Transportation: Page 56


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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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    Trendline

    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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    Q&A

    It’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 spending

    Report: 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 Dive

    California’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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    Senate 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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    Opinion

    When it comes to autonomous vehicles, it’s time municipalities got into the driver’s seat

    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.As the hos...

    By Dr. Dale Neef • 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
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    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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    Autonomous shuttles still face tech, regulatory barriers to permanent adoption

    Low-speed shuttle pilot projects have had some success, including innovative adaptations during the pandemic, but AVs are still years from wide adoption.

    By Chris Teale • June 22, 2021
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    $20B Dallas-Houston high-speed rail project moves forward

    The project is based on Central Japan Railway's Tokaido Shinkansen system. It aims to travel at up to 200 mph, faster than any other rail service in the U.S., according to Texas Central Railroad.

    By Jennifer Goodman • June 21, 2021