Transportation: Page 49
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The Boring Co. wants to build an underground transit loop in flood-prone Fort Lauderdale. Can it be done?
Transportation experts say the project is possible, but building a tunnel under South Florida is expensive. "You can engineer yourself out of any problem," said one expert, but it comes at a cost.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Sept. 1, 2021 -
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Tesla made electric trucks 'cool.' Now fleets face financial hurdles.
Total cost of ownership for electric trucks is more attractive than diesel, a Navistar executive said at ACT Expo. But issues around charging are significant.
By Jim Stinson • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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London mayor calls for expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone citywide in 2023
The announcement notes that for the city to hit its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, it must cut car traffic 27% by the end of the decade.
By Jason Plautz • Updated March 4, 2022 -
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Sponsored by VisaTransit passengers expect contactless payments to ride safely, survey finds
Contactless payments continue to be a way to allow passengers to travel more safely and with ease, providing peace of mind during a challenging time.
Aug. 30, 2021 -
US rail projects take longer, cost more than those in other countries
High labor costs, change orders and other factors add millions of dollars to budgets and slow down timelines on U.S. projects, according to a new report.
By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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Electrifying 97% of the federal fleet by 2030 could save billions: report
More than $1 billion in savings would come over the lifetime of light-duty vehicles and buses in the federal government fleet by switching to EVs, a new Atlas Public Policy report finds.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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3D-printed concrete to help build $147B UK high-speed rail system
The new technology that prints structures on-site will reduce the amount of concrete used, thereby nearly cutting carbon emissions in half.
By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 17, 2021 -
Cities to test commercial EV fleets, smart traffic, curbside management using federal funds
Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, and Santa Monica, California, are among the cities set to explore commercial electric trucks, smart loading zones in high-traffic areas, and other innovations with Energy Department funding.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 17, 2021 -
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OpinionCurbing climate change requires an end to driving in cities
New U.N. climate report underscores the need to invest in infrastructure that encourages active mobility, get people back on public transit, and have cities reclaim roadways, writes Lime CEO Wayne Ting.
By Wayne Ting • Aug. 13, 2021 -
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Hope renewed for Chicago-St. Louis high-speed rail
A new Illinois commission could accelerate development of high-speed rail in the state, as U.S. passenger rail is poised to receive a $66 billion injection from the bipartisan infrastructure deal.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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NYC Meatpacking District to adopt open streets permanently
As U.S. cities have struggled to maintain the open streets programs they implemented during the pandemic, the Manhattan neighborhood has embraced the concept with plans to close six blocks to vehicle traffic.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 11, 2021 -
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'An enormous lift': Biden's goal of 50% EV sales by 2030 will test supply chains, utilities, experts say
Biden's lofty goal will run in tandem to investments in EV infrastructure. But other supports, like to manufacturing supply chains, are needed as well.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 11, 2021 -
E-scooter company Skip files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
The Helbiz-owned micromobility company filed the petition last week in California, marking the first bankruptcy filing by a well-known scooter company with a footprint in multiple cities.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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Deep DiveThe pandemic changed car ownership. How can cities adapt?
Car buyers are thinking about protection from the coronavirus rather than convenience or traffic. That could be bad news for cities looking to get cars off the road for good.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 9, 2021 -
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120 EV charging stations to be installed at California apartment complexes through state partnership
Backed by state funding, the initiative with platform EVmatch could entice lower-income renters to purchase an electric vehicle.
By Danielle McLean • Aug. 6, 2021 -
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Massachusetts Supreme Court blocks Uber, Lyft-backed gig worker ballot measure
The effort, backed by major gig economy leaders, would have classified workers as independent contractors rather than employees.
By Chris Teale • Updated June 21, 2022 -
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Q&AIt's 'unsexy' but effective when micromobility companies partner with cities, one CEO says
Drop Mobility CEO Qiming Weng discusses the company's approach to creating a sustainable transportation fleet for cities.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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Kansas City streetlight-mounted EV charger pilot aims for equity, accessibility
Most EV charging happens at home overnight, but not for the many people without garages. The Missouri city's federally funded charging project meets residents where they are and is helping to guide others through uncharted territory.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 4, 2021 -
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Federal infrastructure spendingReport: More than a third of US bridges are structurally deficient. It could take decades to fix them.
As the Senate advances a bipartisan infrastructure bill, bridges in urban areas continue to deteriorate. Here are three that exemplify the urgency.
By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 3, 2021 -
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Deep DiveCalifornia's first AV public passenger service could provide key industry and market data
General Motors-owned Cruise will operate the first-ever driverless car service in the state. Others in the space said they hope to learn a lot — including how the public reacts — from its efforts.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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Federal infrastructure spendingSenate votes to advance bill with $550B for aging US infrastructure
Far smaller than Biden's American Jobs Plan, the bipartisan bill will next enter a phase of debates and amendments.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated July 29, 2021 -
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Despite limited participation, advocates see potential for Northeast transportation cap-and-invest plan
Only four of the over a dozen original participants of the Transportation and Climate Initiative signed on to a final program to cut transportation emissions. Backers say there's still a bright future.
By Jason Plautz • July 29, 2021 -
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Indiana DOT, Purdue developing wireless EV charging for highways
The aim is to create the first paved highway segment that contains contactless, wireless technologies to charge electric vehicles as they drive over it.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated July 29, 2021 -
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Queens is on a quest to become a 'smart borough'
A recently elected borough president aims to transform Queens. But one expert cautions the need for a "thoughtful, intentional and iterative" strategy, as smart city planning is "not for the faint of heart."
By Katie Pyzyk • July 26, 2021 -
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Pittsburgh's new MaaS platform and mobility hubs aim to support 'universal basic mobility'
The platform combines information on transit, e-scooters, car-sharing and carpooling services in one app. By pairing with a free subscription pilot program and mobility hubs, the goal is to improve accessibility for low-income residents.
By Jason Plautz • July 22, 2021
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