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Cities look to AI-powered cameras to keep bus lanes clear
Automated bus-mounted camera enforcement systems from Hayden AI, which will soon be implemented in Los Angeles, enabled faster average bus speeds and fewer bus collisions in New York City.
By Dan Zukowski • April 3, 2024 -
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Government officials, transit agencies get silly on social for April Fools’ Day
Denver is now the 1.6-kilometer-high city. Amtrak has an emotional baggage car. Here are some of our favorite April Fools’ Day jokes posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
By Ysabelle Kempe • April 2, 2024 -
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Traffic deaths declined in 2023, but distracted driving remains a danger
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving, an inconsistently reported factor in vehicle accidents.
By Dan Zukowski • April 2, 2024 -
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New Mexico regulators approve El Paso Electric $11M EV plan, including low-income rebates
The rebate program has a total budget of $200,000 and will be available to 50 customers. El Paso Electric will also offer smart charging programs and incentives for charging equipment.
By Robert Walton • April 1, 2024 -
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$7.5B for transportation and infrastructure projects available from USDOT
The grant programs support projects “so large, complex, and ambitious that they could not get funded under the infrastructure programs that existed prior to this administration," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
By Dan Zukowski • April 1, 2024 -
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5 ways drone delivery providers are advancing in 2024
While drones aren't filling the skies just yet, industry players are strengthening their capabilities and scaling their networks quickly.
By Max Garland • March 29, 2024 -
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Texas court strikes down federal rule requiring states to monitor and set targets for highway GHG emissions
The rule faced swift backlash from state attorneys general after it was issued in November. Supporters of the requirement say it makes the transportation planning process more transparent.
By Dan Zukowski • March 29, 2024 -
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New York transit leaders approve nation’s first congestion pricing program
The tolling plan could generate $15 billion for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's capital budget but faces numerous lawsuits.
By Dan Zukowski • March 27, 2024 -
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Deep DiveCars are king of the commute. But employers may have a once-in-a-generation chance to change that.
A perhaps overlooked element of the return-to-office conversation: How employees get to work in the first place.
By Ryan Golden , Shaun Lucas , Julia Himmel • March 27, 2024 -
T&I Committee Republicans. (2024). "Rural Transportation Challenges: Stakeholder Perspectives" [Video]. Retrieved from House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
‘Rural states have unique needs’: Transportation providers spotlight challenges at House hearing
Rural bus operators, members of Congress and other witnesses argued for greater local and state control over transportation policies at a House subcommittee hearing last week.
By Dan Zukowski • March 26, 2024 -
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Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapses after ship collision
The four-lane, 1.6-mile span is a major crossing for Baltimore traffic. It crumpled into the Patapsco River Tuesday morning.
By Zachary Phillips • March 26, 2024 -
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7 best practices for delivering high-speed rail
Alternative construction and funding methods help make these complex projects a success, according to a new report from Dallas-based contractor AECOM.
By Julie Strupp • March 25, 2024 -
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Wireless charging for electric transit buses: Here’s how it works
Inductive wireless charging avoids the power requirements of depot charging and can be more efficient and cost-effective, said an executive for a wireless EV charging supplier.
By Dan Zukowski • March 25, 2024 -
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DC’s downtown revival plan, from office conversions to ‘neighborhood safety centers’
Facing public safety concerns, the possible loss of two professional sports teams and costly office-to-residential conversions, Washington, D.C., officials released highlights of a proposed revitalization.
By Danielle McLean • March 22, 2024 -
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Opinion5 tips for building highly utilized curbside EV chargers
Think about EV charger placement and features that provide value to community residents, visitors and business owners, says the president and CEO of EV charging company Volta.
By Brandt Hastings • March 22, 2024 -
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Will San Francisco Bay Area voters approve new taxes to preserve public transit?
Largely following the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s advice, two California state senators introduced a bill to put the funding measure on the 2026 ballot.
By Dan Zukowski • March 21, 2024 -
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Energy Department’s weakened EV mileage rule allows more gas-engine car sales through 2030
A more aggressive timeline originally proposed by the Biden administration drew pushback from the auto industry.
By Michael Brady • March 20, 2024 -
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Florida approves statewide AI traffic management by NoTraffic
Smart sensors, artificial intelligence and cloud computing can help city leaders implement traffic policies and priorities, the developer says.
By Dan Zukowski • March 20, 2024 -
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Plan for zero-emission truck charging, fueling infrastructure unveiled by White House
The strategy maps interstates, intermodal hubs, ports and truck parking to show where charging and hydrogen fueling stations will be most in demand.
By Colin Campbell • March 19, 2024 -
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Communities build walking, biking trails along old railroad lines with federal grants
Active transportation projects represent over 25% of the $3.3 billion grant awards the DOT announced last week.
By Dan Zukowski • March 19, 2024 -
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Bidirectional charging could unlock new potential for waste fleet electrification
A recent pilot in the UK could lead to a future where electric trucks can feed energy back into the grid rather than just paying for it. But the U.S. market is still in the early stages of incorporating EV technology.
By David Richardson • March 18, 2024 -
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Some FAA air taxi regulations may overlap state, local authorities: GAO report
State, local and tribal governments will be responsible for vertiport zoning and permitting while most legal authority for eVTOL aircraft resides with the Federal Aviation Administration.
By Dan Zukowski • March 18, 2024 -
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$10B New York City intercity bus terminal project moves forward
With a new funding agreement, the country’s largest and busiest bus terminal is closer to getting a long-awaited overhaul.
By Julie Strupp • March 14, 2024 -
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Biden administration asks for 2.7% FY 2025 increase in DOT budget
The Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration and Federal Highway Administration would receive modest cuts over the fiscal year 2024 budget, while the Federal Aviation Administration would get a $2.7 billion increase.
By Dan Zukowski • March 14, 2024 -
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US DOT awards $3.3B to reconnect communities, offers funding for other transportation projects
Meanwhile, President Biden's 2025 budget for transportation calls for $4 billion for large transit projects and $1.2 billion for the use of low-embodied-carbon materials.
By Dan Zukowski • March 13, 2024
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