Transportation: Page 27

  • An accessible pedestrian signal.
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    Chicago’s lack of accessible pedestrian signals at crosswalks violates ADA: federal judge

    The city defended itself by claiming it planned to install more accessible pedestrian signals, but a federal judge rejected that argument, saying Chicago failed to provide “meaningful access” to people with visual impairments.

    By Michael Brady • April 7, 2023
  • A photo of a Lyft logo on a car's dashboard.
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    Lyft expands electric-vehicle option to riders in 14 cities and counties

    Business riders will be able to request hybrid or electric vehicles beginning April 17.

    By • April 6, 2023
  • The right rear corner of a white car is parked on a street plugged in to an electric vehicle charging post.
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    States’ transportation electrification plans fail to consider grid needs: report

    Managing charging will be vital because transportation could represent more than a quarter of global electricity use by 2050, the Energy Systems Integration Group said in its report.  

    By Robert Walton • April 5, 2023
  • A wildlife crossing overpass in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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    To prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions, US DOT launches $350M pilot program

    There are “proven practices to prevent crashes between vehicles and wildlife” and make roads safer for both rural and urban communities, a federal official said when announcing the first program to address the problem.

    By Michael Brady • April 4, 2023
  • An Amazon delivery van made by Rivian sits in a neighborhood.
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    Amazon deliveries made by Rivian EVs surge to 75M

    More than 3,000 electric vehicles are making Amazon deliveries in over 500 cities and regions across the U.S., Amazon said.

    By Max Garland • April 3, 2023
  • A protected bike lane in a city.
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    Rising cycling, pedestrian deaths the focus of bike infrastructure bill

    The proposed legislation would allow states to fully fund bike and pedestrian safety projects with federal money from the Highway Safety Improvement Program and allow local governments to recommend projects for funding.

    By Michael Brady • April 3, 2023
  • A man in a yellow jacket wearing a gray cabbie hat stands behind a white car plugged into an electric vehicle charger with a sign reading "bp pulse - Uber."
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    Uber and bp to provide fast EV chargers to the ride-hailing company’s drivers

    Uber drivers use electric vehicles at a rate more than eight times that of the general population in the U.S., an Uber spokesperson said.

    By • March 31, 2023
  • A woman using a tablet in a cafe.
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    NYC launches online portal for city services, benefits

    Mayor Eric Adams said the online portal, dubbed MyCity, would make it easier for residents to apply for benefits by reducing bureaucracy and red tape.

    By Michael Brady • March 31, 2023
  • A DroneUp pilot overseeing drone delivery at Walmart store
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    Deep Dive

    Drone companies gearing up to meet lofty delivery goals

    Zipline and Alphabet's Wing aim to scale up and reach more customers, which could soon lead to millions of deliveries each year, according to the companies.

    By Max Garland • March 31, 2023
  • View from above of an advanced electric takeoff and landing, or eVTOL, aircraft, parked.
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    As air taxi routes for Chicago and New York take shape, Congress and the White House weigh in

    Aiming for commercial eVTOL flights in 2025, developers are advancing plans for aircraft production and certification.

    By • March 31, 2023
  • A blue bus parked on a road lined with palm trees, with a modern glass-facade building in the background.
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    All-electric bus fleet is Southern California transit agency’s goal

    The city of Anaheim — home to Disneyland — created its transit agency to address environmental issues spurred by the city’s rapid growth. Its next bus order will result in a 90% electric fleet.

    By • March 30, 2023
  • A man standing at a bus stop while a silver and orange bus is stopped across the street in front of trees and a white buildng.
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    Zero-emission bus fleet transition accelerated by Washington, DC, transit agency

    Starting with 12 electric buses in a pilot program, WMATA will spend $7.4 billion to achieve a 100% zero-emission fleet by 2042.

    By • March 29, 2023
  • Three separate elevated highways lead to the Houston skyline in the background.
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    Controversial $9.7B I-45 highway expansion in Houston to resume

    The Federal Highway Administration halted the highway project two years ago to investigate potential civil rights violations.

