ACEEE scorecard: Few US cities on track to meet climate goals

Cities took on more than 265 climate initiatives in 2018 but most aren't adequately tracking their progress, and nearly 35% of cities have not set GHG reduction targets. 

By Katie Pyzyk • July 26, 2019

Ride-hailing tax set for San Francisco ballot this fall

If approved by two-thirds of city voters, individual rides would have a 3.25% surcharge, while shared rides and EV rides would have a 1.5% bump.

By Chris Teale • July 25, 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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Senators propose bills to improve cybersecurity for cars, planes

The legislation would provide transparency and protection of consumer privacy data in light of increasingly connected transportation devices. 

By Katie Pyzyk • July 24, 2019

UK announces AI-driven road audit project

The audit will survey 100,000 miles of roads to assess where future investments and improvements are needed as the government prepares for AVs.

By Jason Plautz • July 24, 2019

New York expands access to EV charging incentives, blocks Tesla from qualifying

The commission adopted a "technology neutral approach" to incentives available for new charging equipment, which it says will "better adapt to the rapid technological advancements in EVs." 

By Robert Walton • July 23, 2019

ReachNow ceases all car-sharing, ride-hailing operations

The closure illustrates the challenges of maintaining an urban mobility business in a rapidly changing market with fierce competiton. 

By Katie Pyzyk • July 19, 2019

Via launches microtransit pilot in Columbus, OH suburb

The new service will help Grove City, OH keep up with recent growth by allowing residents to easily connect with public transit. 

By Cailin Crowe • July 19, 2019

Google Maps offers bike-share data in 24 cities

The app's integration is just one piece of the ongoing consolidation of micromobility, ride-share and public transit information.

By Kira Barrett • July 18, 2019

Cincinnati to add more EVs to its city fleet

The city is also engaging in programs to increase citizens' awareness of and exposure to EVs through partnerships with local and regional bodies.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 18, 2019

Portland, OR creates equitable mobility pricing task force

Dylan Rivera of the Portland Bureau of Transportation said the city hopes to bring congestion and pollution "relief" to the public "as soon as possible."

By Katie Pyzyk • July 17, 2019

Reduce, reuse, rescoot? A look at e-scooters' long-term sustainability

Scooters are touted as a low-cost, clean form of transportation, yet their life span is far from sustainable — and their parts could pose a danger to recycling facilities.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 17, 2019

Acting FTA administrator blames local issues for delayed transit grants

The federal government's slow approval and funding of transit projects could leave "only the wealthiest cities" to succeed, said T4A director Beth Osborne.

By Chris Teale • July 17, 2019

Austin, TX considers transit incentives to reduce congestion

Most of the proposed incentive strategies include direct benefits to customers, such as transit-use rewards or gamification programs.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 16, 2019

VW and Ford expand partnership on AVs, EVs

Volkswagen will invest $2.6 billion in Argo AI, signaling the latest collaboration between major automakers adapting to new mobility trends. 

By Jason Plautz • July 15, 2019

Northeast Maglev exec teases high-speed rail benefits

While the advanced trains could drastically improve regional transit, experts warned that smart cities must also prioritize "the basics."

By Cailin Crowe • July 12, 2019

Cities face increased, innovative wheelchair accessible vehicle options

May Mobility unveiled a wheelchair-accessible version of its autonomous shuttle, while Lyft announced a partnership to boost WAV access in select cities.

By Jason Plautz • July 12, 2019

Populus' new mobility tool shows where riders use bikes, scooters

Populus Routes produces visualizations for cities to learn where bikes and scooters are frequently used, providing better insight into infrastructure needs.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 11, 2019

$45M AV testing facility opens in central Ohio

The SMARTCenter, touted as the continent's largest AV testing facility, helps the state establish itself as a leader in AV and mobility solutions. 

By Cailin Crowe • July 11, 2019

Complete Streets bill introduced in Congress

The legislation comes at a critical time for street safety, with the number of pedestrian deaths projected to be at its highest rate since 1990.

By Chris Teale • July 11, 2019

What can Uber, Lyft data tell cities about transit deserts?

A bulk of ride-hailing trips in New York City between 2014 and 2017 originated in minority and low-income neighborhoods without reliable transit services. 

By Jason Plautz • July 11, 2019

INRIX updates Road Rules platform to fit 'evolving dialogue' around data

The platform, initially designed for communicating rules for AVs, now also covers other mobility modes like bikes and scooters.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 10, 2019

National parks get EV chargers through BMW partnership

One hundred EV chargers are being installed at parks across the country with industry-standard plugs for use across different brands.

By Jason Plautz • July 10, 2019

Data management can foster equitable mobility in cities

Panelists at a Capitol Hill briefing on Tuesday said initiatives like mobility data specifications and the Open Mobility Foundation are key.

By Chris Teale • July 10, 2019

Lyft provides autonomous rides to visually impaired passengers

The company partnered with the National Federation of the Blind and AV company Aptiv to provide self-driving rides in parts of Las Vegas. 

By Chris Teale • July 9, 2019

Waymo testing Wi-Fi in autonomous taxis

Experts say internet access is just the start of equipping autonomous vehicles with tools needed to become mobile offices.

By Jason Plautz • July 9, 2019