment raises valuation to $700M

The company still faces challenges from the hefty cost and difficult nature of acquiring land, as well as growing competition to develop the new transit type.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 25, 2017

Mercedes-Benz plans $1B investment in US electric vehicle production

The outlay includes a 1 million-square-foot electric car battery factory in Tuscaloosa, AL, and the expansion of an existing plant nearby.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 25, 2017

Downtown Atlanta adds a 2.3-mile stretch of smart road

The $3 million project uses adaptive traffic signals, high-definition video and technology that gives emergency vehicles priority to improve traffic flow.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 20, 2017

Portland, ME to launch transportation marketing campaign

The city aims to spread the word to residents and visitors about the variety of ways to get downtown.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 20, 2017

Senators introduce measure to spur transit innovation

The bill is modeled after the Obama-era Smart City Challenge, which rewarded communities breaking new ground in transportation.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2017

Hyperloop One names 4 potential US routes

The company will allocate resources to 10 teams worldwide to find the top three commercially viable routes, with the goal of having them operational by 2021.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 18, 2017

The 3 keys to city inclusivity: Collaboration, access and P3s

This week's Inclusive Smart Cities Summit highlighted how policies and innovations that are mindful of all residents can benefit workplaces, transportation and future workforces.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 14, 2017

The shared systems revolutionizing city mobility

Shared mobility isn't a new concept, but innovative ideas within the space — like female-focused car services or kayak shares — are booming.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 14, 2017

Can used batteries be the key to unlock EV charging profits?

EVgo has been testing onsite storage at a pilot electric vehicle charging station, aiming to reduce demand charges and make its stations more profitable.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 13, 2017

Tesla unveils first city-based Superchargers in Chicago and Boston

The newly-designed urban stations are intended to support customers who may not have immediate access to chargers in their homes or workplaces.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 13, 2017

Cities weigh the long-term commitment of an Amazon HQ

The winner will need a large airport, mass transit, plenty of available housing, the ability to offer economic incentives and plenty of space to build.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 2017

USDOT announces voluntary rules for self-driving cars

The release marks another step forward in the push to accelerate CAV development.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 12, 2017

Poll: A majority of Americans would pay more taxes for better roads

Even more respondents said they’d pay higher fees if laws mandated that the funds only be used on the intended infrastructure projects.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 11, 2017

Stockton, CA rolls out fully electric BRT route

Stockton says it's now the first city in the nation with a fully electric bus rapid transit route. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 7, 2017