Spin deploys first public charging hubs in Phoenix

The Spin Hubs, powered by Swiftmile, are available in the public rights-of-way of two locations that are popular start and end points for scooter rides.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 24, 2020

City Tech launches solution to clear up curbside chaos

Curb space competition can be fierce. A new solution intends to help cities understand curb demands to make informed choices about pricing and space prioritization. 

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 20, 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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Los Angeles considers plan to let transit riders skip lines at LAX

The motion would give priority security line access to travelers who arrive to the airport via Metro rail and buses, the LAX Flyaway bus or privately-operated scheduled bus services. 

By Jason Plautz • Feb. 20, 2020

In the case of Uber vs. LA, here's why you should bet on LA

Traditionally, Uber has had the tools to win a fight like the one it's facing over its Jump scooters and bikes in Los Angeles. But things have changed.

By Bradley Tusk • Updated Feb. 19, 2020

What happens when an auto giant buys a scooter startup?

Spin Co-Founder Euwyn Poon details the advantages and challenges of working under Ford Smart Mobility, including its impact on growth and labor management.

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 18, 2020

Uber's new phone-booking feature lets riders ditch the app

The feature, 1-833-USE-UBER, is designed to eliminate the technological barriers that may keep some older riders from using the service.

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 14, 2020

LADOT wins appeal in data-sharing dispute with Uber

A hearing officer said LADOT was right to suspend Jump bikes and scooters over Uber's lack of compliance with the city's Mobility Data Specifications, but the battle is far from over.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 13, 2020

The future of mobility must be more inclusive

Mobility-related innovation seems to cater to young city dwellers with disposable income. New solutions must consider the needs of all Americans, not just a select few.

By Jon Sadow • Feb. 13, 2020

Personal car use to decline 10% by 2030: study

Consultancy firm Kantar surveyed 20,000 city dwellers across 31 cities to learn how their preferred mobility modes may change over the next decade. 

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 13, 2020

Clearwater, FL eyes aerial transit system

The network would use maglev technology to carry four-passenger pods around Clearwater, with potential to expand to the entire Tampa Bay area.

By Jason Plautz • Feb. 13, 2020

Insurance is a 'proxy for public trust' in mobility

A new mobility report outlines the role that the insurance industry and actuarial science can play to help cities understand the associated risks of new mobility options. 

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 12, 2020

Officials: Federal AV law should not stop cities from regulating tech

At a House hearing, speakers opposed new federal AV legislation that would preempt state and local AV laws, with many sharing concerns regarding safety provisions.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 12, 2020

How hyperloop could stand apart from existing transit modes

Hyperloop has the potential to naturally compete in the marketplace while offering something new — as long as companies can overcome regulatory and financing challenges.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 12, 2020

Inaccurate maps cost logistics companies $6B: survey

Even small problems can result in major losses for logistics companies, especially as e-commerce puts more delivery trucks on city streets.

By Jason Plautz • Feb. 11, 2020

Austin, TX traffic fatalities nearly triple in January

The city's already-high rate of traffic deaths point to many of the same Vision Zero challenges that cities are grappling with as they start the new year. 

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 11, 2020

Uber Transit adds feature to ease train commutes

"Make My Train" is the latest in a series of Uber offerings that connects users with public transit, situating the app as a one-stop-shop for mobility needs. 

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 10, 2020

Dallas should embrace scooters and reject arbitrary regulations

To make Dallas more accessible and clean, city council should increase the number of scooters allowed on the streets and steer clear from unreasonable ordinances.

By Chris Marchese • Feb. 10, 2020

NHTSA grants first driverless vehicle exemption

Autonomous vehicle company Nuro received the exemption for R2, a low-speed, zero-occupant delivery vehicle designed to carry consumer products.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 7, 2020

Smart Columbus introduces self-driving shuttles to opportunity zone

Two electric shuttles will operate for free in the city's Linden neighborhood through what's said to be the country's first self-driving shuttle service in a residential area. 

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 7, 2020

Lime pledges zero-emission operations fleet by 2030

The company is looking to further its sustainability efforts following a 2019 study that called out operators' use of gas-powered re-distribution vans.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 7, 2020

Shell calls for transit ‘revolution,’ invests in mobile ticketing platform

The latest move from the oil and gas company, which has come under fire for environmental abuses in the past, aims to boost transit ridership to reach a "net zero" world.  

By Chris Teale • Feb. 6, 2020

NYC pilot would aid late-shift workers' commutes

Late-shift workers make up 17% of cities’ overall workforce, but are 40% less likely to take public transit. The New York MTA is hoping to change that. 

By Jason Plautz • Feb. 6, 2020

The exit of NYC's transit chief is a loss of visionary leadership

In a world where governments let systems crumble under growing financial and political pressures, Andy Byford's people-focused leadership often felt kismet. It shouldn't have.

By Micah Kotch • Feb. 6, 2020

Reimagining the grid: How utilities are prepping for transportation electrification

There's no question that electric vehicles can provide a net benefit to the system, according to Portland General Electric President and CEO Maria Pope.

By Kavya Balaraman • Feb. 5, 2020

Los Angeles, London team on ‘Innovator Cities’ network

The partnership aims to identify common transportation problems faced around the world and develop solutions that can work in any market.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 5, 2020