Transportation: Page 41

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    Senate sends bill avoiding rail shutdown to Biden’s desk

    The divided chamber shot down an amendment to give workers seven days of paid sick leave.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 2, 2022
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    Amtrak gets $4.3B to improve intercity passenger rail network

    As ridership for Amtrak intercity passenger rail slowly returns, the railroad plans to modernize trains and stations.

    By • Dec. 1, 2022
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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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    House passes bills to avert US rail shutdown, add paid sick leave

    The vote comes just two days after President Joe Biden urged congressional intervention, warning “a rail shutdown would devastate our economy.”

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 1, 2022
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    New York transit riders may face steep fare increases, service cuts: state comptroller

    With ridership stuck well below pre-pandemic levels, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority could struggle to maintain service without steep fare hikes.

    By • Nov. 30, 2022
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    9 startups to join AWS’ Sustainable Cities Accelerator for Infrastructure

    Each accelerator participant aims to address infrastructure-related sustainability challenges by offering products and services targeting power, utility, transportation and other systems.

    By Michael Brady • Nov. 30, 2022
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    California unveils 7 guaranteed income pilot projects

    Aiming to support basic needs, the California Guaranteed Income Pilot Program will provide regular, unconditional cash payments to nearly 2,000 pregnant people and former foster youth.

    By Michael Brady • Nov. 29, 2022
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    Report: ‘Acute’ workforce shortages challenge public transit agencies

    Editor’s note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.From a lac...

    By Andy Castillo • Nov. 28, 2022
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    FAA to lay out air taxi plans by May

    The Federal Aviation Administration’s acting administrator said the agency will present implementation plans for eVTOL or air taxi operations by May 2023. 

    By • Nov. 28, 2022
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    Labor shortages hinder public transit rebound: APTA report

    Creative benefits and improved hiring processes, safety, scheduling and growth opportunities are among ways transit agencies can help address labor shortages and recruit new employees, experts say. 

    By Stephenie Overman • Nov. 28, 2022
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    Shared e-moped markets are growing — but not in the US. Why not?

    New York and San Francisco are the remaining U.S. cities with shared e-mopeds. Deployment costs, barriers to use and U.S. car culture are blamed for the mode’s weak performance.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 28, 2022
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    Charlotte phone app warns drivers of behavior that puts pedestrians, others at risk

    As part of the North Carolina city’s ongoing Vision Zero campaign, drivers using the TravelSafely app will be alerted when they are driving too fast in certain areas or approaching pedestrians in crosswalks. 

    By Danielle McLean • Nov. 23, 2022
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    Construction resumes on $2.4B Los Angeles Metro Purple Line

    The October suspension following safety issues and dozens of injuries was lifted last week when tunnel work restarted.

    By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 23, 2022
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    Building out nationwide EV charging is taking longer than consumers think, Fuels Institute says

    Permit approvals, government funding and knowing where to deploy charging stations are some of the many hurdles EV stakeholders face.

    By Brett Dworski • Nov. 23, 2022
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    Amtrak, freight railroads agree to restore intercity passenger service to Gulf Coast

    A long dispute among freight railroads and Amtrak to restore intercity passenger rail service between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, may be nearing a resolution. 

    By • Nov. 23, 2022
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    NYC to expand bike lanes, public spaces in 2023

    The upgrades build on the city’s Open Streets program, which closes streets to vehicle traffic for use by pedestrians and cyclists, and its efforts to create the largest bike network in the U.S.

    By Michael Brady • Nov. 23, 2022
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    Want to electrify your bus fleet? A new FTA-funded research center can help.

    Battery and hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses are “fundamentally different technologies” cities and transit agencies will have to learn, said a researcher from The Ohio State University’s Center for Automotive Research.

    By • Nov. 22, 2022
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    Austin to double e-bike rebates in 2023

    The city increased the rebates to encourage more people, especially “historically underserved populations,” to buy and use e-bikes, a spokesperson for Austin’s publicly-owned utility said.

    By Michael Brady • Nov. 22, 2022
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    Electric transit bus orders boom after FTA funds 1,100 buses

    Cities, states and transit agencies need to plan ahead to transition their fleets to electric buses, as manufacturers struggle to keep up with orders.

    By • Nov. 21, 2022
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    Tampa tries sidewalk solar panels as backup power for traffic lights

    The Florida city started using solar sidewalks for backup power after 2017’s Hurricane Irma created lengthy power outages at intersections. It assessed the technology’s performance this fall during Hurricane Ian.

    By Maria Rachal • Nov. 21, 2022
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    California commits $2.6B to sustainable mobility, prioritizing low-income communities

    Calling the funds the “largest state investment yet” in sustainable transportation, the California Air Resource Board will direct the money to help low-income consumers buy EVs, among other programs.

    By • Nov. 18, 2022
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    Archer Aviation debuts production version of eVTOL aircraft

    As eVTOL developers race to bring urban air mobility to U.S. cities, some, including Archer, aim to begin carrying passengers by 2025.

    By • Nov. 18, 2022
  • Several white cars are seen plugged into a line of electric vehicle chargers.
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    COP27: EV sales strong, but more needed to bring down transportation emissions

    A BloombergNEF report released at COP27 outlines trends for electric vehicles. Meanwhile, at the global climate summit, a coalition of 200 government and private-sector entities committed to accelerating EV adoption. 

    By • Nov. 16, 2022
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    Self-driving trucks might cause headaches for city leaders, says one roadway executive

    Despite saving time, improving safety and cutting carbon emissions, as one study found, driverless delivery vehicles pose liability and curb management issues, says Tim Sylvester of Integrated Roadways.

    By Charles Pekow • Nov. 16, 2022
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    Bird’s new CEO details profitability strategy after overstated scooter revenue revealed

    The micromobility company is trying to become profitable and offer a better experience for cities and users following staffing shakeups, market exits, the risk of delisting from the New York Stock Exchange, and other challenges.

    By Maria Rachal • Nov. 15, 2022
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    The 10 most future-ready cities in North America: report

    Cities must invest more in digital and physical infrastructure to address today’s challenges but face several barriers, including a lack of public trust, a new report finds.

    By Michael Brady • Nov. 15, 2022