New York’s traffic congestion pricing plan: What we know so far

A review board discussed toll fees, credits and charges for taxi and ride-hailing passengers as it prepares to issue recommendations for the first-in-the-nation program.

By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 3, 2023

Building a bike-friendly city

Smart Cities Dive looked at the bike-friendly features of the top large, medium and small cities for bike riders in the U.S., as named by nonprofit People for Bikes.

By Karen Kroll • Oct. 2, 2023

Federal government shutdown: Here’s how it could impact cities, states and transportation

While most transit programs will be unaffected, some funding for Amtrak and state law enforcement initiatives could be delayed.

By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 29, 2023

FTA focuses on rail transit collisions with cars, pedestrians at street level

Nineteen people died and 133 were injured last year after collisions with transit trains that run in and alongside city streets.

By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 28, 2023

‘Everybody’s going to be impacted’: Fed shutdown would delay civil work

Infrastructure projects will be held up if the government is not funded by Sunday, according to the White House and the American Society of Civil Engineers’ president.

By Julie Strupp • Updated Sept. 27, 2023

NYSE suspends trading of Bird Global stock

The micromobility company has struggled since going public in late 2021, but Bird’s interim CEO says the delisting won’t affect its commitment to the cities it works with.

By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 26, 2023

Florida’s Brightline kicks off passenger rail service to Orlando

The 235-mile intercity line connects Miami and other South Florida cities to the resort destination. Orlando’s mayor called the privately owned service “a transformational step forward.”

By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 25, 2023

The secret to building a strong CFI funding application

Make your CFI funding application stand out with these simple tips.

Sept. 25, 2023

Amtrak to triple infrastructure investment over two years

With funding from the 2021 infrastructure law, Amtrak plans major work on bridges, tunnels and other projects.

By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 22, 2023

Buttigieg grilled over rollout of infrastructure funds by House committee

Some Republican committee members questioned the pace of funding and its climate and equity aims while Democrats were largely supportive of the Biden administration's goals.

By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 21, 2023

Bird lays off staff after Spin acquisition: TechCrunch

The company cannot maintain redundancies in roles and scope and also meet its goals, the interim CEO said in an email to its employees, according to the Oct. 4 news report.

By Dan Zukowski • Updated Oct. 5, 2023

New Orleans adds AI technology to improve traffic safety around streetcar lines

Smart sensors from NoTraffic will be part of a traffic monitoring system powered by artificial intelligence in a partnership between local authorities and the private sector. 

By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 19, 2023

NYC Council approves safety-focused e-bike and e-scooter trade-in program

The program would help owners upgrade to electric bikes and e-scooters that meet UL certification requirements set by a New York City law that took effect Sept. 16.

By Dan Zukowski • Updated Sept. 21, 2023

Charging ahead: How remote access capabilities improve EV charging infrastructure

Take a closer look at how remote access improves on-the-go-charging.

Sept. 18, 2023

Curb-management innovations: Lessons from smart and zero-emission loading zone pilots

Local business pushback, regulatory barriers and other challenges face cities testing ways to create more orderly curb traffic.

By Karen Kroll • Sept. 14, 2023

California’s Senate passes bill to restrict driverless trucks

The measure could require an operator onboard heavy autonomous vehicles for years. Supporters and opponents both argued that the matter relates to safety.

By David Taube • Sept. 14, 2023

Air taxis will soon be flying over major US cities

“There’s a role for municipalities to play” in building out air taxi infrastructure, said a former FAA acting administrator, but time is short.

By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 12, 2023

How 2 big US transit agencies approach equity

Community members, small businesses and the agency's own workforce can provide crucial input to programs and projects, agency executives said.

By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 8, 2023

Commercial drone use to expand as FAA approves remotely piloted operations

The Federal Aviation Administration authorized three companies to fly drones outside the visual range of operators, amid mounting concerns about safety, privacy and noise.

By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 7, 2023

Ignoring AI is not a viable option for transportation officials: report

Artificial intelligence can create safer, more convenient and more equitable transportation systems, says an Eno Center for Transportation report.

By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 6, 2023

New York City just mandated electric ride-sharing vehicles. Other mayors should take notice.

Ride-sharing vehicles should be the first movers when it comes to cities’ vehicle electrification efforts, argues Revel’s CEO.

By Frank Reig • Sept. 6, 2023

Fleet electrification: 5 principles to help state and local governments plan

World Resources Institute researchers spoke with local governments, transit agencies and consultants to uncover the pitfalls of and best practices for shifting to electric vehicles.

By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 1, 2023

Tech company unveils AI-powered platform to determine ideal EV charging sites

Freewire Technologies’ tool aims to help the businesses and c-store retailers using its chargers determine optimal locations to place them.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 31, 2023

Bird loses permit to operate scooters in Baltimore

The shared micromobility company faces numerous business challenges along with losing its permit in the Maryland city of nearly 600,000 residents.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 31, 2023

IIJA just the beginning of infrastructure remediation, civil engineering group president says

ASCE's Maria Lehman says the infusion of federal funding will help address long-neglected upkeep across the country, but states and the private sector must also pitch in.

By Julie Strupp • Aug. 30, 2023