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US DOT issues final rule on accessibility standards for transit riders
The rule sets guidelines for state and local transportation departments and transit agencies to improve access for users with disabilities at transit stations.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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Archer Aviation completes Georgia air taxi factory
Production is set to begin in the new year at a small scale, but by 2030, the company plans to manufacture 650 air taxis each year.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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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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GM, ChargePoint partner to deploy 500 ultra-fast EV chargers
The two companies plan to open the charging stations to the public before the end of 2025.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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These two men will lead transportation policy in the Trump administration
While transportation policy emphasis is likely to shift, observers say, there may be more bipartisanship than expected.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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California kicks off e-bike incentive program statewide
Income-qualified buyers can access vouchers of up to $2,000 each through the program, which is expected to fund the purchase of up to 1,500 e-bikes.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Transportation equity data available in newly updated US DOT online tool
The tool helps state and local governments prioritize transportation investments that benefit disadvantaged communities. U.S. DOT is seeking feedback on the update.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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The 5 most ‘bicycle-friendly’ states
While many states have worked to improve bicyclist safety, more than 1,100 bicyclists died on the road in 2023.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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California approves $1.4B to deploy 17,000 EV chargers, hydrogen fueling infrastructure
California has about 152,000 public and shared private chargers installed today, and it expects that number to reach 250,000 in the next few years.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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Q&ADrone delivery has last-mile potential. This CEO explains how it actually works.
DroneUp works with Walmart to deliver small packages. But delivering in dense urban areas remains a challenge.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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GM shuts troubled Cruise robotaxi unit
General Motors will halt further development of robotaxis, with its CEO citing high capital costs and billions invested in a non-core business.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Lowest-income households face highest transportation cost burden: federal report
Motor vehicle costs, including purchase, insurance, fuel and maintenance, eat up the largest amount of transportation costs across all U.S. households.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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These states have gaps in traffic safety laws, advocates say
Stronger seat belt and distracted driving laws, coupled with automated red light and speed enforcement, are recommended by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Rivian to open its charging network to all EV drivers
The move follows Tesla’s decision to open its Superchargers to other automakers to improve public access and promote EV adoption.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Sponsored by RoutewareHow technology empowered Concord, NC, to take its waste and recycling operations in house
Learn how Concord, NC, implemented new technology and saved $320k annually from fleet optimization and reducing go backs.
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Waymo to begin robotaxi service in Miami next year
The company also plans to add autonomous ride-hailing operations in Atlanta and Austin, Texas, building upon current services in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Aggressive driving, speeding, distractions kill thousands, AAA says
Drivers acknowledge that certain driving behaviors are dangerous but continue to engage in them, according to a report the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety issued today.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Amtrak sets ridership, ticket revenue records in FY24
Its board chair attributed the growth to strategic investments and "the need for train travel."
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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6 options for passenger rail across Massachusetts’ northern tier
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and the state Legislature supported the state study. None of the report's six options include high-speed rail.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Streetcar and other rail transit vehicle fatalities the focus of FTA safety advisory
With 117 deaths attributed to such vehicles from 2015 to 2023, the Federal Transit Administration is asking state and transit officials to work to reduce collisions.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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Pedestrian, bicyclist deaths decreased slightly in first half of 2024: NHTSA
Deaths remain above pre-pandemic levels, thus "we still have more work to do," said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Air taxi developers conduct demo flights, name first cities they plan to serve
Los Angeles and New York City are likely to be among the first U.S. air taxi markets for Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation, with Archer also naming San Francisco and Miami in its initial plans.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Zero-emission buses will need newly trained maintenance workers: GAO report
Hiring and training workers to deal with high-voltage batteries, electronic equipment and software isn't top of mind yet for most transit agencies but will be needed as zero-emission bus fleets grow.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Uber, Lyft plan robotaxi fleet expansions
With Tesla planning to produce robotaxis and compete with existing ride-hail companies as soon as 2025, Uber and Lyft are adding partnerships to enter new cities with driverless vehicles.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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How the IIJA is funding increased transportation carbon emissions
Although the 2021 infrastructure law provided record funding for rail and mass transit, money going to highway expansion projects may lead to a net increase in transportation CO2 emissions by 2040.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Half of IIJA funds unspent with Trump set to take office
Biden administration officials are rushing to get infrastructure funds out the door ahead of the incoming administration.
By Julie Strupp • Nov. 20, 2024
