Uber calls on Congress to boost cyclist, pedestrian safety

Through its new City Mobility Campaign, Uber is working with cycling advocates to urge increased funding for infrastructure that can protect vulnerable roadway users.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 14, 2020

Federal AV policy has ‘number of parallels’ to Boeing 737 MAX policy, critics warn

Advocates at a Monday Capitol Hill event warned a "lack of government oversight" could lead to fatal consequences. 

By Chris Teale • Jan. 14, 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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INRIX launches intersection analytics platform using connected car data

The first-of-its-kind platform doesn't require any roadside infrastructure or observation tools, leading to cost-savings for cities.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 14, 2020

The automotive tech that shook up CES

The showrooms featured jaw-dropping, head-scratching automotive tech solutions that promise to stir up cityscapes and the ways people move.

By Kristin Musulin , Cailin Crowe • Jan. 13, 2020

3 takeaways from CES about the future of mobility

The three trends that dominated conversations at CES focused on consumer skepticism about advanced auto tech; the introduction of flying taxis; and the demand for equity. 

By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 13, 2020

FHWA approves red street paint for bus lanes

The decision was based on experiments in cities like Chicago and New York, and is intended to speed up and support more reliable service. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 13, 2020

3 states are home to 41% of cyclist fatalities: report

A NHTSA data analysis found that cyclist deaths increased 25% between 2010 and 2017, and that cities in the Southeast have above-average fatality rates. 

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 13, 2020

Moovit and Cubic partner to help commuters pay, plan multimodal trips

The MaaS app merges multi-modal trip planning with payment options, showing commuters how to piece together trips without using a car. 

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 10, 2020

USDOT unveils AV 4.0 report

The autonomous vehicle plan puts a renewed focus on safety, following recent criticism from federal agencies and transportation organizations.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 8, 2020

Uber, Hyundai to partner on flying taxi service

The automaker will provide the manufacturing for the electric, airborne cars, with a view to eventually enable them to fly autonomously.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 8, 2020

Toyota unveils plan to build 'City of the Future' in Japan

The hydrogen-powered "Woven City" is intended to serve as a real-life testbed for autonomous and AI technologies at the base of Mt. Fuji.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 8, 2020

Oslo closing in on Vision Zero goal with no pedestrian or cyclist deaths in 2019

The city only had one traffic death all year when a driver ran his car into a fence, and a car-free city center is being credited with helping improve things.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 7, 2020

Postmates, Uber challenge AB-5 in suit

The companies claimed they "can establish that app-based independent service providers are not employees under the ABC test."

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 7, 2020

Deloitte: Consumer interest in EVs rising, but cost still a barrier

Now 41% of U.S. drivers, up from 29% last year, said they would consider an alternative to a gas-powered car, but range anxiety remains.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 7, 2020

Here Technologies, Verizon to leverage 5G for street safety

The partners will work to yield safety applications, like collision avoidance and advanced positioning, to enhance vehicle systems — and potentially disrupt other industries.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 6, 2020

Cubic looks to boost transit ridership with rewards program

Cubic Interactive can be installed on any transit agencies' app to offer riders loyalty points and rewards for using transit. But is the incentive enough to keep people riding?

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 6, 2020

7 trends that will define smart cities in 2020

Cities are primed for big transformation, including scooter company consolidation, car-free zone planning and increased flying car investments.

By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 2, 2020

New York Gov. Cuomo to propose new bill legalizing e-bikes, scooters

The governor said the new legislation would deliver "justice for e-bike workers" and ensure that alternative transport modes are safe. 

By Kristin Musulin • Updated Jan. 8, 2020

California opens door to autonomous delivery vehicles

Under new rules approved by the state Department of Motor Vehicles, pizza trucks, light pick-ups and cargo vans could run without a driver.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 20, 2019

Uber, Lyft to end operations at Phoenix airport

The companies say new fees for pick-ups and drop-offs, set to go into effect Feb. 1, will overburden ride-hailing customers and drivers.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 20, 2019

Smart intersections needed to maximize AV benefits: study

Implementing a "cooperative control strategy" at intersections could enable AV platoons to pass through at intervals designed to boost efficiency.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 19, 2019

The impact of national ride-hailing regulations: Labor

Ride-hailing companies' reliance on independent contractors could be under threat, though they argue the work model helps drivers retain flexibility.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 19, 2019

Transportation & Climate Initiative sees 'overwhelming support' of cap-and-invest plan

More than 8,300 public comments regarding the plan were submitted from mid-December through February, with 91% of comments expressing support.

By Katie Pyzyk , Kristin Musulin • Updated March 2, 2020

Shared mopeds off to a good start in Austin, TX, unlike ride-hailing and e-scooters

Deploying Revel mopeds has already been a favorable experience compared to other mobility experiments, in-part due to the company's willingness to share trip data.

By Johanna Zmud • Dec. 18, 2019

The impact of national ride-hailing regulations: Safety

Incidents of sexual assault and violence have brought renewed scrutiny to ride-hailing, which could lead to bolstered background checks or fingerprinting.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 18, 2019