Transportation: Page 12

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    $80B for public transit operations proposed in bill from Georgia congressman

    The investment could add almost 100 million hours of transit service across the U.S., according to an analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists.

    By • Jan. 24, 2024
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    California’s Brightline West high-speed rail project gets $2.5B in bonds

    As Brightline West's Las Vegas-Southern California project inches closer to construction, another high-speed rail project between LA and San Francisco is seeing a leadership change.

    By • Jan. 23, 2024
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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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    Google’s top AI tools for cities in 2024

    Tools that identify disaster risks and aim to reduce vehicle emissions were among those a top Google executive highlighted at the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting last week.

    By Paige Gross • Jan. 23, 2024
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    Amid 21-state lawsuit, FHWA delays deadline for transportation emissions plans

    The federal government agreed to a 45-day extension from a Feb. 1 reporting requirement for states. 

    By David Taube • Jan. 23, 2024
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    Q&A

    What’s next for mobility innovation? This venture capitalist has some ideas.

    Nicole LeBlanc, a partner at Toyota’s investment arm, Woven Capital, is optimistic about the talent and innovation coming to cities.

    By • Jan. 18, 2024
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    6 trends that could shape US cities in 2024

    Cities will contend with a shifting transportation picture, increased urgency to act on climate change, and innovative policies and technologies to address longstanding concerns.

    By , , • Jan. 17, 2024
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    Air taxi charging infrastructure coming to 3 states in Archer, Joby deals

    The two eVTOL manufacturers are moving closer to commercial passenger flights as federal officials urge state and local governments to plan for the needed infrastructure.

    By • Jan. 17, 2024
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    EV charging, hydrogen build-out get $623M from Biden administration

    The funds support construction of approximately 7,500 EV charging ports and other alternative fuel infrastructure across 47 projects in 22 states and Puerto Rico.

    By Robert Walton • Jan. 16, 2024
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    3 crucial infrastructure priorities for city leaders in 2024

    As infrastructure challenges mount, local governments have critical choices ahead. Why now is the time to invest in resilient and future-ready solutions.

    Jan. 16, 2024
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    FMCSA accepting grant applications soon

    Learn about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s federal grant funding and when to apply.

    Jan. 16, 2024
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    Hertz reverses course on electric vehicles

    The company, which once said EVs would account for a quarter of its rental fleet by 2025, is selling some 20,000 electric vehicles and replacing them with gas-powered cars.

    By • Jan. 12, 2024
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    California launches website to track $180B in infrastructure investment

    While details on projects such as the state’s infamous high-speed rail project are scant, the map provides a broad overview of the work that is underway.

    By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Delivery has a pollution problem. These cities are working to address it.

    A new initiative will help cities test innovative startup and corporate solutions in a bid to curb ballooning emissions, primarily from trucks.

    By • Jan. 12, 2024
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    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 • Jan. 11, 2024
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    What 2024 may hold for municipal bonds, a ‘crucial financing tool for cities’

    Interest rate trends, investor demand and the 2024 elections could all impact the municipal bond market, according to finance experts.

    By Gaby Galvin • Jan. 11, 2024
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    High prices are slowing for road builders, but challenges lay ahead

    Continuing labor shortages could push costs higher on some specialized, technical projects being funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Associated General Contractors of America’s chief economist said.

    By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 10, 2024
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    These NYC transit projects are a top priority for Gov. Hochul in 2024

    The governor's state-of-the-state address included plans for expanding rail and subway lines and efforts to improve safety for all road users.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    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 • Jan. 8, 2024
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    Opinion

    To spur more EV chargers, regulators must get creative with demand charges

    No matter what the incentives for installing an EV charger, very few businesses will enter this marketplace if selling the product leads to thousands of dollars in charges that aren’t made up for with revenue.

    By Chris Kaiser • Jan. 8, 2024
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    Office-to-residential conversions raise questions at the curb

    Plan for changes to parking use and curbside activity when approving office-to-residential or office-to-retail conversion, experts say.

    By Amanda Loudin • Jan. 5, 2024
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    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 • Jan. 4, 2024
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    Micromobility’s turbulent 2023

    Ridership grew and more cities committed to bike-share programs and infrastructure, yet micromobility providers face an uncertain financial future.

    By • Jan. 3, 2024
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    What US cities could look like in 2024: 6 predictions

    Safer, greener communities with more housing, greater civic participation, and diversified downtowns are what these experts envision for the coming year.

    By the Smart Cities Dive Team • Jan. 2, 2024
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    Tesla EV charging stations are coming to these North American hotels

    The partnership is the latest between a hotel company and EV charging provider as hotels increasingly seek to cater to eco-conscious guests.

    By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 21, 2023
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    Bird files for bankruptcy, rounding out the micromobility company’s rocky year

    Bird isn’t the only micromobility company facing financial woes, however, as others shut down operations and have been delisted from stock exchanges.

    By • Dec. 20, 2023