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

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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.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

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

House approves bill to speed autonomous vehicle development

A bipartisan Senate group is planning similar legislation, and it's likely the two bills will come to a head over issues like job creation and safety.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 6, 2017

There's a flying car in your future

Flying cars are now more viable than ever — just in time to become a new transportation option for smart cities and rural areas alike.

By Kaushik Rajashekara • Sept. 6, 2017

California lawmakers abandon $3B in proposed EV incentives for additional study

The state legislature radically rewrote a bill that would have boosted electric vehicle incentives, instead sending the issue to the state's Air Resources Board for examination.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 6, 2017

The 500-year storm: Quantifying Harvey’s destruction

In the first part of this multi-part series, Smart Cities Dive takes a look at the damage Houston has suffered from Hurricane Harvey — and the remediation efforts that will need to follow.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 31, 2017

ARTBA: DC's Purple Line legal troubles could hurt future P3s

The transportation association said the lower court judge who halted the light-rail's progress used a "rogue application" of environmental law.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 31, 2017

CH2M loses $57M management deal for $2B Boston Green Line

The contractor was disqualified because its new parent, Jacobs Engineering, is bidding to build the light-rail extension.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 31, 2017

Federal Highway Administration sends Texas $25M for Hurricane Harvey repairs

More funding is likely, with roads and bridges in the state showing signs of failure after massive flooding caused by this week's storm.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 31, 2017

New Jersey regulators to study impacts of widespread EV adoption

State regulators want to examine what infrastructure developments can be expected in the short- and medium-term, as well as what goals should be established.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 31, 2017

Advocates push feds to speed up autonomous vehicle legislation

The road to widespread adoption of connected and autonomous vehicle technology could be smoothed with a consistent set of federal rules.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 30, 2017

White House to meet with state and local transit officials

Attendees will discuss ways to finance President Donald Trump's proposed $1 trillion infrastructure spend and draft a set of "guiding principles."

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 29, 2017