    By Julie Strupp • March 28, 2023
  • A frontal view of a white vehicle with a green hood, outfitted with rooftop cameras and sensors, driving along a busy street with brick buildings.
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    May Mobility and Stantec partner to advance AV microtransit services

    Cities, campuses and airports are some use cases the companies envision for providing “safe, equitable and accessible” AV service.

    By • March 28, 2023
  • A woman charging her electric car and holding her baby.
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    How cities can center equity in EV charging

    “Focus more on the people than on the hardware” to implement EV charging equitably, one electric transportation advocate said, such as by talking to residents and listening to their needs.

    By Kalena Thomhave • March 28, 2023
  • A large tan National Guard truck parked on a flooded street in Texas with three people standing alongside.
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    FTA offers $212M in disaster-relief funds for cities, transit agencies

    The money can be used for “emergency operations, emergency protective measures, emergency repairs, and permanent repairs," FTA said. 

    By • March 27, 2023
  • Cityscape with cars on the road
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    Sponsored by International Parking & Mobility Institute

    Parking and mobility technology leaders drive progress towards larger community goals: sustainability, efficiency, and smart transportation systems

    Experts at the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) are driving innovation, transformation, electrification and the future of parking & mobility.

    By Rachel Yoka, CAPP, LEED AP BD+C, Chief Strategy Officer, International Parking & Mobility Institute • March 27, 2023
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    Every rental unit has level 2 EV charging in its own garage in this Arizona development

    Individual chargers will become standard across the housing industry in the future, predicts the property’s development and management team.

    By Mary Salmonsen • March 24, 2023
  • A small white car with a red rear door and a sign that reads "Cruise" is stopped on a steep street in San Francisco as a person walks down the steps of a home.
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    Cruise wants to expand driverless robotaxi service throughout California

    The General Motors subsidiary has operated a self-driving ride-hailing service in San Francisco since 2022 and says it hasn’t yet decided where in the state to go next.

    By • March 24, 2023
  • Two railroad tracks pass under a white concrete bridge with a farm field in the background.
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    High-speed rail projects will get a ‘streamlined process’ for federal grants, regulators say

    The Federal Railroad Administration said it will use the high-speed rail program to foster “good-paying jobs with the free and fair choice to join a union” along with strong labor standards, training and placement programs.

    By • March 23, 2023
  • A silver and black subway train at an underground station in Atlanta.
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    Atlanta transit agency’s $2.7B expansion program will get city council-mandated audit

    The “More MARTA Atlanta” program initially consisted of 17 projects with the first to be completed by 2025. The agency has since reduced the scope and extended the timeline.

    By • March 22, 2023
  • A woman rides her bicycle past a series of electric scooters of the Dutch scooter rental company DOTT on Piazza San Babila on September 23, 2020 in Milan, Italy.
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    E-scooter bans, restrictions can leave some riders behind

    Micromobility companies like Lime and Bird urge cities to think beyond “blunt” policies that ban e-scooters.

    By Maylin Tu • March 22, 2023
  • A view of the front of the U.S. Capitol building framed by green-leaf trees against a clear blue sky.
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    Transit leaders worry about accessing new IIJA funds, other system concerns in Senate hearing

    While the 2021 infrastructure law provided much-needed funds, concerns about "smaller agencies’ ability to access them are very real," said one agency director.

    By • March 21, 2023
  • A sunny San Antonio, Texas skyline with several very tall buildings in frame.
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    Cities see hyperlocal ‘activity centers’ as key to sustainable growth, less car dependency

    Most metropolitan area residents live within three miles of an activity center, according to Brookings Institution research. Officials are planning around such centers to help residents meet their everyday needs while driving less.

    By Gaby Galvin • March 21, 2023
  • A rendering made on a computer of what one section of California's high speed rail project will look like.
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    California high-speed rail cost jumps to $128B

    The completion date for the first segment, from Merced to Bakersfield, has also been pushed out to 2030-2033.

    By Matthew Thibault • March 20, 2023