US traffic deaths reach highest level since 2005: NHTSA

Nearly 43,000 people died in crashes on U.S. roadways in 2022, finds a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report. The total essentially matches 2021’s, which was the highest estimated fatality rate since 2005.

By Michael Brady • Updated April 21, 2023

$14B for city and state transit awarded in FTA formula grants

The Federal Transit Administration funds can go toward improving public transportation, upgrading stations and tracks, converting bus fleets to zero-emission vehicles and services for older adults and those with disabilities.

By Dan Zukowski • April 17, 2023

With recent crash, road safety again thrust into the spotlight

A Maryland collision that killed six construction workers nabbed national headlines and was a reminder that job sites are at the mercy of speeding drivers.

By Jen Miller • April 17, 2023

Are your operations EV-ready? Share your expertise and insight in landmark industry research survey by April 28

Electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure are poised to transform the parking, transportation and mobility industry. IPMI released an EV readiness survey to capture critical benchmarks and data.

By Rachel Yoka, CAPP, LEED AP BD+C • April 17, 2023

Flying electric boat closer to takeoff as Regent unveils full-scale mock-up

With more than 500 orders to date, the company’s CEO said commercial service is expected to begin by mid-decade, starting in Hawaii.

By Dan Zukowski • April 14, 2023

The costs and surprises of EV charging, according to convenience store retailers

Read the EV charging station maintenance challenges, lessons learned and more from convenience and fuel operators, who are a big part of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure nationwide.

By Brett Dworski • April 14, 2023

FedEx and Amazon still haven’t figured out sidewalk delivery robots. Will mass adoption ever come?

Delivery giants' tests of autonomous bots fizzled out. But many logistics experts still believe that the technology can catch on, creating potential challenges for cities.

By Max Garland • April 13, 2023

Booming EV sales amp up the pressure on cities and companies to meet charging demand

“This is a wake-up call,” an executive at an energy management company said. “The transformation required to enable widespread vehicle electrification will be a massive challenge.”

By Dan Zukowski • April 13, 2023

$1 billion in grants to prevent traffic deaths available: DOT

This year’s application process differs significantly from last year’s, including a new portal to submit applications and an updated definition of underserved community, the Transportation Department said.

By Michael Brady • April 12, 2023

On infrastructure jobs, OSHA steps up workplace safety enforcement

As federal funds flood into construction projects thanks to the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is concerned about protecting workers in the infrastructure sector.

By Julie Strupp • April 12, 2023

Tighter EPA vehicle emissions standards may speed up electric vehicle transition

The new emissions standards would apply to 2027 through 2032 model-year vehicles, but they would not mandate EVs, leaving it up to automakers to decide how to meet the rules.

By Dan Zukowski • April 12, 2023

Transit projects not meeting ridership projections: GAO report

While transit agencies have gotten better at estimating project costs, less than half of projects correctly predicted weekday ridership.

By Dan Zukowski • April 11, 2023

Amtrak long-distance passenger rail study groups report back from six regions

Adding routes and increasing service frequency were common themes emerging from the series of meetings with government officials, railroads and NGOs.

By Dan Zukowski • April 10, 2023

The country’s most EV-friendly metro areas

Electric vehicle charger availability varies widely across the U.S. Of the top 10 U.S. metro areas for electric-vehicle friendliness, more than half are in California, a new report found.

By Mary Salmonsen • April 10, 2023

With electric delivery vehicles in high demand, GM’s Brightdrop sold out for the year

The company has over 30 commercial customers covering parcel delivery, retail, rental and service-based utilities.

By Dan Zukowski • April 7, 2023

Walmart to install EV chargers at thousands of stores by 2030

The company noted that there’s “a store or club located within 10 miles of approximately 90% of Americans,” putting these chargers in easy reach of most electric vehicle drivers.

By Jessica Loder • April 7, 2023

Chicago’s lack of accessible pedestrian signals at crosswalks violates ADA: federal judge

The city defended itself by claiming it planned to install more accessible pedestrian signals, but a federal judge rejected that argument, saying Chicago failed to provide “meaningful access” to people with visual impairments.

By Michael Brady • April 7, 2023

Lyft expands electric-vehicle option to riders in 14 cities and counties

Business riders will be able to request hybrid or electric vehicles beginning April 17.

By Dan Zukowski • April 6, 2023

States’ transportation electrification plans fail to consider grid needs: report

Managing charging will be vital because transportation could represent more than a quarter of global electricity use by 2050, the Energy Systems Integration Group said in its report.  

By Robert Walton • April 5, 2023

To prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions, US DOT launches $350M pilot program

There are “proven practices to prevent crashes between vehicles and wildlife” and make roads safer for both rural and urban communities, a federal official said when announcing the first program to address the problem.

By Michael Brady • April 4, 2023

Amazon deliveries made by Rivian EVs surge to 75M

More than 3,000 electric vehicles are making Amazon deliveries in over 500 cities and regions across the U.S., Amazon said.

By Max Garland • April 3, 2023

Rising cycling, pedestrian deaths the focus of bike infrastructure bill

The proposed legislation would allow states to fully fund bike and pedestrian safety projects with federal money from the Highway Safety Improvement Program and allow local governments to recommend projects for funding.

By Michael Brady • April 3, 2023

Uber and bp to provide fast EV chargers to the ride-hailing company’s drivers

Uber drivers use electric vehicles at a rate more than eight times that of the general population in the U.S., an Uber spokesperson said.

By Dan Zukowski • March 31, 2023

NYC launches online portal for city services, benefits

Mayor Eric Adams said the online portal, dubbed MyCity, would make it easier for residents to apply for benefits by reducing bureaucracy and red tape.

By Michael Brady • March 31, 2023

Drone companies gearing up to meet lofty delivery goals

Zipline and Alphabet's Wing aim to scale up and reach more customers, which could soon lead to millions of deliveries each year, according to the companies.

By Max Garland • March 31, 2023