SRI International debuts AI tech to monitor drivers' emotions

With the technology, cars will be able to monitor and respond to a driver's emotional and physical state using various cameras and sensors.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 28, 2019

Lawmakers introduce federal Vision Zero Act to curb street deaths

The bill would make federal transportation funding and grants available for more communities to design and implement safety programs.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 28, 2019

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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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Via to kick off autonomous ride-hailing in Irvine, CA

The company is partnering with Hyundai and AV startup Pony.ai to launch a robotaxi network, with opening day slated for Nov. 4.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 28, 2019

Americans more comfortable with self-driving cars, report says

Nearly half of respondents to the Adobe Analytics survey said they would eat or drink in a self-driving car, and 47% said they would hold phone conversations. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 25, 2019

Local Motors to expand testing of its 3D-printed AV shuttle in Maryland

The shuttle will be tested on public roads in National Harbor, allowing the company to learn how the vehicle handles intersections, pedestrians and traffic signals. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 24, 2019

Pedestrian deaths at highest level since 1990: NHTSA

Pedestrian deaths totaled 6,283 in 2018, an increase of 3.4%, while deaths of those on pedal-powered bikes rose by 6.3% to 857 last year.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 24, 2019

Scoot the latest to introduce dockless mopeds

The vehicles will be available through the Scoot and Bird apps in Los Angeles in a pilot program, with more cities expected to add service soon.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 23, 2019

Disability advocate sues Minneapolis, scooter companies

The plaintiff has autism and a developmental coordination disorder — affecting  his reaction times — and repeatedly has tripped on scooters left in public rights-of-way. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 22, 2019

Chicago approves ride-hail congestion tax

Under the new plan, taxes on single-passenger trips will be raised to $1.25, while shared rides will only be taxed 65 cents. 

By Chris Teale • Updated Nov. 27, 2019

LA to consider $30/hour ride-hailing minimum wage

City Council President Herb Wesson proposed the minimum hourly wage with an independent study of income and outgoings to follow.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 21, 2019

San Francisco's busiest street is now car-free

Market Street, dubbed the "civic spine" of San Francisco, is now exclusive to pedestrians, cyclists and transit. A video of Wednesday morning's commute showed the impressive results.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated Jan. 30, 2020

Madison, WI cab fleet to go all electric

Green Cab Madison will shift to an all-Tesla fleet early next year, the first in the nation to do so, backed by tech firm Zerology.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 18, 2019

Virgin Hyperloop One touts bipartisan support at DC showcase

During a press conference on Capitol Hill, leaders said the technology will alleviate congestion on city streets and result in major economic, time benefits. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 18, 2019

Are ride-hailing regulations going national?

Lawmakers assailed Uber and Lyft for skipping out on a Congressional hearing this week, noting the companies need to "clean up their acts" in the wake of regulatory consideration.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 17, 2019

Uber's latest offering: on-demand mopeds

Uber will launch an electric moped fleet in Paris through a partnership with Cityscoot as an option for mid-distance trips.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 17, 2019

Electric revolution: How are cities overcoming EV range anxiety?

Cities need a wide-ranging strategy if they are to help more residents go electric in a way that is accessible and equitable, analysts say.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 17, 2019

Electric revolution: As EV demand increases, can utilities and cities keep up?

Utilities are increasingly helping cities prepare for transportation electrification while confronting increased power generation and delivery needs — often to areas already experiencing high demand.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 16, 2019

How Durham, NC’s mayor uses effective behavioral economics

Steve Schewel's tenure as mayor will include an organic waste recycling program, reinstating thousands of drivers licenses and using social science to get people out of cars. 

By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 15, 2019

Uber alum launches autonomous scooter startup

City dwellers can soon summon scooters with Tortoise's tech, which powers vehicles to travel autonomously under 5 mph along a "safe route." 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 15, 2019

Transit Tech Lab names 2020 startups

The nine startups will offer solutions to three challenges facing New York's transit system: accessibility, revenue generation and traffic coordination.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated Feb. 28, 2020

Property values ‘thrive’ near transit, study finds

APTA and the National Association of Relators saw jumps in residential and commercial buildings' sale prices when located a half-mile from public transit.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 15, 2019

Waymo promises 'fully driverless' cars in Phoenix

The company told users in an email that a safety driver may no longer be present during trips, but a "rider support agent" will be available remotely to help.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 11, 2019

US Army base to host AV testbed, pilot program

Fort Carson will coordinate with the city of Colorado Springs, CO and the University of Colorado in an initiative to move transportation forward.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 10, 2019

6 US regions leading the way on electric buses

A new report found that electric buses can be successful in a diverse mix of cities, even those with cold winters such as Chicago and Cambridge, MA. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 10, 2019

The risks of the underinsured scooter market

If a person is injured while scooting, who's responsible for the incurred costs? Such questions swirl as the insurance sector catches up with technology. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 8, 2019