A sneak peek at San Francisco’s new low-carbon neighborhood

The city unanimously approved plans to build a 29-acre sustainable, transportation-efficient community on the site of a former century-old fossil fuel power plant. 

By Cailin Crowe • May 29, 2020

Drones and delivery trucks could collaborate, but regulatory hurdles remain

Using drones and trucks for a hybrid delivery system can leverage the best elements of both modes within a shipper's network, according to a recent MIT research paper. 

By Morgan Forde • May 29, 2020

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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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Congestion pricing is crucial for a sustainable future in mobility

Before commuters return to our roads, there is an opportunity for metro areas to create congestion pricing systems to prevent traffic congestion and weave efficiency into transportation solutions.

By David Roberts • May 29, 2020

Koloni offers deal to save JUMP bikes from scrap

The bike-sharing platform, which worked with Spin in 2018 to redeploy old bikes, offered to pay Uber 250% over the price it receives to scrap JUMP bikes.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated May 29, 2020

Amazon in talks to buy AV startup Zoox: WSJ

The acquisition would value Zoox at less than its 2018 valuation of $3.2 billion, according to an exclusive report from The Wall Street Journal.

By Kristin Musulin • May 28, 2020

Powering EVs is cheaper than diesel, gas in most metro hubs

A report found powering electric vehicles could save fleet operators costs in 21 of the largest 25 U.S. cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle.

By Guy Burdick • May 28, 2020

Columbus, OH exceeds EV adoption goal

Local residents have purchased more than 3,300 electric vehicles over the past three years as part of its $10 million Paul G. Allen Family Foundation grant. 

By Cailin Crowe • May 27, 2020

Transportation leaders focus on regaining trust before building anew

Before eyeing new infrastructure, transportation agencies must regain the loyalty of riders who fled to personal cars amid the pandemic.

By Chris Teale • May 26, 2020

The ‘new normal’: City sectors confront post-coronavirus realities

With costs of the pandemic coming into focus as recovery efforts persist, Smart Cities Dive analyzed how leaders across various departments can use lessons from the COVID-19 crisis to rebuild.

By Chris Teale • May 26, 2020

10 congestion pricing principles for cities to consider: report

The Eno Center for Transportation said local leaders should focus on equity and transparency, and limit exemptions to emergency vehicles only.

By Chris Teale • May 26, 2020

Populus unveils mobility data sharing guide for cities

The guide aims to help cities and operators "very clearly articulate" which types of data are needed for various transportation policies and goals.

By Kristin Musulin • May 22, 2020

Are drones more energy efficient than delivery vans?

Gartner estimates drone fleets could reduce operation costs by 70% due to faster delivery times, but other research indicates drone operations, at scale, could be up to 10 times less energy efficient than vans.

By Morgan Forde • May 21, 2020

3 steps for a gradual return to transit operations: CDC

In its new 60-page recovery guidance document, the CDC outlined a number of tangible steps and safety actions mass transit administrators can prioritize when resuming operations.

By Kristin Musulin • May 21, 2020

Poll: 3 in 4 Americans say AV tech 'not ready for primetime'

Partners for Automated Vehicle Education found 48% of Americans said they would "never" get in an AV, although 58% think they will be safe in 10 years.

By Chris Teale • May 21, 2020

Tortoise, GoX pilot world's first teleoperated scooters

The six-month pilot in Peachtree Corners, GA will test a fleet of e-scooters equipped with tech that enables remote-controlled "repositioning" of the devices without a rider. 

By Kristin Musulin • May 20, 2020

LA Metro replaces agency-built app with Transit

The partnership is expected to save LA Metro $240,000 annually in app maintenance and development costs, while offering features to improve rider experiences.

By Kristin Musulin • May 20, 2020

Uber cuts 3,000 more employees amid month of shakeups

In the last two weeks, Uber has shed 6,700 employees and 45 offices — yet its recent investment in Lime and potential merger with GrubHub signal hope for the company.  

By Cailin Crowe • May 19, 2020

Cincinnati passes historic transportation bill

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By Derek Prall • May 18, 2020

Miami pilots e-cargo bikes to reduce congestion, pollution

The city partnered with DHL and Reef Technologies to pilot the bikes for last-mile deliveries, a move that's expected to reduce 101,000 kg of CO2e annually.

By Cailin Crowe • May 18, 2020

The hot seat: 10 questions with Lime's chief policy officer

On the heels of its $170 million investment round led by Uber, we caught up with David Spielfogel to learn how Lime is altering operations and to discuss the future of micromobility M&As.

By Kristin Musulin • May 18, 2020

Las Vegas, NTT expand Accelerate Smart project

Since 2018, the project has provided the city with data analytics and tech to better understand roadways and driver behaviors, and develop stronger government solutions.

By Kristin Musulin • May 18, 2020

Barcoding helps cities track fleet vehicles

Barcoding helps cities track fleet vehicles

By Chloe Hahn • May 15, 2020

Cincinnati voters raise sales tax to fund public transit

Hamilton County residents voted for a .8% sales tax increase as part of a "historic" absentee election, improving bus service and chipping away at GHG emission reduction goals. 

By Cailin Crowe • May 15, 2020

APTA seeks extra $24B to support agencies ‘hemorrhaging money’

The call for funding follows an 86% drop in transit fare revenue over the past month, with Chicago's Transit Authority citing a $1 million loss in fare box revenues per day. 

By Cailin Crowe • May 13, 2020

Poll: 40% of readers want car-free streets to last

In a poll to Smart Cities Dive newsletter subscribers and Twitter followers, respondents were most eager to see car-free streets and remote work survive beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Kristin Musulin • May 13, 2020