Transportation: Page 47
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Biden order on emissions-free power, EVs sends market signals, experts say
As part of the effort, the federal government — the largest U.S. energy consumer — would get half of its power from 24/7 emissions-free sources by 2030.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 10, 2021 -
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Boston's new chief of streets to steer city beyond car-centric transportation
Former city CIO Jascha Franklin-Hodge will begin the role in January, aiming to support the sustainable transportation ideas that recently elected Mayor Wu campaigned on, including fare-free bus routes.
By Cailin Crowe • Dec. 10, 2021 -
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Jersey City to add network of secure bike lockers doubling as transit shelters
The placemaking installations near transit hubs will be the nation's first holistic network of secure bike parking, according to a local official, supporting local cycling culture as many residents have cited concerns about bike theft.
By Jason Plautz • Dec. 9, 2021 -
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Traffic ticks up but remains below pre-pandemic levels: report
Downtown trips are down nearly 25% compared with 2019 as office workers work remotely, according to INRIX. Boston, for example, ranked first in the U.S. for congestion in 2019 but has seen traffic levels drop 47% since then.
By Jason Plautz • Dec. 7, 2021 -
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As infrastructure funds begin to flow, climate, safety, equity impacts are not enough, some say
With most Transportation Department infrastructure funding going to roads and bridges, the money could perpetuate practices that fail to address certain key fronts, critics say.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 2, 2021 -
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Q&A'The crossroads between climate and equity': Advocates push for transit justice
With the momentum of the just-passed bipartisan infrastructure bill and a growing emphasis on equity, advocates work toward building greater transit justice for underserved communities.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 1, 2021 -
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Miami set to temporarily restore scooters after ending pilot program
Less than two weeks after removing scooters due to safety concerns, the city commission is bringing them back — with new rules.
By Jason Plautz • Nov. 30, 2021 -
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Deep Dive'A long way to go': How utilities are helping 6 cities meet big EV goals
From New York City to Los Angeles, cities and utilities face cost, land and grid challenges in their efforts to electrify transportation systems.
By Robert Walton , Emma Penrod , Jason Plautz , Scott Van Voorhis • Nov. 30, 2021 -
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Cycling surge here to stay in many cities, report suggests
A host of Southern cities have seen significant jumps in ridership since before the pandemic. "If we match the demand with real infrastructure, who knows what our numbers could be," said one official at Walk Bike Nashville.
By Jason Plautz • Nov. 29, 2021 -
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Transit leaders debate urban mobility myths 'busted' by the pandemic
At the CoMotion LA conference last week, transportation leaders from Miami, Los Angeles and Vancouver reflected on how transit can better serve communities and where universal basic mobility could play a future role.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 24, 2021 -
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Bird, Lime lead micromobility expansion after pandemic lull
Following Bird going public and Lime raising $523 million, one analyst said the industry may see its greatest growth by expanding existing operations, whereas “second-tier cities” might lack the ridership to support larger investments.
By Jason Plautz • Nov. 22, 2021 -
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Deep DiveFlying taxis, hyperloops and driverless cars: Is it too early to start planning for future mobility?
Miami, Orlando and Pittsburgh are planning for air mobility and other novel modes of transport decades ahead. Critics say focusing on flashy, futuristic technologies distracts from simpler solutions for today.
By Jason Plautz • Nov. 19, 2021 -
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Buyer interest in EVs grows as automakers introduce more appealing models
Electric vehicle sales may be nearing a tipping point, according to experts, due to rising consumer interest and an influx of new models from mainstream and startup auto manufacturers.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 18, 2021 -
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Traffic is Boring: Tracking Elon Musk's tunneling proposals
Some projects for The Boring Co. have gotten off — or rather under — the ground, as others peter out. Here's where the ambitious plans stand today.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 17, 2021 -
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Amtrak's $117B Northeast Corridor revamp expected to benefit local cities
The 15-year upgrade of the Washington, D.C.-New York-Boston route will increase capacity and travel times, while also benefiting localities with new stations and transit-oriented development.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 12, 2021 -
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NYC electric bike fires on pace to double in 2021
E-bike fires were linked to 72 injuries and three deaths through October in New York City. From London to Austin, Texas, city safety officials have noted lithium-ion battery fire risks with the increasingly popular micromobility devices.
By Jason Plautz • Nov. 10, 2021 -
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Deep DiveSmart city evolution: How cities have stepped back from a 'tech arms race'
Following the 'first wave' of the smart cities movement, local leaders describe how they have largely shifted from a tech-first to a resident-first approach.
By Danielle McLean , Maria Rachal , Dan Zukowski • Nov. 9, 2021 -
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Reassessing the smart cities movement
Smart Cities Dive asked 25 of the largest U.S. cities how they define a "smart city" and how that definition has evolved, the challenges they've faced in rolling out equitable policies and technologies, and their outlook for what's next.
By the Smart Cities Dive Team • Nov. 9, 2021 -
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Transportation leaders react to passage of infrastructure bill with funds for transit, EVs, rail
Industry advocates and private sector players praised the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act as a landmark first step while looking ahead to the Build Back Better Act.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 8, 2021 -
EV adoption poised to surge if Congress OKs $100B in purchase incentives, experts say
U.S. electric vehicle sales could finish 2021 at 5% of new purchases, according to industry observers. That's a milestone, but experts say adoption could really take off depending on federal government investments.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 5, 2021 -
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Traffic deaths soar in first half of 2021 as experts debate best solutions
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is creating a strategy to combat traffic fatalities, which according to an agency report, rose 18% during the first half of 2021.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 4, 2021 -
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Deep DiveAs Tesla, Ford and others invest billions in EVs, will the power system be ready?
The new White House zero emission vehicle target of 50% of new car sales by 2030 has a long way to go, a short time to get there, and big challenges ahead.
By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Blue SystemsNew York City races ahead with its e-scooter pilot. Will slow and steady pay off?
After watching from the sidelines for the past few years, New York City has finally taken the plunge and launched its first-ever shared e-scooter pilot program.
Nov. 1, 2021 -
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Greyhound acquired by fast-growing FlixMobility, which aims to expand bus travel in the US
Greyhound and the intercity bus industry have struggled with declining ridership, exacerbated by the pandemic. Munich-based FlixMobility, operating in 36 countries, says it can expand the U.S. market for long-distance bus travel.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 29, 2021 -
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Populus CEO: Cities should be able to leverage 'really messy data' for Vision Zero efforts
As part of the second phase of a U.S. Department of Transportation-backed initiative, mobility data firm Populus intends to help cities use data from micromobility fleet operators to craft road safety plans.
By Jason Plautz • Oct. 28, 2021
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