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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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California approves expedited pathway for near-term utility EV investments
The decision will help California move toward its goal of deploying five million zero-emission vehicles by 2030, along with 250,000 light-duty or passenger vehicle chargers by 2025.
By Kavya Balaraman • July 16, 2021 -
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Southern California Edison plans for 38,000 EV charging stations in next five years
The utility's $436 million program, the largest initiative of its kind by any investor-owned utility, will include an "added emphasis" on installing electric vehicle chargers in multifamily apartment and condo buildings.
By Scott Van Voorhis • July 15, 2021 -
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Berlin Shell stations to include Swiftmile micromobility charging hubs
Home to Europe's largest micromobility fleet, the German city's charging hubs could offer lessons for U.S. cities seeking to support the micromobility boom and electric transportation.
By Jason Plautz • July 9, 2021 -
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New York passed LA as the most congested US metro region in 2020: report
Traffic delays dropped to levels not seen since 1997 during the pandemic. Congestion is already starting to pick back up, though, with experts saying delays will eventually return to 2019 levels.
By Danielle McLean • July 8, 2021 -
Opinion
Giving new life to deserted parking garages
Cities' declining dependence on cars and commutes may point to a novel solution for the lack of affordable housing in cities, writes The Traffic Group's Wes Guckert.
By Wes Guckert • July 7, 2021 -
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Transit workers risk ‘great ambush’ without federal investment in training, labor leaders say
The INVEST in America Act provides funding for the first national training center for transportation workers, which leaders say will be crucial in addressing a skills gap and a shrinking worker pipeline.
By Chris Teale • July 6, 2021 -
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Philadelphia challenge looks to use AR to improve transit accessibility
The smart city challenge will also invite people with disabilities to share their public transportation experiences via a survey to inform competition ideas.
By Chris Teale • July 2, 2021 -
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Chicago pilot to address racial inequities in transit-oriented development
The effort will fund up to 10 projects to enhance development near transit in communities of color while tackling issues like "transit-induced gentrification."
By Jason Plautz • June 24, 2021 -
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Amazon partners with three transit agencies to invest $300M in affordable housing
Through its new Housing Equity Fund, the company will fund an estimated 3,000 affordable housing units near transit in its U.S. hubs in the suburbs of Seattle and Washington, D.C., and in Nashville, Tennessee.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 23, 2021 -
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Bird adds electric bikes to its fleet
The micromobility giant plans to expand its offerings beyond dockless scooters later this year, following a pledge to explore other transportation modes as it prepares to go public.
By Chris Teale • June 23, 2021 -
Bipartisan $973B infrastructure proposal alarms EV advocates with annual surcharge on vehicles
Ten Democratic and 11 Republican senators support an annual surcharge on the vehicles, but industry advocates warn it could dampen enthusiasm for the transition away from gasoline-powered cars and trucks.
By Robert Walton • June 22, 2021
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