Lime issues global recall on scooters that may break in half

The company has reportedly removed all Okai scooters from every city in which it operates. It is unclear exactly how many scooters were recalled.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 13, 2018

Report: 'Pink tax' causes higher transportation costs for women in NYC

The NYU report includes recommendations transit agencies can adopt to improve safety and close the price gap, including changes in leadership, equity, reporting and tech advances.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 13, 2018

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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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Study: 1M daily NYC trips could be on e-bikes

Full deployment of a shared e-bike system in New York City could reduce car dependency and result in 25,000 fewer daily vehicle-hours of delay, according to a report prepared for Jump.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 13, 2018

An inside look at the impact of urban supply chain congestion

In a first-of-its-kind crossover, Smart Cities Dive and Supply Chain Dive collaborated to take a deeper look at how technologies are transforming gridlocks among trucking, rail, port and aviation operations.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018

Fixing Chicago’s freight rail congestion

Chicago is America's busiest freight rail hub, but severe congestion has stakeholders investing in infrastructure and technological improvements.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 12, 2018

Planes, trains and automobiles: Transportation congestion by the numbers

For the average American congestion is an inconvenience, but for supply chains and the cities in which they operate it costs serious cash. 

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018

In Los Angeles, traffic efficiency begins at the ports

For decades, unrelenting growth has forced transportation and city managers to work together on a blueprint for efficient and sustainable freight movement. Often, the solutions start at the ports.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 12, 2018

Managing traffic congestion around Atlanta's 'gateway to the world'

From satellites to sensors, Atlanta uses technology to ensure people and goods move efficiently — both in the air and on the ground.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 12, 2018

New York City's next big congestion challenge hides in plain sight

Crowd-sourced logistics gives average drivers a new way to make extra cash and presents an already bursting city with a new traffic menace.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 12, 2018

Greenlots and Volvo to partner on charging infrastructure for electric trucks

The project in Southern California is supported by a $44.8 million state grant and will include both DC fast chargers and level 2 chargers.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 12, 2018

Lime, Spin enter data-sharing agreement with Los Angeles

The gathered data could help the city plan future mobility programs and infrastructure improvements, as well as manage existing efforts.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 12, 2018

TransitScreen launches mobile app CityMotion

Those who live or work in a building that uses TransitScreen will be able to access transportation information straight from their phones.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018

Birmingham, AL to launch microtransit pilot program

The city issued an RFP for an on-demand service that will operate within city limits over a one-year pilot period.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 12, 2018

Bird asks riders to report misplaced and broken scooters

The new Community Mode feature, launching in the coming weeks, is expected to help Bird expedite scooter repairs and more efficiently maintain scooter fleets.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 9, 2018

Report: Transit attracts, retains jobs in cities

McDonald's decision to move its headquarters to Chicago is cited as one example of transit-centric economic development.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 9, 2018

Alto, Bestmile partner on new ride-hailing service in Dallas

Bestmile's Mobility Services Platform allows Alto to "monitor and manage service performance and KPIs" to optimize pick-up and wait times, routing, vehicle utilization and overall fleet service.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 9, 2018

Ford boosts mobility portfolio with acquisition of Spin

The automaker plans to help expand Spin's network to more than 100 markets in North America over the next 18 months.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 8, 2018

MIT survey: There is no universal standard for AV ethics

Researchers found there is not a correct answer for how to program AVs if faced with the "trolley problem" of deciding whose lives to spare in a collision.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 8, 2018

Mastercard expands touchless transit payment tech network

The company's tap-to-pay and mobile phone touchless technology is now in 150 global cities, including Mexico City, Milan and Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 8, 2018

Could midterm election results spark a renewed infrastructure push?

While leaders have increasingly talked about rebuilding America's roads, bridges and networks, political realities may prevent much progress on the bipartisan issue.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 8, 2018

Hyundai invests in computer learning firm allegro.ai

The investment marks yet another move by an automaker into the AI and tech space, as automakers seek out advanced systems that can bolster their AVs.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 7, 2018

Microsoft to use Moovit transit data for Azure Maps

The integration into the Azure suite mirrors efforts made by other mobility companies to ensure that users have real-time transit information. 

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 7, 2018

Transit app raises $17.5M with the help of unlikely investors: automakers

The investments are rather ironic considering the app is designed to help people get around urban areas without a personal vehicle and eventually "vaporize personal car ownership."

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 7, 2018

The impact of San Francisco’s homeless tax, and other important ballot results

Voters in Denver approved a mental health initiative, while voters in the state of Washington rejected a carbon emissions fee.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 7, 2018

Bird launches sneaky pilot in London despite e-scooter ban

The company found a legal way to get around the UK's ban by rolling out scooters exclusively in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 7, 2018