Micromobility operators expand their footprint in small and midsized cities

As e-scooter and e-bike fleets hit the streets in dozens of smaller cities nationwide, operators try to take a localized approach to address many of the same complaints that have been voiced by residents of larger cities.

By Austyn Gaffney • June 9, 2022

Traffic deaths addressed in House transportation subcommittee hearing

Witnesses spoke about the surge in traffic fatalities, including pedestrian and bicyclist deaths while warning that inflation is eating into the funds available from the bipartisan infrastructure law to address these issues.

By Dan Zukowski • June 9, 2022

Efforts to reduce distracted driving a ‘traffic safety culture failure’

The Governors Highway Safety Association outlined more than two dozen recommendations for states to combat distracted driving, saying a “cultural reset” is needed.

By Dan Zukowski • June 8, 2022

EVTOL aircraft could become common in cities in the 2030s: Deloitte

Investors are pouring billions into advanced air mobility companies, but one local transportation leader cautions that cities have to be "included in the conversation" to fulfill their regulatory and community responsibilities.

By Dan Zukowski • June 7, 2022

Federal funding uncertainty affects transportation planning, study finds

While states and regions have strategies to mitigate the negative effects, their transportation asset quality, federal highway network size and access to funding alternatives factor into the extent it affects them.

By Charles Pekow • June 2, 2022

Aerospace accelerator CEO forecasts a 'wave of disruptions' in urban air mobility

VTOL and other advanced air mobility technologies will change urban transportation, but the transformation will be slower than many expect, says Starburst CEO François Chopard. 

By Dan Zukowski • May 27, 2022

Pittsburgh targets bike, pedestrian infrastructure spending using traffic and crash data analysis

Adding StreetLight Data’s trip information to the city’s crash data, the project found that areas with less bike and pedestrian traffic experienced the most severe crashes.

By Charles Pekow • May 26, 2022

Philadelphia joins cities tackling bike lane parking violations

Following a decrease in the enforcement of bike lane parking regulations during the pandemic, the Philadelphia Parking Authority is rolling out an initiative dedicated to cracking down on rule-breakers.

By Cailin Crowe • May 25, 2022

Infrastructure coordinators help cities pursue funding, evaluate projects

In the spirit of cities wanting to “dig once” when it comes to infrastructure improvements, local governments are tapping coordinators to oversee projects as they access millions in federal funds.

By Karen Kroll • May 23, 2022

Mobility leaders dream of a less car-centric future

At the National Shared Mobility Summit, leaders envisioned a more accessible and racially equitable shared mobility landscape, highlighting the role of compensated community engagement to help achieve that vision.

By Cailin Crowe • May 23, 2022

Micromobility companies use Google augmented reality technology to target scooter litter

Disability rights advocates say it’s too soon to know whether the technology will reduce the hazards caused by improperly parked scooters, but increasing awareness is an important first step.

By Melissa Goldin • May 20, 2022

Autonomous transit buses will still need skilled operators, researchers say

Automation can't handle all the situations a driver may encounter and would add stress to human operators who might have to react at a moment's notice, a report states. Labor leaders ask for "strong federal rules” to govern this tech.

By Dan Zukowski • May 20, 2022

Amtrak advances intercity corridor plan

States, cities and other public bodies can submit proposals this year for new or added passenger train service, but some worry that small and rural communities will struggle to compete with larger regions.

By Dan Zukowski • May 19, 2022

Chicago bike-share program rolls out charging stations for e-bikes

Lyft and CDOT will gather data during the initial pilot to guide the charging station network expansion.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 19, 2022

Traffic fatalities hit 16-year high in 2021, with pedestrian deaths up 13%

While 2020's increases were shocking, 2021's numbers are worse, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. Communities can now apply for $1 billion from the infrastructure law for greater transportation safety efforts.

By Dan Zukowski • May 18, 2022

Mobility leaders seek to 'unburden' people from private cars

A group of over 50 public, private and nonprofit leaders announced a Shared Action Mobility Agenda at the National Shared Mobility Summit today. Among their goals, the group plans to reframe the narrative around car ownership.

By Cailin Crowe • May 17, 2022

Uber increases EV incentives to achieve its all-electric by 2030 goal

The company announced new efforts to entice drivers to switch to EVs and the addition of "premium" electric vehicles in a press conference today on expanding its event, food delivery and travel services.

By Dan Zukowski • May 16, 2022

Motional, Uber Eats launch autonomous delivery pilot project in Santa Monica, California

Uber Eats customers can opt into curbside delivery and a Motional autonomous vehicle might deliver the order using Hyundai IONIQ 5 vehicles.  

By Dan Zukowski • May 16, 2022

These 3 technologies could make self-driving cars safer

With autonomous vehicles already operating in several cities, technology companies are working on high-definition maps, better artificial intelligence models and remote control for fleets when needed. 

By Dan Zukowski • May 11, 2022

States band together to push for nationwide fleet electrification

A coalition of 17 states from across the country as well as Quebec and Washington, D.C., signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on an action plan for pushing truck and bus electrification in their states.

By Kate Magill • May 10, 2022

Transit agencies struggle to access funding, rights-of-way, due to complex governance structures

During a recent Eno Center for Transportation webinar, agency leaders from Philadelphia, Las Vegas and Vancouver, British Columbia, shared the challenges that current governance systems can create. 

By Dan Zukowski • May 9, 2022

California approves $11.7M vehicle-to-grid pilots in PG&E footprint

The programs will support the build-out of bidirectional charging equipment, which regulators say can provide broader resiliency benefits.

By Kavya Balaraman • Updated May 9, 2022

As scooter activity rebounds, San Diego cracks down with new restrictions

With the return of riders and tourists following the pandemic's dramatic dip, the city proposes quadrupling operator fees and tightening regulations in response to dangerous sidewalk use. 

By Dan Zukowski • May 6, 2022

Delivery services extend gas incentives as drivers face high gas prices

DoorDash's program, which provides drivers 10% cash back on gas purchases on a prepaid Visa card, will now run through August. Grubhub and Waitr have similar incentives, while Uber Eats has imposed a fuel surcharge on customers. Higher fuel prices and overall inflation are both affecting restaurants' recovery. 

By Alicia Kelso • May 5, 2022

GM and INRIX collaborate to provide safety data, insights to transportation officials

Combining data from GM's connected vehicles and INRIX's analytics platform with public data, the application aims to help communities prioritize road safety needs, evaluate plans and make a case for federal funding.

By Dan Zukowski • May 4, 2022