Waymo releases autonomous vehicle sensor data

The company is the latest to make the data public for researchers to advance AV technologies, following competitors Aptiv and Lyft.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 22, 2019

Twin Cities cuts overnight rail service, displacing homeless

The action has sparked a familiar debate: What can be done about people experiencing homelessness who use trains for shelter?  

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 21, 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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Bird shutters bike lane program due to misuse of funds

The company phased out a program to help cities improve infrastructure after discovering most cities were "plugging budget holes" with the cash.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 21, 2019

Segway-Ninebot's newest e-scooter can drive itself

The three-wheeled devices will automatically return to charging stations without a rider, with Uber and Lyft among the potential customers. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 20, 2019

New Uber feature incentivizes shared rides

Non-Stop Shared Rides will make car-pooling more convenient for some passengers, but it's not available on all trips or in all cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 19, 2019

DC extends moped pilot through September

During the second part of the pilot, which begins March 1, operators are permitted to run up to 600 vehicles and must distribute vehicles in each of DC's eight wards "at all times."

By Jason Plautz , Cailin Crowe • Updated Jan. 14, 2020

NLC calls on cities to consider congestion pricing

A new guide suggests that cities of all sizes should be proactive and consider congestion pricing as a way to ease traffic and improve quality of life.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 15, 2019

RideOS CEO touts software's ability to build ride-hailing networks

The company's Ridehail Platform has apps for drivers and riders, as well as back-end management of fleets and route optimization.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 15, 2019

Decreasing federal investment in public transit is threatening mobility options

Public transportation is a key part of our nation's infrastructure, but without increased and committed investment, it risks falling into disrepair.

By Paul Skoutelas and Jim Tymon • Aug. 14, 2019

‘Free roads are not really free’: Can cities make congestion pricing equitable?

Some suggest toll exemptions, others support rebate-based systems. But questions remain about who should be charged and how much they should pay.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 12, 2019

Uber sues NYC over deadheading, licensing caps

The company is seeking to void rules passed last month that would limit "cruising" time and extend a cap on the issuance of new licenses.

By Chris Teale • Updated Sept. 23, 2019

Lyft CEO: Autonomy is a 'very long game'

On a Q2 earnings call, CEO Logan Green touted the "future of the business," noting AVs will be a core part of Lyft's long-term growth strategy.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 8, 2019

New York approves school bus-mounted cameras to boost safety

The stop-arm cameras are in line with Vision Zero goals, as cities work to protect students in light of traffic accidents and pedestrian fatalities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 8, 2019

What’s the best role for utilities as EVs proliferate?

A Public Service Commission order raises questions about how and if third-party charging companies should be regulated.

By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 8, 2019

From freeway to walkway

Freeway cap parks address multiple issues in urban cores by covering highways with walkable greenspace

By Jason Axelrod • Aug. 7, 2019

Charge wants to prepare NYC for 'pent up' scooter demand

The startup is displaying a model docking and charging station in Manhattan to prepare for the vehicles' legalization under state law.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 7, 2019

Via to offer flat-rate trips to Chicago transit stops

The service could be a viable first mile/last mile solution as the city expands transit system access, particularly in underserved neighborhoods.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 7, 2019

Uber, Lyft: Ride-hailing is a low contributor to congestion

A joint report from the transportation giants found 3% of vehicle miles traveled in metro areas are from their vehicles, compared to 97% from personal or commercial vehicles.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 6, 2019

Alexandria, VA joins growing list of dementia-friendly cities

More than 200 cities nationwide are planning dementia-friendly action strategies to help growing aging populations, which involve a combination of communications training and infrastructure development. 

By Kira Barrett • Aug. 5, 2019

Study: E-scooters more harmful to environment than e-bikes, some buses

A report from NC State University urges scooter companies to make their vehicles out of more durable materials, and to use energy-efficient vans when distributing scooters.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 5, 2019

Lyft pulls e-bikes from San Francisco after battery fires

The service suspension comes at a dicey time for Lyft, as the company fights for exclusive rights to deploy dockless e-bikes in the city.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 2, 2019

Hacking 20% of cars could freeze traffic in NYC, study finds

Cybersecurity experts have warned that connected cars can be targets for hackers, who could stall or take control of a vehicle, or compromise connected stoplights.

By Jason Plautz • July 31, 2019

Ford Smart Mobility buys Journey Holding as part of tech push

The acquired company provides software solutions for intelligent transportation systems for fixed-route and on-demand transportation.

By Chris Teale • July 31, 2019

Spin's redesigned scooters reflect evolving market

The company has invested in a new scooter design to recognize the "maturation" of the scooter industry, co-founder Euwyn Poon told Smart Cities Dive. 

By Jason Plautz • July 29, 2019

'It's a crisis': NYC mayor unveils extensive bike safety plan

The $58.4 million plan follows outcry for change, in light of 17 cyclist deaths on city streets already this year.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 29, 2019