Transportation: Page 79
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British Columbia law requires 100% clean vehicle sales by 2040
The new ZEV goals — which have been in the works since last November — bring British Columbia in line with Quebec and 10 U.S. states that have passed ZEV mandates.
By Jason Plautz • June 3, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Are cities the Green New Deal’s most viable frontier?
New York City and Los Angeles want to put a local spin on the national version — though the plans may be tricky to replicate.
By Chris Teale • June 3, 2019 -
Miami region releases collaborative resilience strategy
Resilient305 expands beyond climate issues to focus on cultivating financial stability and advancing public health priorities.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 31, 2019 -
Uber will ban riders with low ratings in new campaign
The initiative, which aims to foster respect between riders and drivers, will deactivate riders with ratings that are “significantly below average.”
By Jason Plautz • May 30, 2019 -
LA Metro to install informational touchscreens along rail line
The interactive screens will display rail and bus arrival times, service alerts, system maps and targeted display advertisements.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 30, 2019 -
FlixBus expands service to East Coast
The European long-distance carrier, which already operates on the West Coast, lets customers purchase tickets to offset their carbon emissions.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 29, 2019 -
GM, Bechtel plan thousands of fast charging stations across US
Construction on the first installations is scheduled to begin later this year, with stations concentrated in dense, urban environments.
By Robert Walton • May 29, 2019 -
US House subcommittee clears $137B transportation spending bill
The legislation for FY 2020 represents a $6 billion increase over FY 2019 spending levels, although it could face a rocky road in Congress.
By Jason Plautz • May 28, 2019 -
Sacramento to offer students free transit starting this fall
The program is expected to drastically increase Sacramento Regional Transit’s student ridership, up to 600% in the first year.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated June 17, 2019 -
Uber seeks approval for drone deliveries
Uber Elevate has filed an application with the Federal Aviation Administration to deliver food in the San Diego market. An answer is expected by June 10.
By Alicia Kelso • May 28, 2019 -
Google Assistant voice feature accesses real-time NYC transit data
Users can ask when a train is coming and receive an estimated time of arrival, as well as walking directions to the station.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 24, 2019 -
Report: Mayors shift talking points to reflect health, environmental issues
Infrastructure and economic development remain the biggest concerns, but other areas have moved into the spotlight as city leaders deal with myriad issues.
By Chris Teale • May 24, 2019 -
Maven car-sharing service to exit 8 cities
The GM-owned startup will not disclose the markets it is exiting, but said it will focus on cities with the strongest demand and growth opportunities.
By Kristin Musulin • May 23, 2019 -
Lyft integrates Citi Bike into its app
The company announced it would invest $100 million in Citi Bike over the next five years, saying this app update is one of its “biggest plays to date toward multimodality.”
By Kristin Musulin • May 23, 2019 -
Elon Musk shares rendering of Vegas people mover project
The Boring Company plans to complete the project in time for CES 2021 — an event that faces potential rescheduling due to lingering coronavirus restrictions.
By Katie Pyzyk , Kristin Musulin • Updated July 23, 2020 -
Louisville, KY transit authority launches MaaS platform
TARC has launched a mobility app and a Dynamic Trip Planner to help riders plan trips across multiple modes of transportation.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 23, 2019 -
Spin, Swiftmile to pilot solar-powered scooter stations
The docking stations will be installed on sidewalks in Washington, DC and Ann Arbor, MI over a 60-day pilot period to charge scooters and reduce clutter.
By Chris Teale • May 23, 2019 -
SAE International to form microbility data standards consortium
Miami-Dade County, Jump, Spin and Populus have signed on as initial partners of the consortium, which aims to develop best practices for storing and sharing micromobility data.
By Jason Plautz • May 23, 2019 -
Uber circulates petition over San Francisco airport pickup rule
The city has been under fire for transportation changes at the airport since it passed a rule in 2018 limiting taxi pickups to drivers with specific medallions.
By Jason Plautz • May 23, 2019 -
NACTO releases guide to improve intersection designs
The report aims to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety by reducing turning speeds, improving visibility and giving bikes the right of way.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 22, 2019 -
Oakland, CA bike-share pilot caters to people with disabilities
The 26-week adaptive bike-share program began earlier this month with handcycles, footcycles and a side-by-side tandem bike.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 22, 2019 -
Groups call for taxi exemption from NYC congestion charge
Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez joined the Independent Drivers Guild and the New York Taxi Workers Alliance in calling for relief for struggling drivers.
By Chris Teale • May 22, 2019 -
Boston to expand bike-share network
The city will hold citizen engagement meetings in traditionally underserved neighborhoods that are new to bike-share.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 21, 2019 -
Las Vegas tunnel could go to competitor of Musk’s Boring Co.
Mayor Carolyn Goodman said the nascent company is too big a risk for the convention center people mover project, and is turning to a second bidder.
By Kim Slowey • May 20, 2019 -
63% of DC-area residents oppose congestion pricing, survey finds
The city is planning to explore tolling options for roads entering the city, which could lead to the institution of a congestion pricing plan.
By Jason Plautz • May 20, 2019
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