Governance: Page 3
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Robotaxi expansion approved in California over local objections
Waymo can begin operating driverless robotaxis immediately in Los Angeles and on the San Francisco peninsula following a March 1 decision by the California Public Utilities Commission.
By Dan Zukowski • March 5, 2024 -
Pedestrian deaths declined modestly in first half of 2023: GHSA
“A decrease in pedestrian fatalities is welcome news,” said the Governors Highway Safety Association's Adam Snider, but the numbers are still far above pre-pandemic levels.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Los Angeles County sues Grubhub over ‘bait and switch’ fees
The county calls for an injunction against alleged deceptive business practices and for Grubhub to pay fines for possible violations of California’s unfair competition and false advertising laws.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Congress reintroduces PFAS litigation bill
The PFAS Accountability Act would make it easier for those significantly exposed to forever chemicals to sue manufacturers.
By Sara Samora • Feb. 16, 2024 -
San Francisco crowd attacks Waymo driverless car
The incident could signal a self-driving vehicle backlash as Super Bowl ads criticized Tesla’s Autopilot software and city leaders call for local oversight of AVs in their cities.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 12, 2024 -
US cities unlikely to follow Toronto’s bruising effort to curb Uber
The company hit back forcibly when Canada’s largest city tried to cap the number of ride-hailing licenses it grants.
By Ramona Dzinkowski • Feb. 9, 2024 -
As some transit crime rates triple, FTA releases data, other resources
Grant programs to fund crime prevention and security projects also are available, the Federal Transit Administration announced.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 29, 2024 -
Climate funding takes hit in California governor’s 2024 budget proposal
Transit funding, however, was relatively unscathed in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2024-25 fiscal year budget, which represents $20 billion in cuts from last year.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 11, 2024 -
How 3 states are attacking carbon emissions from transportation
While 21 states sued the federal government over its new rule requiring transportation emission reduction targets, others are forging ahead to clean up this sector.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 8, 2024 -
NYC starts first compliance period for building emissions reduction law
Even though 89% of covered buildings are set to meet 2024 emissions targets, building owners must act promptly to achieve 2030 goals, experts say.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Transportation tech, challenges on agenda for new US DOT advisory committee
The wide range of experts will advise the agency in what Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called a time of “unprecedented” challenges and opportunity.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 4, 2024 -
‘COP28 must be the COP of cities’: Local leaders want fossil fuel phaseout, collaboration
Financing for local climate action is top of mind for some city leaders at the summit. C40 Cities’ cochairs demanded in a letter that nations redirect fossil fuel subsidies toward the clean energy transition.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Dec. 1, 2023 -
US DOT announces $1.5B round of RAISE grants for 2024
The Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program supports road, rail, transit and port projects, and is open to a wide range of applicants.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 1, 2023 -
House Republicans support high-speed rail but not California’s project
Members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee largely supported passenger and high-speed rail in a Wednesday hearing but split along party lines about California's $128 billion project.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 30, 2023 -
Biden administration sets new rule for monitoring on-road GHG emissions
The Federal Highway Administration rule requires states and metropolitan planning organizations to establish CO2 emissions reductions targets, setting up a fight with congressional Republicans.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 29, 2023 -
What’s top of mind for New York’s first customer experience officer
About a month into the job, Tonya Webster discussed her priorities and how she plans to overcome siloed agency processes.
By Kristen Doerer • Nov. 22, 2023 -
FTA proposes tighter rules for state oversight of rail transit systems
The proposal would give state safety oversight agencies new authority and responsibilities to ensure the safety of public rail transportation.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Generative AI is here. This is how 5 cities plan to manage its use.
Guidelines aim to help government employees navigate the use of generative artificial intelligence tools while maintaining privacy, ethics and city values.
By Paige Gross • Nov. 16, 2023 -
3 steps for getting urban innovation pilots out of ‘purgatory’
A road map for New York City recommends taking a “challenge-based” approach to procurement and beefing up startup infrastructure.
By Paige Gross • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Meet Houston’s first emergency preparedness manager for vulnerable communities
Houstonians with disabilities have previously been unable to access emergency shelters and evacuation plans due to limited emergency preparedness outreach, a city official said.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Lack of funding still stands in the way of California’s local climate policy
This finding in a report released Thursday is “very surprising” considering recent historic federal and state investments, said a co-author at the University of California Berkeley’s Center for Law, Energy and the Environment.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Nov. 9, 2023 -
Cities tackle rising pedestrian deaths
Experts cite risky, distracted and impaired driving — as well as less traffic enforcement — as factors sending pedestrian fatalities to new highs. Can new funding reverse the tide?
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 6, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Advocates hope federal funding will help stem the tide of pedestrian deaths
Complete Streets, Vision Zero and the safe system approach all aim to improve pedestrian safety. The federal government is finally putting big dollars behind the effort, too.
By Dan Zukowski , Julia Himmel , Shaun Lucas • Nov. 3, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Can Sun Belt cities go from danger zones to pedestrian-friendly?
Tucson, Jacksonville, Los Angeles and other fast-growing, car-centric cities are focusing on street design and other strategies to slow drivers.
By Dan Zukowski , Julia Himmel , Shaun Lucas • Nov. 2, 2023 -
Deep Dive
US drivers kill 20 pedestrians a day. Here’s what cities are doing about it.
Targeted interventions aim to reduce the higher pedestrian death rates in communities of color and low-income communities and make cities more walkable for all.
By Dan Zukowski , Julia Himmel , Shaun Lucas • Nov. 1, 2023