Transportation: Page 2

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    Can AI detect road hazards?

    San José, California, is testing AI and cameras to identify and quickly alert the city to potholes and other dangerous street issues.

    By • Oct. 21, 2025
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    Steep insurance cost increases loom for commuter rail

    With liability insurance costs expected to rise nearly 24% next year, a bipartisan bill would give Amtrak, Brightline and commuter rail operators more time to obtain it.

    By • Oct. 20, 2025
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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
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    Detroit to build new multimodal transportation hub

    The proposed intercity bus and Amtrak station next to the restored Michigan Central Station “will grow our regional economy,” said Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

    By • Oct. 17, 2025
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    How Southwest DC helped residents and visitors get around the neighborhood

    Businesses and the Washington, D.C., government formed a Mobility Innovation District to launch a pilot shuttle service.

    By • Oct. 16, 2025
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    Chicago transit agencies propose fare hikes, restate 2026 budgets

    Hope now rides with the Illinois General Assembly to provide state funding that could prevent rail and bus service cuts.

    By • Oct. 15, 2025
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    Chicago suburb debuts electric paratransit fleet

    Schaumburg, Illinois, joins transit agencies in New York City and San Francisco in providing zero-emission transportation for older adults and people with disabilities.

    By • Oct. 14, 2025
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    Public transportation ‘experiencing unprecedented momentum’: APTA CEO Paul Skoutelas

    Federal Transit Administrator Marcus Molinaro spoke to 3,200 transit leaders at the American Public Transportation Association’s 2025 TRANSform conference in Boston.

    By • Oct. 10, 2025
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    Voters approve $11.7B in local ballot measures to fund public transit

    “Transit is winning,” said an American Public Transportation Association executive, citing an 81% win rate among 16 measures in seven states.

    By • Updated Nov. 6, 2025
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    Roadway safety can benefit from vehicles that talk to each other

    Connected vehicles can help avoid accidents and alert authorities to dangerous situations, says an AT&T executive.

    By • Oct. 8, 2025
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    Trump blocks Chicago funding as Illinois moves forward with $50.6B infrastructure plan

    The White House froze $2.1 billion in funding for a transit rail line and a viaduct project as federal and local officials battle over diversity and inclusion.

    By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 7, 2025
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    How Boston transit leaders fixed a failing transit system

    The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority recovered from safety lapses that prompted the Federal Transit Administration to oversee the agency’s transit rail system in 2022.

    By • Oct. 6, 2025
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    Trump administration freezes $18B for NY-NJ region transportation projects

    The Transportation Department said a review of the projects would take more time because of the government shutdown.

    By • Oct. 2, 2025
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    Top smart city conferences in 2026

    Technology, housing, climate action, transportation, public safety and more take center stage at events for local government leaders in 2026.

    By Smart Cities Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025
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    Free and low-fare transit programs fail to reach many in need: report

    More outreach programs and automatic enrollment could make these programs accessible to more people, says a report from the Regional Plan Association, a New York nonprofit.

    By • Sept. 29, 2025
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    Lyft and Waymo to bring robotaxi service to Nashville

    The announcement comes shortly after the ride-hailing service rolled out its first robotaxi pilot in Atlanta.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 26, 2025
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    How transit leaders learned to handle multibillion dollar megaprojects

    “The expectation going in is that you better spend that money wisely,” said the leader of the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel project in New York and New Jersey.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025
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    FRA opens applications for $5B in passenger rail safety grants

    In line with administration priorities, the revised funding opportunity favors family-friendly projects while eliminating equity and climate-related requirements.

    By • Sept. 24, 2025
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    How predictive data can reduce driving accidents and deaths

    Smartphones and connected vehicle data can help traffic safety officials spot and fix accident hot spots, says a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association and Cambridge Mobile Telematics.

    By • Sept. 22, 2025
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    More federal funding, public outreach among US transit leaders’ priorities

    The American Public Transportation Association is calling for nearly $30 billion more for public transit and $28 billion more for passenger rail in the next surface transportation authorization.

    By • Sept. 18, 2025
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    FTA administrator pledges partnership with transit authorities on safety, efficiency, accessibility

    Federal Transit Administrator Marcus Molinaro promised to reduce regulatory burdens and accelerate project delivery while urging transit agencies to address crime and operate efficiently.

    By • Sept. 17, 2025
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    Sponsored by Enterprise

    Supercharge government fleet operations with breakthrough flexibility

    Learn how public sector fleet managers can get true versatility and scalability in their fleets.

    Sept. 15, 2025
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    Lyft and May Mobility begin robotaxi service in Atlanta; Zoox gambles on Las Vegas

    As Georgia’s capital becomes a prime destination for autonomous ride-hailing providers, Zoox launches in Las Vegas with its purpose-built robotaxi.

    By • Sept. 10, 2025
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    Traffic cameras double as a hurricane-response system in this South Carolina county

    By connecting existing cameras to an AI-powered command hub, a hurricane-prone county plans to track evacuation patterns, adjust routes on the fly and strengthen recovery planning.

    By • Sept. 10, 2025
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    [Podcast] Key trends in urban mobility transformation

    In this podcast series, explore trending topics related to the larger theme of urban mobility transformation challenges and opportunities.

    By Smart Cities Dive's studioID • Updated July 10, 2025
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    (2022). "I-95 Southbound Rappahannock River Crossing Project Complete" [Video]. Retrieved from Virginia Department of Transportation.
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    How one firm uses digital twins to develop large transportation infrastructure projects

    The technology can help build buy-in, minimize costly errors and facilitate monitoring and maintenance, a Bentley Systems senior director says.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025