Electric vehicle sales soared in 2022, followed by more charging stations

Most public chargers are found in suburban locations while multifamily dwellings lag far behind in charging infrastructure. 

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 17, 2023

Why drone delivery hasn’t taken flight in the US

The Federal Aviation Administration this year will propose new regulations, including changes to visual line of sight requirements to support greater drone use, a federal official said.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2023

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From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

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4 trends that could shape smart cities in 2023

These overarching trends affect the decisions communities are making around transportation design, street space, housing and revitalizing downtowns that have struggled with fewer office workers.

By Smart Cities Dive Team • Jan. 13, 2023

Traffic fatalities ‘crisis’ demands state and local coordination, transportation officials emphasize

As the U.S. Department of Transportation works to update rules around speed limits, automation and vehicles, officials say improving safety will require a cultural shift.

By Charles Pekow • Jan. 13, 2023

DOT, DOE secretaries tout agency cooperation under decarbonization blueprint

DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm laid out the impact of new federal dollars and policies in the shift to EVs, while another federal official urged caution.

By Danielle McLean • Jan. 12, 2023

Transit agencies must consider land use and new travel patterns, transportation officials say

New travel patterns driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and remote and hybrid work are forcing transit agencies to reconsider their planning and operations, transportation officials said at the Transportation Research Board's Annual Meeting.

By Charles Pekow • Jan. 12, 2023

Air taxi supply shortage may slow eVTOL adoption, Archer Aviation exec says at CES

Archer Aviation Chief Operating Officer Tom Muniz said that aircraft manufacturers might need to produce “tens of thousands” of air taxis in the future but currently lack the capability.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 12, 2023

Transit authorities overwhelmingly embrace new technology, and riders are the better for it

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By Andy Castillo • Jan. 11, 2023

California storms disrupt transit, Amtrak service

A series of strong winter rain storms led to canceled and delayed trains and flooded a major rail station.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 11, 2023

Stellantis to manufacture electric air taxis for Archer Aviation

The automaker aims to mass produce the startup’s Midnight eVOTL aircraft as its exclusive contract manufacturer.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 10, 2023

Traffic fatalities dipped in 2022 while pedestrian and cyclist deaths rose: NHTSA

Despite improvements in some areas, safety advocates decried concerning trends faced by pedestrians and cyclists. 

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 10, 2023

Michigan chief mobility officer: ‘States need to write the playbook’ on EV charging

States could ease the EV charging rollout by helping local governments update regulations and institute best practices, panelists said at CES.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 10, 2023

Federal agencies share ‘blueprint’ for transportation decarbonization

Energy, environment, housing and transportation regulators teamed up on strategies to realize a 100% clean electrical grid by 2035 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with nods to micromobility, zoning reform and more.

By Maria Rachal • Jan. 10, 2023

Revel to expand EV fast chargers across NYC

After building a “superhub” in Brooklyn, the electric mobility company is planning more across other boroughs, a move it hopes will greatly expand the city’s capacity for accessible fast charging.

By Maria Rachal • Jan. 9, 2023

New York City replacing hundreds of fleet vehicles with EVs

The city will purchase the zero-emission vehicles through a $10.1 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant, adding to the more than 4,000 EVs already in the municipal fleet

By Danielle McLean • Jan. 9, 2023

5G may soon deliver on its smart city promises, CES panelists say

As 5G matures alongside other innovations like artificial intelligence, technology companies and others are starting to develop new uses for it.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 9, 2023

DOT awards $2.1B to rehab 4 major bridges

The city of Chicago and transportation entities in Kentucky, California, and Connecticut will each receive well over $100 million in funds through the bipartisan infrastructure law to make major bridge improvements.

By Danielle McLean • Jan. 6, 2023

Chattanooga building out ‘smart intersection network’

Working with local academic researchers and technology providers, the Tennessee city will add dozens of tech-integrated intersections downtown with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

By Maria Rachal • Jan. 6, 2023

Madison, Wisconsin, approves complete green streets policy

The capital city’s new guide attempts to align with safety and sustainability goals and provide a more consistent and equitable framework for making decisions about the public right of way.

By Maria Rachal • Jan. 6, 2023

SEPTA’s AI gun detection pilot aims to reduce gun violence, address staffing concerns

Through the six-month pilot, Pennsylvania-based ZeroEyes will use the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s existing camera system to spot any object in the shape of a gun, but critics say greater surveillance creates risk of misidentification.

By Stephenie Overman • Jan. 5, 2023

Complete streets projects in New York get a boost

The state will cover more costs for municipal projects that create safe and accessible roadways for all users. The complete streets design approach is a component in the National Roadway Safety Strategy.

By Maria Rachal • Jan. 5, 2023

Hyperloop momentum has stalled. Here are the challenges facing the high-speed tech.

Some transit experts and officials say high-speed hyperloops still have promise. But the challenges to deploying the technology to transport humans are immense.

By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 5, 2023

Updating local regulations may ease EV charging rollout

Improved regulations make it easier for developers to “know what they’re getting into,” said one transportation planner.

By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 4, 2023

13 predictions about the trends that will shape smart cities in 2023

Cities will get smarter about transportation infrastructure needs, continue to rethink the use of downtown spaces and look at where data can help inform various operations, readers said.

By Danielle McLean • Jan. 3, 2023

CES 2023 spotlights EV, AV, air taxi technology

Major companies including BMW, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Panasonic and Stellantis will showcase technologies for electric, autonomous and connected vehicles. Air mobility news is also expected.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 3, 2023