Uber partners with NASA to bring flying taxis to cities

Uber selected Los Angeles this week as the second city to launch its uberAIR service, following an April announcement to test the innovative service in Dallas.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 10, 2017

Nice Ride Minnesota announces finalists for new bike-share system

Nice Ride wants to phase out its traditional system and transition to dockless bike-sharing.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 9, 2017

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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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Lessons from the Las Vegas driverless shuttle 'crash'

Las Vegas launched the country's first public autonomous shuttle. Within hours, it was involved in a fender bender with a delivery truck.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 9, 2017

Las Vegas unveils the first driverless shuttle on public roads

The autonomous shuttle, which can carry up to eight passengers, will run on a half-mile loop in downtown. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 8, 2017

Show me the money: How to fund connected transportation projects

As more cities look to roll out smart transportation pilots, state and local governments always face one big question: How do we pay for this?

By Kyle Connor • Nov. 8, 2017

DOT to partner with at least 5 cities to accelerate drone adoption

The federal government is accepting applications from cities willing to serve as test cases for widespread drone use.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 7, 2017

Atlanta pilots ‘Rides to Wellness’ program to increase healthcare access

The program aims to increase collaboration between health and transportation providers and train participants to confidently use public transportation.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 6, 2017

Boston-area transit spends $101M in weather resilience investments

The money has been spent on winter preparations for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority over a nearly three-year period.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 6, 2017

Without regulation by Congress, would you get in a self-driving car?

For the first time, driving is no longer about avoiding people and objects. In fact, it's the opposite. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 3, 2017

How Louisville, KY is driving the trend of data-centric traffic optimization

Michael Schnuerle, the city's data officer, advises other cities to not overlook available data sources that may be sitting, untouched, right in front of them.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 2, 2017

Shelter vs. Wi-Fi: Which bus stop amenity will Miami-Dade prioritize?

An existing bus shelter contract could be in jeopardy if Wi-Fi-enabled kiosks are added.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 2, 2017

Colorado makes moves to snag hyperloop system

State officials are working with AECOM and Virgin Hyperloop One to assess the viability of the proposed $24 billion Rocky Mountain route. 

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 2, 2017

Bill introduced to extend transportation technology grants

The legislation provides small- to medium-sized cities with grants of up to $100 million annually for five years to fund transportation innovations.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 1, 2017

3 charts that illustrate the health impact of global climate change

A new report outlines how a response to climate change indicators, such as air pollution and climate-sensitive infectious diseases, can impact public health.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 1, 2017

The 20 best cities for trick-or-treating

Zillow has released its annual list of the best cities for little ones to safely and easily gather loads of Halloween candy.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 31, 2017

Cisco launches State Digital Acceleration program in Michigan

The company will work with Michigan to pilot a connected roadways program, advance citizen-centric government and increase enrollment in its Networking Academy. 

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 31, 2017

Study: NYC home to most sustainable urban transit in North America

In the global index, New York ranked 23rd, indicating that North American cities are falling behind European and Asian cities due to a car-centric culture.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 30, 2017

Maryland invests $50M in self-adjusting AI traffic signals

The responsive signals, which will be installed across seven counties, are intended to ease traffic congestion.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 30, 2017

New York MTA approves $573M 'tap-and-go' fare payment upgrade

The contract, officially approved Wednesday by the MTA Board, will effectively phase out use of the MetroCard by 2023.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 26, 2017

Los Angeles solicits proposals for demand-responsive 'MicroTransit' pilot

The new service would complement the city's existing Metro bus and rail system.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 26, 2017

16 Boston suburbs collaborate on bike-share system

The inner-ring Boston suburbs will have their own bike-share program, separate from Boston's existing system.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 26, 2017

Cincinnati announces RFP for mobile-friendly transit data tool

The tool is intended to promote innovation and help users optimize their mobility experience around the city. 

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 26, 2017

New global atlas shows which cities are preparing for AVs

The surveyed data shows 53 cities around the world that are preparing for autonomous vehicles — 35 of which already have AV pilot programs.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 25, 2017

Parking network AirGarage wins Phoenix Smart City Hack

The peer-to-peer marketplace links homeowners and businesses with extra space to drivers looking for parking.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 25, 2017

Is the renewed push for high-speed maglev trains in the US realistic?

America has flirted with plans for magnetic levitation trains for decades, but they haven't yet come to fruition. Now, some developers think cities are ready.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 24, 2017