UCLA study: Only 4% of injured e-scooter riders wore helmets

The study, which collected data from 249 emergency room patients over the course of a year, called electric scooter-related injuries a "new phenomenon."

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 29, 2019

How 4 cities are exploring new ways to pay for transit

As cities move away from paper tickets to pay fares, many are looking to use mobile apps while also upgrading their reusable plastic cards.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 28, 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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Texas forms task force to promote autonomous vehicles

The Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Task Force will be a one-stop shop for information and coordination on all pilots and investments in the state.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 28, 2019

It's time for cities to reclaim their streets

After more than 100 years of designing cities around the needs of vehicles, it will ironically be advancements in car design that force cities to rethink their layouts.

By Kate Migon • Jan. 28, 2019

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies says commercial service possible by 2022

The high-speed technology will be available "probably earlier thank you think," said CEO Dirk Ahlborn in an interview with CNBC.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 25, 2019

NYC to speed up buses by cracking down on illegal parking

While the state-run MTA controls the buses, Mayor Bill de Blasio has said he wants to use the tools in his power to reverse a downward trend in ridership.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 25, 2019

Boeing completes first autonomous air taxi flight

The "flying car" completed a controlled takeoff, hover and landing, but has a ways to go before it will succeed at forward-flight mode.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 25, 2019

Report: Daimler, BMW to form mobility services venture named 'Jurbey'

Volkswagen is reportedly also open to partnering with BMW and Daimler, which would create a massive alliance of German automakers and parts suppliers.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 24, 2019

Los Angeles’ mobility data specification unlocks potential for data management

The API standard allows the city to gather, analyze and compare real-time data from MaaS companies — and can be duplicated in other cities, as well.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 24, 2019

Mayors fear federal shutdown’s lasting effect on health, housing, transportation

As the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Winter Meeting kicked off, city leaders said they increasingly must fill in gaps left by lapsed federal programs.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 24, 2019

Waymo announces AV factory in Detroit

Mayor Mike Duggan praised the decision, noting Waymo is "one of the most important recruitments we've had" in Motor City.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated April 24, 2019

San Diego seeks airport mobility solutions

Leaders want to fulfill a decades-long desire of connecting the airport to public transportation, and are exploring building a "San Diego Grand Central Station."

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 23, 2019

Survey: 1 in 9 Americans would consider buying an EV

The YouGov survey found those interested in EVs are more likely to be in the 25-44 year age group, vote Democratic and consider climate change a serious issue.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 22, 2019

Uber exploring self-driving tech for bikes, scooters

Autonomous software would allow the dockless vehicles to drive themselves, removing the need for people to collect them at night for charging.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 22, 2019

Disability rights group sues scooter companies, San Diego over sidewalk clutter

The suit says Lime, Bird and Razor are violating federal and state laws by allowing scooters to be left in public right-of-way, and that San Diego has failed to maintain accessible sidewalks.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 18, 2019

Colorado Gov Polis’ first executive order advances transportation electrification

The benefits of vehicle electrification will only increase as the state moves toward establishing a 100% renewable energy mandate, Polis said.

By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 18, 2019

Michigan Mobility Challenge funds paratransit services, autonomous shuttles

The state of Michigan announced four new projects that will receive funding from the $8 million challenge, including a paratransit services app in Grand Rapids.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 17, 2019

NUMO alliance forms to help ‘rethink our cities’ in the face of changing mobility

"My passion is transportation ... It's the glue of our lives," Robin Chase, executive chair of the alliance's steering committee, told Smart Cities Dive.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 17, 2019

Bay Area Rapid Transit unveils new end-to-end trip planner

The new app will give riders information on driving, walking and biking routes, in addition to real-time public transit information. 

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 17, 2019

Report: Cities still too car dependent despite climate change concerns

The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy found municipalities do not provide enough transit to connect low-income communities to jobs.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 17, 2019

Transportation for America releases micromobility policy guide

With dockless options expected to continue their ballooning expansion in 2019, policy problems will likely continue to arise.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 16, 2019

Uber calls for more European public transit investment

In an open letter, Uber executive Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty said the time is right to "reinforce investments in an integrated mobility framework that puts public transport at its core."

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 16, 2019

Zipcar: Each shared vehicle eliminates need for 13 personal vehicles

The company has dubbed itself as a "pioneer of car-sharing" and says it may have a leg up on competition when shifting to an autonomous future.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 16, 2019

Ford, VW pledge cooperation on AVs, EVs in global alliance

The pair signed a memorandum of understanding, saying they would explore collaborating on new technologies and mobility services.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 16, 2019

Survey: Liability, safety concerns top obstacles to AV growth

More than half of the 260 industry and regulatory officials surveyed said new rules and laws should come from the federal government.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 15, 2019