Is the EV revolution over?

Despite a sales slowdown, apartment owners and developers should charge ahead with electric vehicle infrastructure, experts say.

By Amanda Loudin • Feb. 1, 2024

US cities’ outlook for 2024

Cities are pushing ahead on innovative bids to build more sustainable, safe and equitable communities, but many of the roadblocks they face likely aren't going anywhere.

By Smart Cities Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2024

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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 in 2024.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

GM CEO: ‘We are committed to Cruise’

Despite investigations, ongoing safety concerns and a $2.7 billion loss last year for the robotaxi unit, General Motors CEO Mary Barra insists the “technology is sound.”

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 31, 2024

FHWA offers $729M for storm-damaged infrastructure

The funds will help states rebuild roads and bridges following natural disasters and extreme weather.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 30, 2024

Micromobility companies rode through rough times last year. What’s ahead for 2024?

With strong demand for bikes and scooters bumping into some providers’ financial troubles, “We’re at an inflection point in the industry,” said Lime’s chief operating officer.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 30, 2024

Truck parking to receive hundreds of millions from infrastructure law

The awards are among nearly $5 billion in transportation grants announced by the White House Thursday. 

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 29, 2024

As some transit crime rates triple, FTA releases data, other resources

Grant programs to fund crime prevention and security projects also are available, the Federal Transit Administration announced.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 29, 2024

Justice Department, SEC to investigate Cruise robotaxi pedestrian crash

Cruise exhibited poor leadership, poor judgment and an adversarial attitude toward regulators, according to a report it and General Motors commissioned on the crash.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 26, 2024

$80B for public transit operations proposed in bill from Georgia congressman

The investment could add almost 100 million hours of transit service across the U.S., according to an analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 24, 2024

California’s Brightline West high-speed rail project gets $2.5B in bonds

As Brightline West's Las Vegas-Southern California project inches closer to construction, another high-speed rail project between LA and San Francisco is seeing a leadership change.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 23, 2024

Google’s top AI tools for cities in 2024

Tools that identify disaster risks and aim to reduce vehicle emissions were among those a top Google executive highlighted at the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting last week.

By Paige Gross • Jan. 23, 2024

Amid 21-state lawsuit, FHWA delays deadline for transportation emissions plans

The federal government agreed to a 45-day extension from a Feb. 1 reporting requirement for states. 

By David Taube • Jan. 23, 2024

What’s next for mobility innovation? This venture capitalist has some ideas.

Nicole LeBlanc, a partner at Toyota’s investment arm, Woven Capital, is optimistic about the talent and innovation coming to cities.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 18, 2024

6 trends that could shape US cities in 2024

Cities will contend with a shifting transportation picture, increased urgency to act on climate change, and innovative policies and technologies to address longstanding concerns.

By Ysabelle Kempe , Dan Zukowski , Rachel H. Pollack • Jan. 17, 2024

Air taxi charging infrastructure coming to 3 states in Archer, Joby deals

The two eVTOL manufacturers are moving closer to commercial passenger flights as federal officials urge state and local governments to plan for the needed infrastructure.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 17, 2024

EV charging, hydrogen build-out get $623M from Biden administration

The funds support construction of approximately 7,500 EV charging ports and other alternative fuel infrastructure across 47 projects in 22 states and Puerto Rico.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 16, 2024

3 crucial infrastructure priorities for city leaders in 2024

As infrastructure challenges mount, local governments have critical choices ahead. Why now is the time to invest in resilient and future-ready solutions.

Jan. 16, 2024

FMCSA accepting grant applications soon

Learn about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s federal grant funding and when to apply.

Jan. 16, 2024

Hertz reverses course on electric vehicles

The company, which once said EVs would account for a quarter of its rental fleet by 2025, is selling some 20,000 electric vehicles and replacing them with gas-powered cars.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 12, 2024

California launches website to track $180B in infrastructure investment

While details on projects such as the state’s infamous high-speed rail project are scant, the map provides a broad overview of the work that is underway.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 12, 2024

Delivery has a pollution problem. These cities are working to address it.

A new initiative will help cities test innovative startup and corporate solutions in a bid to curb ballooning emissions, primarily from trucks.

By Ysabelle Kempe • Jan. 12, 2024

Climate funding takes hit in California governor’s 2024 budget proposal

Transit funding, however, was relatively unscathed in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2024-25 fiscal year budget, which represents $20 billion in cuts from last year.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 11, 2024

What 2024 may hold for municipal bonds, a ‘crucial financing tool for cities’

Interest rate trends, investor demand and the 2024 elections could all impact the municipal bond market, according to finance experts.

By Gaby Galvin • Jan. 11, 2024

High prices are slowing for road builders, but challenges lay ahead

Continuing labor shortages could push costs higher on some specialized, technical projects being funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Associated General Contractors of America’s chief economist said.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 10, 2024

These NYC transit projects are a top priority for Gov. Hochul in 2024

The governor's state-of-the-state address included plans for expanding rail and subway lines and efforts to improve safety for all road users.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 10, 2024