Transportation: Page 36

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    More people are working from home. Here’s how much it’s costing US cities.

    Commuters are spending thousands less on meals, entertainment and shopping near their workplaces each year because they’re working from home more often than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

    By Michael Brady • Feb. 15, 2023
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    ‘Noise cameras’ aim to address vehicle nuisance complaints on city streets

    Aftermarket vehicle exhaust systems are a noisy nuisance on some streets and intersections. Cities are trying new technology to pinpoint the problem and, in one city, ticket the offenders.

    By Dan Rosenbaum • Feb. 15, 2023
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    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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    US transportation secretary to county officials: “We are here to help you”

    As funding from the landmark infrastructure law rolls out, traffic fatalities and electric vehicle infrastructure were among the leading concerns at the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference.

    By • Feb. 14, 2023
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    Smart city conferences to attend in 2023

    The tenth Bloomberg CityLab — a global cities summit — will take place in Washington, D.C., this fall.

    By Michael Brady • Updated Sept. 5, 2023
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    San Francisco announces downtown revitalization strategic plan

    Mayor London Breed said the downtown road map contains nearly 50 initiatives and nine strategies for revitalizing the neighborhood in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    By Danielle McLean • Feb. 10, 2023
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    In EV adoption, most US states lag California by at least 5 years

    Greater investment in charging infrastructure could help build consumer acceptance of electric vehicles, auto industry experts from PricewaterhouseCoopers said.

    By • Feb. 10, 2023
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    Massachusetts legislator seeks to break up Greater Boston transit agency

    After it was put under federal safety oversight last year, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is now struggling with defective rail cars.

    By • Feb. 9, 2023
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    U.S. Department of Transportation announces $8.2B for 10 new, existing passenger rail corridors

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Following ...

    By Andy Castillo • Feb. 8, 2023
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    Uber’s West Coast ride-hailing bookings trail US in return to pre-2020 demand

    The company’s gross bookings grew 19% in 2022 over the prior year, with its delivery business up 14%.

    By • Feb. 8, 2023
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    House bill aims to create lending institution for infrastructure projects

    The Federal Infrastructure Bank would work with state and local partners on private infrastructure investments via loans and loan guarantees, helping finance work such as transportation projects and broadband connectivity.

    By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 8, 2023
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    EVs reduce asthma, air pollution: California study

    Researchers at the University of Southern California’s medical school drilled down to ZIP code-level data, revealing fewer electric vehicles and related health benefits in lower-income communities.

    By • Feb. 6, 2023
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    Louisville launches asphalt art crosswalk pilot

    The installations by local artists planned for April aim to improve pedestrian safety at four of the city’s major downtown intersections while showcasing its arts and culture.

    By Danielle McLean • Feb. 6, 2023
  • A participant in Denver's e-bike rebate program.
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    What Denver’s climate office learned from early e-bike rebate enthusiasm

    Mike Salisbury, transportation energy lead in the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency, explains what inspired the program and how the local government adapted to a huge public response.

    By Maria Rachal • Feb. 3, 2023
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    US DOT launches roadway safety call to action

    Nearly 50 governments, non-government organizations and private-sector partners have committed to taking specific actions this year to reduce roadway deaths.

    By • Feb. 3, 2023
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    Federal agency seeks input on AV safety documentation

    With the Department of Transportation pushing to reduce vehicle-related fatalities, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is weighing whether additional federal rules on autonomous vehicle safety are warranted.

    By David Taube • Feb. 2, 2023
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    Transit agencies’ zero-emission bus adoption increased in 2022

    California, New York, Florida, Texas and Massachusetts together added more than 1,500 zero-emission transit buses to their fleets.

    By • Feb. 2, 2023
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    2023 Smart Cities Outlook

    In the year ahead, city leaders will face economic headwinds while tackling the housing shortage and changes in travel behavior and decarbonizing transportation and buildings.

    By Michael Brady • Feb. 1, 2023
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    U.S. Department of Transportation announces $1.5M funding opportunity

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Applicatio...

    By Andy Castillo • Feb. 1, 2023
  • Electric cars driving on the wireless charging lane of the highway. Solar panel station and wind turbine on the roadside.
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    ChargePoint, Stem strike EV charging and battery storage deal for highway corridor fast-charging networks

    Combining charging, battery storage and AI-driven energy management will save money for EV site operators, the companies say.

    By Stephen Singer • Feb. 1, 2023
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    US DOT awards $800M toward street safety

    The allocation comes from the first funding round of the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program, part of the 2021 infrastructure law.

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Baltimore’s B&P rail tunnel on track for $4.5B replacement

    The 150-year-old Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel is the largest rail bottleneck between Washington, D.C., and New Jersey, according to the White House.

    By Jen Miller • Feb. 1, 2023
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    EV transition not keeping pace with US climate goals: report

    Gas-powered cars need tighter regulations for the U.S. to meet its 2030 emissions target, while not enough urban charging or utility upgrades could constrain electrification, one report author said.

    By • Jan. 31, 2023
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    To close budget gaps, transit agencies face hard decisions in 2023

    Remote work, crime and reduced service are deterring riders and cutting into fare revenue, leaving agencies to look for new funds or cut service.

    By • Jan. 31, 2023
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    Federal funds help fast-growing Arizona city address several infrastructure challenges and needs

    Federal funds help fast-growing Arizona city address several infrastructure challenges and needs

    By Michael Keating • Jan. 30, 2023
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    Shared-Use Mobility Center highlights opportunities for micromobility in city climate action plans

    The role of micromobility is not discussed much in climate action plans, but that could be improved going forward, one Shared-Use Mobility Center representative explained during a webinar last week.

    By Maria Rachal • Jan. 30, 2023