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Hillside Solutions
Sponsored by RoutewareScaling for success: How Omaha’s Hillside Solutions seized a technology opportunity and grew its business
Learn how fleet technology empowered Hillside Solutions to grow its business by providing digitized customer, route and resource management tools in one system.
Oct. 28, 2024 -
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FAA sets air taxi pilot training, operations final rule
Powered-lift aircraft like eVTOL, which operate like both helicopters and airplanes, are "the first new category of aircraft in nearly 80 years," the FAA administrator said in announcing the new rule.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 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.
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How transit ballot measures fared in Nov. 5 elections
Many local and state transportation improvements earned bipartisan support even when measures asked to increase taxes, an analyst said.
By Dan Zukowski • Updated Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Wider streets are more dangerous for pedestrians to cross
Longer street crossings are more likely to lead to more pedestrian collisions, according to a New York University study of 49,000 crossings in three cities.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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$13B overhaul of I-45 in Houston breaks ground after years of delays
The controversial highway widening project, one of Texas’ largest infrastructure efforts, is expected to take 18 years to complete.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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Massachusetts investing in commuter rail to relieve traffic congestion
“Our roads are at a standstill,” the state’s transportation secretary said at a conference last week, detailing how the state is making passenger rail a priority.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Transportation costs soared in major US cities over the past 10 years
Inflation was the leading driver of higher transportation costs in 10 major cities, according to the New York state comptroller. The average household spent over $12,700 on transportation in the 2022-2023 period.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Maryland DOT plans transit-oriented development along commuter rail line
The plan seeks to add 2,600 new housing units while increasing transit use and reducing traffic congestion.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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EV owners can store more energy from the grid with GM Energy’s new ‘PowerBank’
The stationary energy storage unit can provide power to a home during an outage or help offset higher electricity rates during peak times.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Proterra electric buses recalled for potential fire issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a recall affecting about 483 Proterra buses. Phoenix Motorcars, which acquired Proterra's transit bus division, will provide a free remedy for vehicle owners.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Serve Robotics debuts faster, larger delivery robots to be deployed in 2 cities
The sidewalk robots, which are outfitted with new safety measures, will hit the streets in coming months as part of Serve's deal with Uber Eats.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Transit agencies document equity efforts in APTA report
Hiring dedicated equity executives, requiring analyses prior to system changes and partnering on services for those experiencing homelessness are among the efforts named in the American Public Transportation Association report.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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9 bike-friendly laws signed by California governor
Bicycle advocates cheered laws that spur bike and pedestrian infrastructure construction, but Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed two bills that advocates hoped would rein in driver speeding.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Uber spurs electric vehicle use with pop-ups in 4 cities, new features
An AI-powered virtual assistant for EV-curious drivers is among the ride-share giant’s expanded green product suite.
By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Tesla promises driverless robotaxi by 2027
CEO Elon Musk also announced that fully autonomous versions of Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y vehicles would begin driverless tests in California and Texas next year.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Zero-emission bus transition: Lessons from the front lines
There’s likely no economic payback for zero-emission buses, panelists at an American Public Transportation Association conference said, but it’s the right thing to do.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Helene deals billions in damage to infrastructure
Roads, bridges, electrical grids and water systems need to be rebuilt following the deadly storm.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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How the White House influences transportation grantmaking
Priorities vary among administrations, an Urban Institute report found. “The president actually has substantial discretion over a lot of these programs,” one researcher said.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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$50B in transit ballot measures riding on November election
Support for voter-approved transit funding has been strong. Transit agencies and advocates shared their stories at a recent American Public Transportation Association conference.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Uber inks deal to bring delivery robots, robotaxis to several cities
To start, Uber Eats will deliver orders with Avride’s sidewalk robots in Austin, Texas, before expanding to two other cities.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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FRA opens $1B intercity passenger rail grant funding round
Projects to expand or improve intercity passenger rail outside the Northeast Corridor can apply for the Federal Railroad Administration funding.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Toyota to invest $500M in Joby Aviation
The automaker's investment will create a manufacturing alliance for the electric air taxi startup's first phase of commercialization.
By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Sponsored by RUBICONSmartCity, now part of RoutewareHow AI is helping cities drive improvements in infrastructure and citizen satisfaction
Equipping vehicles to look for critical infrastructure and quality-of-life issues that can plague communities helps city partners deliver proactive government and equitable public service across all zip codes.
Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Right-turn-on-red bans not a ‘silver bullet’ for pedestrian safety, experts say
As more cities restrict drivers from turning right at a red light, some research indicates such policies may not make a big dent in pedestrian and cyclist fatalities and serious injuries.
By Michael Brady • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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Micromobility on the rebound in 2024
Industry consolidation and growing ridership for shared scooters and bikes are helping to renew optimism among micromobility industry leaders.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 2, 2024
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