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Tesla promises driverless robotaxi by 2027
CEO Elon Musk also announced that fully autonomous versions of Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y vehicles would begin driverless tests in California and Texas next year.
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Green roofs on bus shelters are Boston’s latest climate resilience move
It's the nation’s largest single installation of green roofs on bus shelters, the city says. It hopes the infrastructure will ease stress on Boston’s aging drainage system.
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How to address a key building decarbonization barrier: the ‘split incentive gap’
While landlords and developers foot the bill for efficiency upgrades, tenants benefit from lower energy costs. A Sustainable Markets Initiative road map outlines policies and other ways to address the mismatch.
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Gas utility faces climate deception lawsuit by Oregon county
It's the first time a U.S. community has sued a gas utility for allegedly deceiving the public about the climate impacts of fossil fuels, advocates say.
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Zero-emission bus transition: Lessons from the front lines
There’s likely no economic payback for zero-emission buses, panelists at an American Public Transportation Association conference said, but it’s the right thing to do.
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Helene deals billions in damage to infrastructure
Roads, bridges, electrical grids and water systems need to be rebuilt following the deadly storm.
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How the White House influences transportation grantmaking
Priorities vary among administrations, an Urban Institute report found. “The president actually has substantial discretion over a lot of these programs,” one researcher said.
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Bill aims to help disaster-struck communities excluded from federal relief
The bipartisan proposal would give more communities access to federal dollars in the wake of increasing natural disasters.
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Why California’s governor shot down a bill aimed at ramping up adaptive reuse projects
Converting commercial buildings to residential or other uses may have become even more complicated under the bill, local officials said.
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$50B in transit ballot measures riding on November election
Support for voter-approved transit funding has been strong. Transit agencies and advocates shared their stories at a recent American Public Transportation Association conference.
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California allocates $131M to local homelessness response efforts
The state will also reimburse local governments for cleaning up encampments on state land, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday.
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EPA requires lead pipes to be replaced nationwide within 10 years
The landmark rule imposes the strictest limits on lead in drinking water since federal standards were set 30 years ago.
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FRA opens $1B intercity passenger rail grant funding round
Projects to expand or improve intercity passenger rail outside the Northeast Corridor can apply for the Federal Railroad Administration funding.
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Toyota to invest $500M in Joby Aviation
The automaker's investment will create a manufacturing alliance for the electric air taxi startup's first phase of commercialization.
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Right-turn-on-red bans not a ‘silver bullet’ for pedestrian safety, experts say
As more cities restrict drivers from turning right at a red light, some research indicates such policies may not make a big dent in pedestrian and cyclist fatalities and serious injuries.
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Skills gap looms for energy efficiency jobs tied to net-zero emission goals: IEA
Dialogue among policymakers, employers and labor unions will play a critical role in training workers for skills relevant to the jobs being offered, a new International Energy Agency report says.
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A hit show on Toronto’s failed smart city project returns to the stage
The award-winning play, “The Master Plan,” dramatizes the city’s fractured relationship with then-Google subsidiary Sidewalk Labs.
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What’s the value of a city’s nature? San Antonio pilots tool to find out.
Designed by a Stanford University-based group, the tool shows how land use changes could impact carbon sequestration, urban cooling and residents’ access to nature. More cities may eventually get access.
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New California laws tighten renter protections
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed multiple bills into law. A major remaining question is whether voters will approve an upcoming ballot measure to expand local governments’ authority to enact rent control.
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FEMA’s push for resilience in building codes gets scrutiny in House hearing
Emergency managers touted the cost-effectiveness of more resilient buildings, but keeping up with the latest codes is a struggle for some local governments and homebuilders.
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How cities can handle election waste
Local governments are preparing to deal with high volumes of yard signs, mailers and campaign material as the fall election season ramps up. Programs in Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida and elsewhere encourage recycling and reuse.
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Micromobility on the rebound in 2024
Industry consolidation and growing ridership for shared scooters and bikes are helping to renew optimism among micromobility industry leaders.
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As Los Angeles struggles with RV encampments, a new California law aims to help
The law allows the city to lease state transportation department property for $1 a month to securely store recreational vehicles formerly inhabited by people experiencing homelessness.
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2025’s top smart city conferences
Smart city technology, housing, climate action, road safety and more will take center stage at events already announced for next year.
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1.6M customers still without power after Helene; some local grids must ‘be completely rebuilt’
Multiple utilities say they will need to completely rebuild, rather than repair, electric systems in the hardest-hit areas.