Transportation: Page 53

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    As scooter activity rebounds, San Diego cracks down with new restrictions

    With the return of riders and tourists following the pandemic's dramatic dip, the city proposes quadrupling operator fees and tightening regulations in response to dangerous sidewalk use. 

    By • May 6, 2022
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    Delivery services extend gas incentives as drivers face high gas prices

    DoorDash's program, which provides drivers 10% cash back on gas purchases on a prepaid Visa card, will now run through August. Grubhub and Waitr have similar incentives, while Uber Eats has imposed a fuel surcharge on customers. Higher fuel prices and overall inflation are both affecting restaurants' recovery. 

    By Alicia Kelso • May 5, 2022
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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.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
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    GM and INRIX collaborate to provide safety data, insights to transportation officials

    Combining data from GM's connected vehicles and INRIX's analytics platform with public data, the application aims to help communities prioritize road safety needs, evaluate plans and make a case for federal funding.

    By • May 4, 2022
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    To reduce transportation emissions, make it realistic for people to ditch cars

    Building walkable communities with easy access to public transit is key to reducing our reliance on cars and achieving environmental goals, writes the CEO of Keolis North America.

    By David Scorey • May 2, 2022
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    'Hyperlocalized' service benefits micromobility users, regulators and the public, industry exec says

    Responsiveness to safety, access and other concerns is essential for shared bikes and scooters to grow as part of a community's transit mix, according to speakers from Tier Mobility and Joyride at a webinar hosted by Mavenoid.

    By • May 2, 2022
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    Los Angeles launches $17.8M universal basic mobility pilot

    “We have to change the conversation about transportation investments and how they benefit cities if we hope to shake ourselves awake from zombie conversation about how much it all costs,” said one LADOT official.

    By Austyn Gaffney • April 29, 2022
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    Michigan awards grants to spur EV equity and economic development

    The grant program aims to increase access to electric vehicles and charging stations in underserved communities while also creating EV-related jobs through public-private partnerships.

    By • April 29, 2022
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    The race to add more public EV chargers

    To meet President Biden's goal for half of all U.S. vehicles sold to be zero-emission by 2030, the country will need 20 times more EV chargers. To support those ambitions, companies are developing innovative charging technologies.

    By • April 28, 2022
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    Lessons from California: Tips to keep transit projects on time, on budget

    Local agencies tend to poorly plan infrastructure work and don’t have enough capacity to manage megaprojects, and common procurement methods create a management bottleneck, a new study from UC Berkeley found. 

    By Julie Strupp • April 28, 2022
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    The road to America’s infrastructure overhaul is paved in technology

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.When it co...

    By Cyndee Hoagland • April 27, 2022
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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 • April 26, 2022
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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • April 18, 2022
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    Robotic 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 • 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 • 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 • April 12, 2022
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    City 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 • 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 • April 7, 2022