Transportation: Page 42

  • Looking into a Tesla showroom, a person opens the door of a red car and looks inside.
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    EVs are the fastest-selling used cars in 9 major metro areas

    Cities in California, Colorado, Florida, Texas and Pennsylvania saw buyers choose used electric vehicles at faster rates than gas-powered vehicles. The data could help cities determine where demand for EV chargers will grow.

    By • July 29, 2022
  • A woman in a wheelchair at a train station with several other people walking by, with a train behind them.
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    Cities can soon tap into rail station accessibility improvement grants

    The Federal Transit Administration is releasing $343 million in competitive grants through its All Stations Accessibility Program to help bring older rail transit stations into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

    By • July 28, 2022
  • West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin is standing, holding a cell phone with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer alongside.
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    EV tax credits revived in Schumer, Manchin agreement on proposed reconciliation package

    The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would eliminate the 200,000-unit phase-out of credits for manufacturers, a key concern for automakers and EV buyers. The Senate is expected to vote on it next week as part of a reconciliation package.

    By • July 28, 2022
  • A white General Motors Bolt electric vehicle with a red "Cruise" logo is crossing an intersection in downtown San Francisco, with a street of parked cars and businesses behind it.
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    San Francisco AV robotaxi service has a rough start

    General Motors’ Cruise unit faces safety questions about its self-driving car ride-hailing service, which launched earlier this year.

    By • July 27, 2022
  • Electric vehicles charging station on a background of a row of trucks. Concept
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    National EV charging network needs private investment incentives, retailers say

    The federal government is preparing to disburse $5 billion to states for the development of a national electric vehicle charging network, but retailers say policies must change to incentivize private investment.

    By Robert Walton • July 27, 2022
  • An Amazon delivery van made by Rivian sits in a neighborhood.
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    Amazon preps Rivian EVs for delivery in 100 cities

    The e-commerce giant plans to have 100,000 electric delivery vehicles making deliveries by the end of 2030.

    By Max Garland • July 26, 2022
  • Wildfire smoke lingers over the city of Portland, Oregon, in August 2021.
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    To address its climate emergency, Portland, Oregon, lays out a 43-step plan

    Creating resilience hubs and replacing petroleum diesel at the pump are among the top actions city officials intend to pursue in the coming years after declaring a climate emergency in 2020. 

    By Maria Rachal • July 26, 2022
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    Massachusetts passes ‘landmark’ climate bill to decarbonize buildings, transportation

    The bill in part requires annual energy usage reports from buildings 20,000 square feet or larger and creates a pilot for 10 municipalities to offer fossil fuel-free home renovations, targeting affordable housing and multifamily housing.

    By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 25, 2022
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    Pop-up bike lanes assessed with high-tech and low-tech strategies in New Jersey

    Virtual reality-capture technology, traffic cameras and lidar footage — plus chalk, stencils, and a pool noodle — helped Rutgers University researchers evaluate temporary bike lanes in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

    By Charles Pekow • July 25, 2022
  • A smartly-dressed male auto sales representative is showing a digital tablet to a young Black couple in a car showroom.
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    Chase launches EV education website to help consumers navigate the electric vehicle purchase decision

    Making the decision to buy an electric vehicle involves questions about home and on-road charging, costs and driving range that the bank hopes to answer. 

    By • July 25, 2022
  • People stand at a subway station identified as 42nd Street in New York City by a large sign on a concrete pillar. A silver train is arriving or departing.
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    New York state comptroller warns MTA will face ‘hard choices’ unless ridership and revenue improve

    The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is “facing stark options,” said New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, which could include cuts to subway, bus and train service, and the need for greater attention to capital projects.

    By • July 22, 2022
  • An illustration showing a black electric vertical takeoff or landing aircraft lettered "Vertical" on a runway, in a left rear three-quarter view.
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    American Airlines commits to buying 50 eVTOL aircraft from Vertical Aerospace

    Major air carriers American and United Airlines bet on the future of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for short-haul flights. 

    By • July 21, 2022
  • The broken edge of a snow-covered road bridge in the foreground with other bridge pieces visible in the middle ground and vehicles on an elevated structure in the distance.
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    After a bridge collapse, Pittsburgh greenlights comprehensive bridge evaluation

    The “City of Bridges” approved a two-year, $1.5 million contract on Tuesday for engineering review of all 150 city-owned bridges, with a report expected by October.  

