Mobility company OjO to acquire Gotcha, could challenge Lime and Bird

The acquisition will expand the company's market reach and points to what many predict will be a micromobility consolidation trend. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 20, 2019

Uber AV safety driver charged with negligent homicide in fatal 2018 crash

A Maricopa County, AZ grand jury indicted Rafaela Vasquez, who pleaded not guilty in Superior Court. A pretrial conference in the case is set for late October.

By Chris Teale • Updated Sept. 16, 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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Meeting Paris goals will require EV innovation: MIT report

The study also found that a future with more accessible AVs could increase congestion and reduce public transit ridership without policy intervention. 

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 19, 2019

It's time to rethink how we move around our cities

"To have any shot at addressing the climate crisis, we need solutions that will curtail transportation pollution and move us toward a carbon-free economy." 

By Andrew Savage • Nov. 19, 2019

Lyft adds 200 EVs to Denver rental program

EV-friendly governmental actions prompted the deployment in the city, which the company said is one of the largest in the country. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 18, 2019

Parsons names 10 Smart Cities Challenge semifinalists

The company will name the Transforming Intersections contest winner in April, helping the finalist get an intersection solution pilot program up and running.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 18, 2019

CoMotion LA: Congestion pricing could help equity, climate efforts

Congestion pricing could fund free transit, according to LA Metro CEO Phil Washington, which he said is a "lofty goal," but still a beneficial one to pursue. 

By Chris Teale • Nov. 18, 2019

CoMotion LA: ‘No one has the answer’ to a perfect partnership

Risk-averse city halls need a culture shift and private businesses must also be willing to act agreeably, speakers said.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 15, 2019

Los Angeles mayor unveils first P3 to incubate mobility solutions

The "first-in-the-nation" partnership will develop four types of test tracks to help transportation innovations adjust to different urban environments.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 15, 2019

DC steps up enforcement against vehicles in bike lanes

While many support the move as a way to increase cyclist safety, some say it's "frustrating" to not just have better bike infrastructure.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 15, 2019

CurbFlow pilot reduced double parking in DC by 64%

The DC Department of Transportation found the pilot created immediate safety improvements and made curbside deliveries more efficient.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 14, 2019

Vancouver tackles congestion with transportation hackathon

The Decode Congestion Hackathon addressed the "built-out" city's congestion issues, and could help with efforts to achieve zero traffic-related deaths. 

By Cailin Crowe • Nov. 14, 2019

Waymo to shutter Austin, TX operations

The Google-backed self-driving car company will relocate staff to its Phoenix and Detroit locations, which have acted as Waymo's main hubs.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 12, 2019

5 strategic shifts that are making cities smarter: report

ABI Research identified the many ways cities are becoming more advanced and efficient, ranging from digital twins to smart spaces.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 11, 2019

Lessons learned from Europe: What US cities must do to achieve a clean electric future

Cities are at the center of the battle against climate change, but they're also at the forefront of addressing the challenge — and European cities are outpacing the U.S. in their solutions.

By Rob Massoudi • Nov. 11, 2019

CurbFlow loading zones used 19K times in Columbus, OH pilot

Around 2,400 delivery drivers registered to use the eight Loading Management Zones, resulting in "overwhelmingly high" driver satisfaction.

By Chris Teale • Updated June 29, 2020

Uber AV involved in fatal crash couldn't detect jaywalkers

NTSB released a report that found the AV detected the victim 5.6 seconds before impact, but didn't classify her as a pedestrian because she was not in a crosswalk.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 8, 2019

Consumers want to maintain control of AVs: survey

SAE International polled consumers in four U.S. cities to find 82% of respondents are enthusiastic about AVs, though 92% want the ability to control them if needed.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 8, 2019

Microtransit could reduce city traffic up to 30%, report says

On-demand transit can complement mass transit, reduce the number of people driving solo in cars and expand opportunities in underserved areas. 

By Cailin Crowe • Nov. 7, 2019

NTSB recommends mandatory helmet laws, protected bike lanes

The group compiled a bicyclist safety report for the first time in 47 years following pedestrian and traffic deaths that have reached their highest level since 1990.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 6, 2019

Google expands crowdsourced transit app Pigeon to 5 new cities

The app enables riders to post notices on everything from subway congestion to how warm a station is, allowing for a more informed transit experience.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 6, 2019

Uber, Lyft back ballot initiative to abate California gig worker law

The coalition, which includes Doordash and Instacart, wants to bring the issue of worker classification to state residents after a failed effort to defeat AB-5.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 31, 2019

StreetLight Data, Siemens partner to support EV deployments

The partnership will enable city planners to identify and prioritize the best locations for charging stations to maximize EV adoption and use.

By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 31, 2019

Uber challenges LADOT scooter, bike suspension

Uber requested a hearing with Los Angeles officials to determine if the city was right to suspend Jump devices over a data-sharing dispute.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Nov. 15, 2019

Cities can lead the way for vehicle grid integration

Since the dawn of the modern EV era, grid operators have warned that the vehicles could overwhelm grid distribution systems. The warning has yet to materialize, but the threat remains.

By Scott Shepard • Oct. 29, 2019