Transportation: Page 37

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    Every rental unit has level 2 EV charging in its own garage in this Arizona development

    Individual chargers will become standard across the housing industry in the future, predicts the property’s development and management team.

    By Mary Salmonsen • March 24, 2023
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    Cruise wants to expand driverless robotaxi service throughout California

    The General Motors subsidiary has operated a self-driving ride-hailing service in San Francisco since 2022 and says it hasn’t yet decided where in the state to go next.

    By • March 24, 2023
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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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    High-speed rail projects will get a ‘streamlined process’ for federal grants, regulators say

    The Federal Railroad Administration said it will use the high-speed rail program to foster “good-paying jobs with the free and fair choice to join a union” along with strong labor standards, training and placement programs.

    By • March 23, 2023
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    Atlanta transit agency’s $2.7B expansion program will get city council-mandated audit

    The “More MARTA Atlanta” program initially consisted of 17 projects with the first to be completed by 2025. The agency has since reduced the scope and extended the timeline.

    By • March 22, 2023
  • A woman rides her bicycle past a series of electric scooters of the Dutch scooter rental company DOTT on Piazza San Babila on September 23, 2020 in Milan, Italy.
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    E-scooter bans, restrictions can leave some riders behind

    Micromobility companies like Lime and Bird urge cities to think beyond “blunt” policies that ban e-scooters.

    By Maylin Tu • March 22, 2023
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    Transit leaders worry about accessing new IIJA funds, other system concerns in Senate hearing

    While the 2021 infrastructure law provided much-needed funds, concerns about "smaller agencies’ ability to access them are very real," said one agency director.

    By • March 21, 2023
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    Cities see hyperlocal ‘activity centers’ as key to sustainable growth, less car dependency

    Most metropolitan area residents live within three miles of an activity center, according to Brookings Institution research. Officials are planning around such centers to help residents meet their everyday needs while driving less.

    By Gaby Galvin • March 21, 2023
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    California high-speed rail cost jumps to $128B

    The completion date for the first segment, from Merced to Bakersfield, has also been pushed out to 2030-2033.

    By Matthew Thibault • March 20, 2023
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    Electric shuttle service partnership provides last-mile travel options in West Dallas

    The weekday Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Toyota and Circuit initiative transports passengers free of charge from light rail, bus and commuter rail stops to healthcare, retail and other locales within a three-mile radius.

    By • March 20, 2023
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    Now’s the time to apply for commercial motor vehicle safety grant funding

    Learn about grant funding with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and when to apply.

    March 20, 2023
  • A Toyota i-Road minimobility concept vehicle on display in Washington, D.C.
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    Is your city minimobility-ready?

    Cities must transition from favoring full-sized cars and SUVs to prioritizing slower, smaller passenger vehicles that can meet more travelers’ needs in less space, transportation experts say.

    By Austyn Gaffney • March 20, 2023
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    On climate change, this group of mayors thinks globally and acts locally

    Climate Mayors Executive Director Kate Wright discusses how the organization is helping mayors lead on climate policy and implement provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act and 2021 infrastructure law.

    By Michael Brady • March 17, 2023
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    7-Eleven unveils new EV charging network and app

    The 7Charge proprietary EV charging network is part of the retailer’s 2021 commitment to build 500 chargers in North America. 

    By Jessica Loder • March 16, 2023
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    Complete Streets local funding match requirement waived through 2026, FTA says

    Bike and pedestrian trails, intercity passenger rail and transit-oriented development planning are among the activities eligible for federal funds.

    By • March 16, 2023
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    Chicago tests new parking enforcement tech, smart loading zones

    Mayor Lightfoot asked the city council to consider the pilot projects to increase road safety in January, after the parents of a young girl killed in a traffic collision filed a lawsuit alleging the city allowed unsafe road conditions.

    By Michael Brady • March 16, 2023
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    Driverless trucks are coming to Dallas-area grocery stores

    Kroger plans to grow its fleet with autonomous-vehicle supplier Gatik to transport products between an e-commerce warehouse and several stores during the second quarter of 2023.

    By Sam Silverstein • March 15, 2023
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    $10 million US DOT grant to NYU supports smart transportation policy efforts

    The grant is one of 34 awards, totaling $435 million, for university transportation centers announced in February.

    By • March 15, 2023
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    California court defends independent contractor status for gig workers

    A California court upheld the independent contractor provision of Prop 22 but struck down portions that would’ve made it almost impossible to amend the law. 

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 14, 2023
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    $700 million for community EV charging now available from federal grant program

    Cities, counties, other local governments and tribes can apply for grants for public charging in urban and rural communities.

    By • March 14, 2023
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    Skanska predicts construction costs will rise above inflation in many US cities

    The new report examined construction costs in 21 U.S. markets, including Dallas; New York City; Orlando, Florida; Phoenix; San Francisco; and Seattle.

    By Zachary Phillips • March 14, 2023
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    Can tech startups make delivery less of a headache for cities?

    The proliferation of delivery services was a boon during the pandemic, but traffic, parking and labor concerns have followed. Tech and startup leaders spoke recently about how to reduce those impacts.

    By Maylin Tu • March 13, 2023
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    Massachusetts governor seeks to expand intercity passenger train service to Western Massachusetts

    With Western Massachusetts currently served by just one daily round-trip train from Boston, Gov. Maura Healey's proposed fiscal 2024 budget includes $12.5 million for the East-West rail project.

    By • March 13, 2023
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    Dynamic curbs could make cities more livable but would require getting more people out of cars, experts say

    During the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, cities allowed sidewalk dining streeteries and parklets. Now they’re “tearing half of them down to turn them back into parking spots,” a Lyft executive said.

    By Maylin Tu • March 13, 2023
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    Biden 2024 budget asks Congress to allow transit capital funds to be used for operating expenses

    The “historic policy change” could stave off drastic fare hikes and service cuts as transit agencies face budget shortfalls in the coming years.

    By • March 10, 2023
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    New transit workforce dashboard can help agencies tackle labor shortages

    The dashboard creates a one-stop shop for “visualizations and digestible information about the transit workforce” that will be continually updated, the Transit Workforce Center said.

    By • March 9, 2023