Transportation

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    GM using AI to find the best locations for EV chargers

    The automaker says uncertainty about how to find charging stations remains a hurdle to prospective customers.

    By Eric Walz • Jan. 14, 2025
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    DOT announces $635M in EV charging, other clean transportation grants

    The grants will support installation of more than 11,500 electric vehicle charging ports as well as hydrogen and natural gas fueling infrastructure.

    By Robert Walton • Jan. 14, 2025
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    Top 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.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
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    California unveils $310B passenger rail plan

    Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks to shift 200 million daily passenger miles from highways to rail with more zero-emissions trains.

    By • Jan. 13, 2025
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    Opinion

    How to keep electric vehicle investments on track in the new political climate

    A clean fuel standard has worked in several states to fund EV infrastructure. It should be tried in more places.

    By Laura Sherman • Jan. 10, 2025
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    6 smart cities trends to watch in 2025

    Transportation systems, housing policy and decarbonization approaches will evolve this year as the Trump administration assumes power and technology continues to advance.

    By , • Jan. 9, 2025
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    California leaders ask for more federal transportation money before Trump takes over

    The California Latino Legislative Caucus and a Democratic senator from the state argue for immediate and continued funding of public transit and high-speed rail.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    Congestion pricing begins in New York, a US first

    Overcoming opposition, the plan to toll drivers entering Manhattan's central business district went into effect Sunday. Revenues will go to the transit authority's capital investments.

    By • Jan. 6, 2025
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    Inside Miami’s new linear park: Bioswales, bike paths and a 50-foot ‘dining room’ table

    As rapid development threatens the city’s green space, The Underline restores ecosystems and adds amenities, a project leader says. But the effort also faces cost and design hurdles.

    By • Jan. 6, 2025
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    $7B all-electric light rail project moves ahead in Austin, Texas

    The Austin Transit Partnership selected a construction team to build the city’s first light rail system, which is set to open in 2033.

    By Julie Strupp • Jan. 6, 2025
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    Inflation-adjusted transportation spending at all levels fell in the 2010-2022 period, BTS says

    Federal funding helps state and local governments, which account for 90% of transportation spending, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

    By • Jan. 3, 2025
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    Rise in EV financing may signal growing interest among consumers: Experian

    The arrival of new, more affordable models alongside the federal EV tax credit have boosted leasing.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 3, 2025
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    Q&A

    How an Oklahoma City sales tax fuels the city’s ‘renaissance’

    Mayor David Holt led the planning process for the fourth voter-approved renewal of a sales tax for public infrastructure focused on human needs.

    By • Jan. 2, 2025
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    New Jersey breaks ground on hurricane shelter for rail cars

    Officials proposed the project after Hurricane Sandy caused $400 million worth of damage to an NJ Transit maintenance complex and hundreds of trains stored there.

    By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 2, 2025
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    9 predictions about what 2025 may hold for US cities

    “Playground” cities will thrive, innovative housing programs will proliferate and technology will transform transit and municipal services, these sources say.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff • Jan. 2, 2025
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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 • 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 • Dec. 19, 2024
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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

    The Governors Highway Safety Association this week endorsed Trump nominee Sean Duffy as the next U.S. transportation secretary.

    By • Updated Jan. 10, 2025
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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 • 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 • 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 • 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&A

    Drone 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 • 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 • 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 • Dec. 10, 2024