Transportation: Page 51
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A $10B federal proposal to improve transit station accessibility
According to recent data, 20% of U.S. transit stations are not fully accessible. The All Stations Accessibility Program Act of 2021 aims to support upgrades at stations to meet or exceed Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
By Jason Plautz • May 27, 2021 -
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Brooklyn neighborhood tackles perception that bikeshare is just for white New Yorkers
The NYC Better Bike Share Partnership has helped the Citi Bike program through community engagement and diverse leadership in its bid to become more equitable, a potential model for other city micromobility programs.
By Jason Plautz • May 24, 2021 -
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Experts aim to dispel low-speed zone myths, a key hurdle to safer cities
Low-speed zones curb traffic deaths and offer proven economic benefits, advocates argue. "The number of lives that can be saved with relatively small reductions in speed is just mind boggling," said one World Bank official.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 21, 2021 -
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The debate over federal autonomous vehicle legislationIncreased road deaths prompt calls for improved vehicle tech
While some in Congress continue to talk up the promise of autonomous vehicles, others said existing technologies can help bring fatalities down now — and they warned of AVs' risks to safety and jobs.
By Chris Teale • May 19, 2021 -
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Chicago's second e-scooter pilot signals persisting interest
While the four-month pilot in 2020 drew 75% fewer complaints than 2019's, some affordability and racial equity shortcomings remained.
By Jason Plautz • May 19, 2021 -
'Safe System' infrastructure approach could cut traffic deaths, experts say
Academics and engineers recommend the U.S. shift the burden of traffic safety from drivers to the system itself. "The objective is to make the system tolerant of routine human errors," a report states.
By Jason Plautz • May 17, 2021 -
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Bird announces plans to go public, tees up expansion beyond scooters
The micromobility company will list by year's end through a merger with Switchback II, a special purpose acquisition company. It follows Skip buyer Helbiz in taking the SPAC route.
By Chris Teale • May 13, 2021 -
NJ lawmakers threaten new driving tax to fight NYC congestion pricing
A proposal would charge out-of-state drivers state sales tax on top of any tolls they pay traveling between the two states and use the revenue to alleviate costs for New Jersey commuters. "We'll fight fire with fire," said Rep. Josh Gottheimer.
By Chris Teale • May 12, 2021 -
Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York. (2020). "New MTA Articulated Electric Bus Comes to M60" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Charlotte, NC, models public-private approach for electrifying bus fleet
The city council recently approved a partnership to pilot 18 battery electric bus vehicles, while much of the U.S. has been slow to electrify transit.
By Jason Plautz • May 12, 2021 -
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Amid hyperloop, maglev hype, calls intensify to better fund Amtrak
Supporters of emerging rail technologies called for federal funding at a congressional hearing last week, but existing service providers argued they should get top budgeting priority.
By Chris Teale • May 11, 2021 -
Ward, Grace. (2020). "New York is Dying" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Riskiest states for cycling shift in new analysis
StreetLight Data took a new approach of looking at fatalities per bicycle miles traveled, or BMT, to measure risk as urban planners grapple with the pandemic's drastic changes to mobility.
By Cailin Crowe • May 10, 2021 -
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High-speed rail gets moment in congressional spotlight
At a congressional hearing Thursday, supporters of high-speed rail said it could cut congestion and connect communities, but troubled projects in California and Texas remain front of mind for cost-wary opponents.
By Chris Teale • May 7, 2021 -
'We are simply not ready' for EV charging at scale, House Republicans say, warning of China dependence
During a hearing Wednesday on major clean-transportation legislation — part of the Biden administration's $174 billion proposal to bolster electric vehicles — Republicans said the plan strips away consumer choice.
By Robert Walton • May 7, 2021 -
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Q&AHow a century-old bike company grew from ice cream deliveries to e-bikes
Worksman Cycles' president discussed today's urban cycling challenges and opportunities, including how the company helped Lime win a NYC dockless permit by producing tricycles that satisfied the Americans with Disabilities Act.
By Chris Teale • May 6, 2021 -
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Lawmakers lobby for local infrastructure projects
Despite a lack of agreement on how much should be spent, politicians on both sides of the aisle are pushing projects that would improve their districts.
By Zachary Phillips • May 6, 2021 -
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NACTO awards 10 cities with pandemic street design, recovery grants
From Seattle to Baltimore, each city will receive $50,000 to transform streets into "community assets" by introducing efforts like asphalt art and traffic calming measures.
By Cailin Crowe • Updated June 22, 2021 -
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NYC removes EV exemption cap, blocking Revel ride-hailing service
The Taxi and Limousine Commission voted Tuesday to remove the EV exemption for new for-hire vehicle licenses, which could have allowed the company to put 50 Teslas on city streets.
By Chris Teale • Updated June 24, 2021 -
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Deep DiveAutomakers and universities team up to fix AV industry's talent gap
Schools are evolving their courses to keep pace with autonomous vehicle technology changes and build the industry's pipeline of workers.
By Chris Teale • May 3, 2021 -
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Sponsored by FLOExpanding EV charging ownership models provide opportunities for both public and private sector investment
As demand for charging services grows, charging deployments in urban centers, rural areas and along transit corridors will become increasingly common.
May 3, 2021 -
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Lime taps user base for Complete Streets advocacy
The "People-First Cities" campaign encourages users to advocate for safe local infrastructure. The company said it hopes its presence in red states will push Republican lawmakers to support Biden's infrastructure package.
By Cailin Crowe • April 30, 2021 -
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New York lawmakers pass bill requiring all new vehicle sales be zero-emissions by 2035
The measure now awaits Gov. Andrew Cuomo's signature. His office says a decision has not been made yet, but the state is committed to electrifying its transportation sector.
By Robert Walton • April 30, 2021 -
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Toyota to buy Lyft's AV division for $550M
The acquisition of the ride-hailing company's Level 5 arm marks the first major deal for Toyota's new Woven Planet initiative, giving the company what it called a "dream team" for AV development.
By Chris Teale • April 28, 2021 -
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DC traffic deaths climb as Vision Zero funding remains in limbo
Traffic-related fatalities in the nation's capital are well above the number seen by this date last year. Meanwhile, funding allocations for a new law to bring fatalities to zero by 2024 are still undetermined.
By Maria Rachal • Updated April 30, 2021 -
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Just transition needed in transit electrification, labor leaders say
Transit worker representatives said agencies and the federal government should provide training and give workers a voice, otherwise major job losses could follow.
By Chris Teale • April 27, 2021 -
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Transit payment systems revamped for post-COVID commuters
Cities like New York, Washington and Chicago have rolled out tap-to-pay functionality for their transit systems to provide quicker and safer payment methods for riders and commuters.
By Vaidik Trivedi • April 23, 2021
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