Transportation: Page 36

  • A casually dressed business man in New York City renting a bike from a line of shared bikes on a city street.
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    Shared mobility key to urban climate action, city leaders say

    As 200 nations gather for the COP27 international climate summit, city leaders see shared mobility as the path to “making our communities healthier and more livable for everyone.” 

    By • Nov. 2, 2022
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    E-scooter accidents surge as the micromobility devices’ popularity grows

    The number of scooter-related emergency room visits grew nearly 450% in the U.S. between 2017 and 2021, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

    By Charles Pekow • Nov. 1, 2022
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    Volocopter raises another $182M in urban air mobility race

    The eVTOL developer is aiming to get its VoloCity air taxi certified and commercialized.

    By Maria Rachal • Nov. 1, 2022
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    Elections 2022

    Climate action ballot initiatives for Election Day 2022

    Spending for transportation decarbonization, wildfire prevention, storm resilience and more are up for a vote next week in some states.

    By Maria Rachal • Nov. 1, 2022
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    Elections 2022

    Housing, transit, environmental issues on state and local ballots

    Residents in 37 states will vote on 132 statewide ballot measures on Nov. 8, according to Ballotpedia. Read our coverage on measures addressing top smart city concerns.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 31, 2022
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    Lower speed limits for trucks don’t decrease crash risk in construction zones: report

    Vehicles can get hit from behind or sideswiped when motorists merge in poor weather conditions, a study backed by the U.S. Department of Transportation said.

    By Charles Pekow • Oct. 31, 2022
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    California moves toward mandating zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles

    To fight air pollution, the California Air Resources Board discussed a proposal to begin requiring government and commercial fleets to purchase cleaner vehicles. A plan could be in place by next year.

    By • Oct. 28, 2022
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    BP and Hertz to build EV fast charging stations across the US

    Ride-hailing drivers, Hertz car renters and the public will be able to charge up at hundreds of locations in the U.S.

    By • Oct. 27, 2022
  • A white Ford self-driving car equipped with rooftop sensors turns a corner on a city street.
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    AV developer Argo AI to shut down as Ford, Volkswagen halt investments

    Autonomous vehicles are “not ready for prime time,” said one safety expert, and Ford agrees. Argo AI operated AVs in Miami and Austin, Texas.

    By • Oct. 27, 2022
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    Construction on $2.4B Los Angeles Purple Line halted due to safety issues

    The contractors on the project, Tutor Perini and O&G Industries, need to address LA Metro’s safety concerns before work can continue.

    By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 26, 2022
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    EV charging station rollout hampered by outdated state, city regulations: report

    An electric vehicle charging station is not a petroleum storage tank system, but some governments regulate it as such. That will have to change to speed up the electric vehicle transition, a new research report says. 

    By • Oct. 25, 2022
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    Electric vehicle fires in Florida caused by Hurricane Ian fuel safety questions

    Are EV’s batteries safe? Fires that were recently reported — linked to saltwater damage amid flooding — prompted the latest scrutiny from government leaders.

    By • Oct. 21, 2022
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    DC mobility innovation district aims to increase transit access, model solutions

    Launching Thursday, the multiyear project will experiment with innovative transportation services such as on-demand shuttles and electrification hubs while also seeking to spur economic development and job creation.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 20, 2022
  • A woman and child are about to enter a white self-driving, ride-hailing vehicle with large sensors on the roof in San Francisco.
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    Autonomous ride-hailing service from Waymo coming soon to Los Angeles

    The former self-driving car project of Google shared details Wednesday on its next robotaxi rollout.

    By • Oct. 20, 2022
  • Two people using a Bird bike and a Bird scooter.
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    Bird pulls scooters from small and mid-sized markets

    Almost a year after going public, the micromobility operator suggested market conditions and a lack of supportive regulatory frameworks in some locations were insurmountable.

    By Maria Rachal • Oct. 19, 2022
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    Philadelphia piloting smart loading zones with Sidewalk Labs tech

    In digitizing curb assets and regulation, the city is trying to shore up safety and efficiency issues related to deliveries and parking enforcement, explained Smart Cities Director Akshay Malik.

    By Maria Rachal • Oct. 18, 2022
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    7 urban asphalt art transformations in 2022: photos

    From Alaska to Mississippi, see some of the latest intersection redesign and street mural projects cities have completed after receiving Bloomberg Philanthropies grants.

    By Maria Rachal • Oct. 18, 2022
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    Houston gets ultrafast EV charging at Phillips 66 flagship station

    Built and installed by FreeWire Technologies, the fuel company says it’s the first ultrafast EV charging location at a gas and convenience store in the city.

    By Brett Dworski • Oct. 17, 2022
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    NYC Meatpacking District vision aims to improve safety, mobility and business

    New bike lanes, improved traffic patterns, more green space and pedestrian plazas are some of the recommendations from the New York City Meatpacking District Management Association.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 17, 2022
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    Eliminating or reducing transit fares requires careful planning: Transportation Research Board

    Impacts on service, finances and pollution are among those city leaders should consider before cutting fares, according to a recent report.

    By Charles Pekow • Oct. 17, 2022
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    Senators grill Boston transit leaders on safety lapses

    "Shameful" is how Sen. Markey described the safety lapses of America's first public transit system in the rare hearing.

    By • Oct. 14, 2022
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    Elections 2022

    CA, MA put high-earner tax increases on November ballots for transit, EVs, other initiatives

    Proposals to tax high-income individuals are meeting stiff opposition, including one big-name surprise. Polls show voters largely favor these measures.

    By • Oct. 14, 2022
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    Elections 2022

    Transit measures are on the November ballot in these city and county elections

    Will voters agree to new taxes to fund public transit, streets, roads, and bike and pedestrian paths? That question is on November’s ballot in local elections across the country. 

    By • Oct. 13, 2022
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    Oakland tests electric transit buses for resilience in vehicle-to-building pilot

    The California city will be the site for analyzing how zero-emission transit buses can maintain critical loads during emergency conditions.

    By Robert Walton • Oct. 12, 2022
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    GM partners with Pilot, EVGo to launch massive convenience store EV-charging initiative

    Convenience store chains are adding hundreds of EV charging stations, but the Pilot chain's goal to install thousands could signal the beginning of an EV charging arms race in that industry.

    By Brett Dworski • Oct. 12, 2022