Transportation

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    FTA seeks to eliminate environmental criteria from capital investment grant guidelines

    The Federal Transit Administration requests public comment on updated guidelines that would remove the “social cost of carbon” calculation and make broader changes to the multibillion-dollar program.

    By • Aug. 22, 2025
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    Opinion

    California’s clean mobility push is leaving low-income residents behind

    E-bikes and e-scooters are among the cleanest and least expensive transportation modes. California can make equitable green mobility a reality.

    By Marta Anadón Rosinach • Aug. 21, 2025
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    Trendline

    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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    Deep Dive

    Are intercity buses having a Cinderella moment?

    Ridership is on an upswing, and several cities are opening new or refurbished intermodal terminals. Here’s what you’ll find in eight major cities.

    By • Aug. 20, 2025
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    DOT revives $5B EV charging program, hands states more control

    New federal guidance cuts planning requirements and unfreezes funds, but critics note the changes eliminate consumer and environmental protections.

    By Robert Walton • Aug. 19, 2025
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    NYC unveils master plan to expand pedestrian, bicycle paths

    The plan envisions over 100 projects the city says can connect underserved communities, spur economic development and provide environmental benefits.

    By • Aug. 18, 2025
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    Winning fleet management starts with breakthrough flexibility

    Learn how fleet managers can find a flexible, proactive approach to a modern, reliable and cost-effective fleet.

    Aug. 18, 2025
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    Q&A

    Michigan acts to grow advanced air mobility industry in the state

    Michigan’s chief mobility officer says the state is “taking the same approach we took with the auto revolution” as it works with startups and established companies on projects such as drone delivery. 

    By • Aug. 14, 2025
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    Tracker

    Air taxis and urban air mobility: The latest developments

    An Archer Aviation test pilot flew for 31 minutes at air speeds over 126 mph, marking another step toward federal certification.

    Updated Aug. 19, 2025
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    5 cities with congestion pricing

    In 2025, New York City joined other major global cities that have implemented tolling programs to reduce traffic in select areas. Other U.S. cities are considering similar plans.

    By • Aug. 8, 2025
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    Uber and Lyft CEOs want to add more robotaxis

    The ride-hailing companies are partnering with several robotaxi and technology companies to bring more AVs to more cities.

    By • Aug. 7, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Waymo readies its robotaxis for winter weather

    The company has tested its autonomous ride-hailing vehicles in Boston, New York City and Philadelphia. Can they handle snow, ice and winter storms?

    By • Aug. 6, 2025
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    Tariffs make transit buses more expensive

    North American bus manufacturer New Flyer reported strong demand for transit buses and a shift away from zero-emission vehicles in its second-quarter earnings call.

    By • Aug. 4, 2025
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    Legislation to address Illinois RTA’s fiscal cliff faces uncertain future

    The bills could add more than $1 billion in new operating revenue but raised concerns over new mandates and agency responsibilities.

    By • Aug. 1, 2025
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    Can cities and states keep their roads in good shape?

    With an influx of pandemic-era funds already spent, many states anticipate funding gaps over the next decade that could threaten road safety and infrastructure reliability.

    By • July 31, 2025
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    North Carolina installs 2,500 AI-based traffic signals

    The largest live statewide deployment of AI-based traffic signal software in the U.S. will help traffic engineers improve signal operations, according to Flow Labs.

    By • July 29, 2025
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    Chicago ups bike and scooter docks, cuts cost for new shared-ride members

    The city’s bike and scooter-share system, Divvy, saw record ridership in 2024. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city is committed to expanding access to its system.

    By • July 28, 2025
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    Smartphone, connected vehicle data could help states comply with DOT’s ‘Safe Roads’ demand

    Governors must respond by August 30 to the Transportation Department’s letter asking for information on accident-prone arterial roads.

    By • July 25, 2025
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    NY transit authority orders nation’s first battery-electric passenger locomotive

    Siemens Mobility will supply locomotives that can run on batteries or overhead wire, up to 125 mph and with a range of up to 100 miles on battery power alone.

    By • Updated Aug. 1, 2025
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    Pedestrian-friendly traffic signals cut injuries 33% in NYC: study

    Allowing pedestrians a several-second head start when crossing an intersection “can mean the difference between life and death,” a researcher said.

    By • July 23, 2025
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    Column

    Traffic-related fatalities continue to rise in multiple cities

    Are outdated government operations to blame for Vision Zero failures?

    By Wes Guckert, PTP • July 22, 2025
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    Opinion

    California’s clean mobility push is leaving low-income residents behind

    Rebates for electric bikes in California have been successful but can leave out people who most need an alternative to private vehicles and public transit.

    By Marta Anadón Rosinach • July 22, 2025
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    White House announces infrastructure priorities, permit updates

    DOT head Sean Duffy announced $488 million in grants, proposed streamlining the grant process, encouraged state-led environmental reviews and conditionally endorsed high-speed rail.

    By Julie Strupp • July 22, 2025
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    Boeing’s Wisk Aero plans autonomous air taxi service in US cities by 2030

    Houston, Los Angeles and Miami are the first U.S. cities likely to see Wisk Aero's unpiloted commercial flights.

    By • Updated July 22, 2025
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    Opinion

    Why bus service cuts should be the last resort for transit agencies

    A closer look at ridership trends, demographic shifts and the broader impacts of service reductions reveals why maintaining and even improving bus service levels should be a top priority in 2025.

    By Laramie Bowron • July 18, 2025
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    More than 30K warnings issued in first weeks of San Francisco speed cameras

    Mayor Daniel Lurie sees automated traffic enforcement tools as a critical addition in the face of an understaffed police department.

    By • July 18, 2025