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Pittsburgh 'smart loading zones' aim to reduce curbside delivery woes
The city is partnering with curb management company Automotus for the next year to decrease idling, congestion and other safety and efficiency issues, especially in the central business district.
By Austyn Gaffney • April 26, 2022 -
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California readies regulations for zero-emission truck fleets
Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles are the next big frontier in transportation electrification. The move to EVs has been slower in this segment because of its higher energy needs.
By Dan Zukowski • April 26, 2022 -
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TrendlineTop 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.
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US transportation sector could cut carbon emissions 34% by 2030: analysis
"We've actually made a lot of progress," said one researcher. Separately, the Biden administration announced $6.4 billion for states to use under the infrastructure law's carbon reduction program.
By Dan Zukowski • April 22, 2022 -
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Part boat, part plane, all electric: Entrepreneurs envision a new way to travel between coastal cities
Regent's initial "seaglider" vehicle could carry 12 passengers at 180 mph up to 180 miles, connecting coastal communities with faster, cleaner transportation, CEO Billy Thalheimer said.
By Dan Zukowski • April 21, 2022 -
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Lyft to acquire bike-share equipment and technology supplier PBSC Urban Solutions
The deal with the Canadian-based supplier will roughly double Lyft's micromobility presence, the company said.
By Dan Zukowski • April 20, 2022 -
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As cities redesign bus networks, planners stress community engagement
"A lot of agencies haven't looked at their system holistically in a long time," said one transportation planner, as Baltimore, Dallas, Los Angeles and other major cities undertake complex and potentially more equitable system redesigns.
By Dan Zukowski • April 19, 2022 -
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Proposed California EV regs could be adopted by other states
In a bid to ramp up zero-emission vehicle sales, the policy move could ultimately enable regulators "to set the national standards that we need to meet our climate goals," said one transportation and clean air policy expert.
By Dan Zukowski • April 18, 2022 -
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Q&ARobotic balloons could provide high-res images for numerous urban applications
Flying at 60,000 feet, they can help cities monitor vegetation, power lines, roadways and more and could potentially aid navigation for advanced urban transportation tech like AVs and VTOLs, says the CEO of Near Space Labs.
By Dan Zukowski • April 14, 2022 -
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Bird pilot aims to give NYC wheelchair users reliable and fast transport options
Under New York’s e-scooter pilot program, Bird is providing a first-of-its-kind motorized attachment free to individuals who use wheelchairs.
By Austyn Gaffney • April 13, 2022 -
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California regulators to update vehicle emission requirements as state seeks to spur EV transition
The California Air Resources Board will update regulations for vehicles emissions and zero-emission vehicle requirements, as advocates want automakers mandated to make electric vehicles available to frontline communities.
By Dan Zukowski • April 13, 2022 -
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Transit data providers join forces as Optibus acquires Trillium
The move will provide transit agency clients with access to transit planning data and real-time operational information, the companies say, to help them address the pandemic's impact on labor and ridership.
By Dan Zukowski • April 12, 2022 -
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Smart Cities ConnectCity leaders share ideas on how to maximize federal dollars
At the Smart Cities Connect conference last week, local leaders called for a rethink of how cities seek to allocate federal dollars, including through community engagement, data-led decisions and regional collaborations.
By Cailin Crowe • April 12, 2022 -
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Lime, Spin, Superpedestrian win Chicago scooter permits
The city also announced Thursday that its Lyft-operated bike-share program will integrate 1,000 electric scooters into its downtown docking stations, which it says will create "the first docked bike and scooter system in the nation."
By Maria Rachal • April 8, 2022 -
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Soaring pedestrian deaths in 2021 attributed, in part, to less traffic enforcement
Law enforcement officials say pandemic-related medical issues, budget cuts, difficulties hiring new recruits and retirements have cut into their ability to enforce traffic laws.
By Dan Zukowski • April 7, 2022 -
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Transportation Department outlines $20B for transit available this year through infrastructure law
Funding is slated to benefit transit projects in all 50 states and nearly 200 communities and go to some 30 programs supporting everything from pavement repair to enhancing mobility options for older adults.
By Dan Zukowski • April 7, 2022 -
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Q&AUniversal basic mobility program in Oakland, California, provided lessons in achieving equity, leveraging community partnerships
The pilot met its goal of increasing transit use and gave the city insight on the administrative structures needed to distribute benefits via prepaid cards, an Oakland transportation planner said.
By Austyn Gaffney • April 6, 2022 -
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OpinionWhat big cities can learn from the rural US about public transit
Grappling with bare-bones transportation networks, rural communities are implementing new transit innovations, a trend that federal infrastructure dollars could accelerate.
By Scott James Matheson and Sam Couvillon • April 6, 2022 -
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Latest UN climate change report shines new light on well-documented urban mitigation strategies
Cities must push harder to decarbonize buildings and transform transportation norms, the report suggests, as the next three years are critical if the world is to change the course of global warming.
By Maria Rachal • April 5, 2022 -
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To ease fuel-price pain, subsidies, gas tax holidays, rebates gain momentum across the US
Chicago and California propose giving prepaid gas cards to eligible residents and assistance to public transit users. State and federal efforts to suspend gas taxes face criticism for potential economic and environmental impacts.
By Dan Zukowski • April 5, 2022 -
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Gatik signals start of ‘hyper-growth’ phase with EV partnership
The autonomous middle-mile delivery operator is set to team up with ChargePoint to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure across its North American locations.
By Kate Magill • April 1, 2022 -
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Deep DiveTransit-oriented development catches on as cities need to boost ridership and housing supply
Cities are opting to build mixed-use developments near public transportation, but experts in Seattle, Atlanta and elsewhere say getting it right is a big challenge.
By Adina Solomon • April 1, 2022 -
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Short Trips: How Amtrak, transit electrification and EV charging fare in 2023 Biden budget proposal
In this week's city transportation headlines: The White House requests more funds for Amtrak and electrification, the New York MTA redesigns bus routes, and urban air mobility advances with VTOLs and a new coalition among cities.
By Dan Zukowski • April 1, 2022 -
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7 in 10 drivers use a mobile device behind the wheel: survey
The findings come as distracted driving incidents have killed a greater share of pedestrians and cyclists in the last decade.
By Dan Zukowski • March 31, 2022 -
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IDC names 17 winners for its 2022 North America Smart City Awards
From Schenectady, New York, to Santa Ana, California, the group recognized smart city accomplishments across 14 categories for its fifth annual awards.
By Cailin Crowe • March 30, 2022 -
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Q&AJacobs, StreetLight Data bank on big data as transit agencies confront infrastructure challenges
Inflation, climate change adaptations and other factors add complexity to urban infrastructure projects. As Jacobs' acquisition of the data analytics provider indicates, they see big data as key to these projects' success.
By Dan Zukowski • March 30, 2022
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