Women's security on public transit is a 'pervasive problem'

Panelists at the Smart Cities New York conference reflected on the "pink tax" in mobility and said transportation agencies need to prioritize initiatives that will help women feel safe on subways and buses.

By Kristin Musulin • May 16, 2019

NACTO partners with 5 cities on low-carbon transport projects

The mayors said they are committed to providing residents and visitors with more transportation options and making streets safer for users.

By Chris Teale • May 16, 2019

Uber Movement Speeds debuts in 5 cities

City leaders can use speed data to evaluate the impact of infrastructure investments, assess congestion and identify areas where pedestrians and bicyclists are most at risk.

By Chris Teale • May 15, 2019

Report: Building new roads diverts money from repairs

Taxpayers for Common Sense says road repair is treated like flossing teeth — "tedious, sometimes painful extra step that’s all too easily skipped."

By Jason Plautz • May 15, 2019

Study: Ride-hailing 'biggest contributor' to San Francisco's traffic congestion

Researchers in Science Advances emphasized that data gaps have led to conflicting conclusions about the industry's impact on cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 14, 2019

Mastercard, Visa to roll out transit payment innovations

Mastercard will partner with mobility data platform Kisio to streamline ticketing, while Visa said it will support an all-in-one payment card in India.

By Jason Plautz • May 14, 2019

Uber, Lyft test taxi line-esque feature to lessen airport confusion, wait times

The ride-hailing competitors' new pick-up features to improve efficiency will be tried out at Portland (OR) International Airport.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 14, 2019

Is LiDAR a 'fool's errand'?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the technology will soon be obsolete in autonomous vehicles, but others have said it will long be part of a suite of safety tools.

By Chris Teale • May 14, 2019

Chicago transit agency expands free Wi-Fi to all downtown subway stations

CTA first added public Wi-Fi in January, at one station, with the intention for expansion throughout the year.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 13, 2019

UK's newest ride-hailing app aims to give control back to drivers, riders

With xooox, drivers can can set their own fares while passengers can search for taxis based on type of cab, emissions, ETA and accessibility.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 13, 2019

FlashParking sees the future of garages as 'urban mobility hubs'

The company said there are multiple uses for existing structures from staging ride-hailing vehicles to recharging dockless scooters.

By Chris Teale • May 13, 2019

San Francisco to expand bike lane network, boost cyclist safety

Mayor London Breed instructed the SFMTA to double its production of protected bike lanes over the next two years to create a total of 20 miles of new lanes.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 10, 2019

Ford expands GoRide medical transportation service

The service will go live in Ohio and Florida cities this year with plans to expand across California, Louisiana, North Carolina and Texas in 2020. 

By Katie Pyzyk • May 9, 2019

Lyft app to offer Waymo AVs in Phoenix

The partnership is a major step forward for Waymo One, which has strictly limited ridership in the opening months of its AV service.

By Jason Plautz • May 9, 2019

Uber to go public at $47 a share for $86B valuation

The ride-hailing giant will start trading Friday on the New York Stock Exchange with greater hopes than Lyft's first month on the Nasdaq.

By Chris Teale • May 9, 2019

10 communities recognized for best Complete Streets policies

The rankings reward cities that have passed Complete Streets policies, which look to make streets safer for all users, including pedestrians and bicyclists.

By Chris Teale • May 9, 2019

New Flyer to launch autonomous bus technology program

The company said it will focus on building connectivity and vehicle-to-infrastructure technology into public roadways.

By Jason Plautz • May 8, 2019

Boulder, CO named best US city for biking

The city inched past its neighbor Fort Collins, which took top spot last year in the PlacesForBikes annual rankings.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 8, 2019

EVgo commits to powering chargers with 100% renewable energy

The electric vehicle charging network said it will rely on wind and solar energy, becoming the first in the United States to make such a commitment.

By Chris Teale • May 8, 2019

Philadelphia's bike-share program to expand fleet

Indego will add 400 e-bikes to its fleet due to the initial success of a four-month pilot program, which added 10 on a trial basis.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 7, 2019

Report: DC bus service must transform to attract riders

The Washington Area Bus Transformation Project called for more dedicated lanes, priority signals and a mobile or off-board payment system.

By Jason Plautz • May 7, 2019

Ride-hailing drivers to strike ahead of Uber's IPO filing

Drivers from a variety of ride-hailing companies will strike across the country in solidarity, with the main action taking place in New York City.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 7, 2019

St. Petersburg, FL approves complete streets plan

The plan is intended to boost safety for all modes of transportation, and local leaders intend to update it every five years.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 6, 2019

Waymo details pedestrian, bike detection technology

The company said its scanners are constantly detecting obstacles and other road users, then predicting movements based on "speed, trajectory and road context."

By Jason Plautz • May 6, 2019

Inside the CDC's epidemiological e-scooter study

A three-month study of scooter usage in Austin, TX found injuries often aren't due to collisions with cars — and helmet usage is nearly nonexistent. 

By Katie Pyzyk • May 3, 2019