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How tech could help avert 'public health crisis' of rising road deaths
The automotive industry has "an awful lot of work to do to communicate the benefits" of safety technology, said Continental's Jeff Klei in a keynote speech.
By Chris Teale • June 6, 2019 -
Survey: 57% of people willing to ride in AVs
Consumers continue to have mixed feelings toward AVs, even as automakers put more of them on public streets across the U.S.
By Jason Plautz • June 5, 2019 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive
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 adds 2-seater electric bike to its fleet
The company's first foray into non-scooter mobility boasts a padded seat, 20-inch wheels, an LCD screen and a 52-volt battery.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 5, 2019 -
Seattle DOT considers congestion pricing
The department completed a study examining other cities' congestion pricing efforts to analyze how the concept could be applied locally.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 5, 2019 -
NYC legislation addresses street design, safety
Council members passed a bill to support Vision Zero principles as New York's traffic deaths have seen an uptick so far this year.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 4, 2019 -
Will pogo sticks be the next scooters?
Cangoroo plans to launch the devices soon in San Francisco as an alternative to electric scooters, though the efficacy of pogo sticks remains in question.
By Jason Plautz • June 4, 2019 -
Los Angeles to give students free bus passes
The pilot will begin in the fall and run for one year, though Mayor Eric Garcetti anticipates the program will become permanent.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 4, 2019 -
Transit agencies form Automated Bus Consortium
Nearly a dozen agencies are coming together to leverage buying power and share ideas for driverless bus programs.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 4, 2019 -
NACTO guide offers cities best practices in handling mobility data
The guide suggests cities should protect data, keep it open and shared among partners, and remain transparent around its collection.
By Jason Plautz • June 4, 2019 -
Los Angeles adding e-bikes, bike-share stations
Central neighborhoods will get more than 20 new stations near transit stops and other attractions, as well as more than 300 electric bikes.
By Chris Teale • June 4, 2019 -
Skip pulls scooters from DC, San Francisco after fire
The company said it would investigate after the fire in Washington appeared to start around the scooter's battery pack.
By Chris Teale • June 4, 2019 -
Boeing, Booz Allen Hamilton, Google commit to Charleston, SC traffic mitigation campaign
The Charleston Regional Development Alliance spearheaded Reboot the Commute to encourage businesses to reduce traffic congestion, especially during peak travel times.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 3, 2019 -
British Columbia law requires 100% clean vehicle sales by 2040
The new ZEV goals — which have been in the works since last November — bring British Columbia in line with Quebec and 10 U.S. states that have passed ZEV mandates.
By Jason Plautz • June 3, 2019 -
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Are cities the Green New Deal’s most viable frontier?
New York City and Los Angeles want to put a local spin on the national version — though the plans may be tricky to replicate.
By Chris Teale • June 3, 2019 -
Miami region releases collaborative resilience strategy
Resilient305 expands beyond climate issues to focus on cultivating financial stability and advancing public health priorities.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 31, 2019 -
Uber will ban riders with low ratings in new campaign
The initiative, which aims to foster respect between riders and drivers, will deactivate riders with ratings that are "significantly below average."
By Jason Plautz • May 30, 2019 -
LA Metro to install informational touchscreens along rail line
The interactive screens will display rail and bus arrival times, service alerts, system maps and targeted display advertisements.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 30, 2019 -
FlixBus expands service to East Coast
The European long-distance carrier, which already operates on the West Coast, lets customers purchase tickets to offset their carbon emissions.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 29, 2019 -
GM, Bechtel plan thousands of fast charging stations across US
Construction on the first installations is scheduled to begin later this year, with stations concentrated in dense, urban environments.
By Robert Walton • May 29, 2019 -
US House subcommittee clears $137B transportation spending bill
The legislation for FY 2020 represents a $6 billion increase over FY 2019 spending levels, although it could face a rocky road in Congress.
By Jason Plautz • May 28, 2019 -
Sacramento to offer students free transit starting this fall
The program is expected to drastically increase Sacramento Regional Transit's student ridership, up to 600% in the first year.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated June 17, 2019 -
Uber seeks approval for drone deliveries
Uber Elevate has filed an application with the Federal Aviation Administration to deliver food in the San Diego market. An answer is expected by June 10.
By Alicia Kelso • May 28, 2019 -
Google Assistant voice feature accesses real-time NYC transit data
Users can ask when a train is coming and receive an estimated time of arrival, as well as walking directions to the station.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 24, 2019 -
Report: Mayors shift talking points to reflect health, environmental issues
Infrastructure and economic development remain the biggest concerns, but other areas have moved into the spotlight as city leaders deal with myriad issues.
By Chris Teale • May 24, 2019 -
Maven car-sharing service to exit 8 cities
The GM-owned startup will not disclose the markets it is exiting, but said it will focus on cities with the strongest demand and growth opportunities.
By Kristin Musulin • May 23, 2019
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