    By Austyn Gaffney • July 20, 2022
  • The dome of U.S. Capitol is seen framed by trees.
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    $84B in transportation law grants awarded so far: Buttigieg says during House hearing

    Amtrak expansion plans, high-speed rail projects, and the nation’s readiness for anticipated EV sales growth were among the topics on which Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg faced questioning.

    By • July 20, 2022
  • Closeup of a blue and silver car charging.
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    AECOM selected by Arizona DOT to develop EV charging station plan

    The statewide initiative is funded through the federal infrastructure act.

    By Julie Strupp • July 19, 2022
  • A Boston subway train is seen arriving at an elevated station with skyscrapers in the background.
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    Boston-area transit agency grilled by state legislators on safety lapses

    “A pattern of safety incidents” — including derailments, train collisions and grade crossing fatalities — prompted the Federal Transit Administration to assume safety oversight of the fourth-largest U.S. transit system.

    By • July 19, 2022
  • A person in a wheelchair is being pushed by another person toward the open rear door of a sedan.
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    Uber settles with Justice Department on complaint it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act

    Under a multimillion-dollar settlement, individuals with disabilities subjected to wait time fees are eligible for refunds and waivers going forward.

    By • July 19, 2022
  • An American flag flies atop the White House on a partly cloudy day in Washington, DC.
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    Deadline approaches for states to access National EV Infrastructure program funds

    The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation recently received the first state plan. “We've really been there to try to be as much of a resource as possible,” said Deputy Director Rachael Nealer.

    By • July 18, 2022
  • West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin stands behind a row of microphones, with a woman to his right holding another microphone, in an office building.
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    Extension of EV tax credits in jeopardy after Manchin says he won’t support climate spending

    As many cities prepare to support more electric vehicles on the street, any extension to the expiring federal tax credits to help consumers purchase EVs appears doomed given opposition from the West Virginia senator.

    By • July 15, 2022
  • A person charges an electric vehicle.
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    Electric vehicle sales hit new record in Q2

    The market share for electric vehicles nearly doubled year over year despite supply shortages and high prices, according to data released by Cox Automotive.

    By • July 14, 2022
  • A white electric vehicle, parked by a sign that reads "Electric Vehicle charging station," is seen from a low angle outside the driver's door, plugged in to a charger.
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    EV tax credits begin to phase out as more consumers look to electric vehicles to avoid high gas prices

    Negotiations continue in Congress to rescue electric vehicle incentives and overcome opposition from Sen. Joe Manchin.

    By • July 14, 2022
  • An Amtrak train is stopped at a station identified by a big sign in the foreground reading "Salinas" as two railroad workers stand on the platform.
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    Amtrak aggressively rebuilding its workforce as federal dollars pour in

    The railroad needs to hire managers and skilled workers to fill pandemic-related vacancies and prepare for extensive new infrastructure projects.

    By • July 13, 2022
  • A woman pushes a baby in a stroller across a street in traffic wihout a crosswalk.
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    Pedestrian deaths continue to rise, with Sun Belt cities the most dangerous: report

    Between 2010 and 2020, 81 of the top 100 metropolitan areas grew deadlier for pedestrians, with Sun Belt cities having some of the worst track records, according to the latest Dangerous by Design report, released today.

    By • July 12, 2022
  • Closeup of an Uber sign on the rear window of a car in the rain.
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    Uber accused of 'evasive practices' to grow ride-hailing business worldwide in 'Uber Files' investigation

    The ride-hailing firm lobbied regulators and politicians to influence legislation and avoid taxes, according to an investigative report from journalists in 29 countries. Uber says those days are behind it.

    By • July 11, 2022
  • Trolley and streetscape in Charlotte, North Carolina
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    Charlotte mobility plan aims to slash car use, transform access to lower-emission options

    The strategic mobility plan seeks to improve transit options and accessibility to create real change for North Carolina’s largest city, which once ranked last among 50 comparable cities for intergenerational mobility.

    By Austyn Gaffney • July 11, 2022