Boston to expand bike-share network

The city will hold citizen engagement meetings in traditionally underserved neighborhoods that are new to bike-share.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 21, 2019

Las Vegas tunnel could go to competitor of Musk's Boring Co.

Mayor Carolyn Goodman said the nascent company is too big a risk for the convention center people mover project, and is turning to a second bidder.

By Kim Slowey • May 20, 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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63% of DC-area residents oppose congestion pricing, survey finds

The city is planning to explore tolling options for roads entering the city, which could lead to the institution of a congestion pricing plan.

By Jason Plautz • May 20, 2019

Mitsubishi Electric, HERE announce successful test of road hazard warning system

The Lane Hazard Warning system can detect an event — such as a slowed vehicle, weather hazards or a pothole — and localize it to a specific lane. 

By Jason Plautz • May 20, 2019

New York considers bill banning digital device use in crosswalks

The legislation is considered a safety measure to prevent distracted walking and would have a sliding scale of fines for repeat offenders. 

By Katie Pyzyk • May 20, 2019

Personal transport: What changes will we see in the near future?

While there will always be a demand for personal transport, cities must figure out how to better support systems that reduce environmental impacts and congestion. 

By Radim Cmar • May 17, 2019

Detroit announces $100M road overhaul

The investments will include resurfacing major roads, repairing five bridges and adding new streetscape projects in commercial corridors.

By Jason Plautz • May 17, 2019

Tesla issues software update over battery fire concerns

The wireless update will adjust battery settings in all Model S and Model X cars after several high-profile explosions in Asia.

By Jason Plautz • May 17, 2019

Complete Streets policies are not 'one-size-fits-all'

In a webinar hosted by the National Complete Streets Coalition, local leaders said policies vary within a city.

By Chris Teale • May 17, 2019

Greenlots partners with Columbus Yellow Cab on fast charger network

The stations will help the cabs charge more quickly to maximize efficiency, and will enable Yellow Cab to expand the number of electric taxis in use.

By Jason Plautz • May 16, 2019

Transit Tech Lab's mission to solve NYC's subway 'crisis'

Rachel Haot, executive director of the Transportation Innovation Partnership, offered insights on the accelerator that's prepping startups to pilot transit solutions with the MTA.

By Kristin Musulin • May 16, 2019

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