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Calls for safer streets intensify amid 45% spike in pedestrian deaths
More than 53,400 people were killed by drivers over the past decade, Smart Growth America reports, with one expert blaming state and local governments for poor street designs.
By Chris Teale • March 10, 2021 -
Davis, Chad. (2020). "Minneapolis" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Congestion fell nearly 50% across major US cities in 2020: INRIX
Downtown travel volumes also dropped 44%, but some driver speeds were up to 42% faster, according to the company's annual traffic scorecard.
By Cailin Crowe • March 9, 2021 -
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TrendlineTop 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.
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Vehicle deaths reached 13-year high in 2020: National Safety Council
U.S. roadways saw a dramatic increase in fatalities despite a pandemic-fueled drop in driving, renewing calls to embrace "life-saving" vehicle technologies.
By Chris Teale • March 8, 2021 -
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Archer to expand air taxi network to Miami
Mayor Francis Suarez says the service, which is set to launch in 2024, will help people navigate water-locked areas and improve congestion.
By Chris Teale • Updated March 10, 2021 -
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Q&ANational Landing BID head explains 'most connected downtown' design
President and Executive Director Tracy Sayegh Gabriel said the Northern Virginia area, which is undergoing major transformations ahead of the arrival of Amazon's HQ2, has embraced people-centric and sustainable growth.
By Cailin Crowe • March 5, 2021 -
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US infrastructure funding gap swells to $2.6 trillion: ASCE
A 'C-' rating across 17 areas of infrastructure is a slight jump from a 'D+' grade in 2017 given by the American Society of Civil Engineers. But leaders say more needs to be done at the federal level to close a 10-year investment lag.
By Chris Teale • March 4, 2021 -
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Santa Monica, CA aims to create zero-emissions delivery zone playbook
The city and the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator's pilot seeks to support local climate goals while solving for curbside woes exacerbated by the pandemic's delivery surge.
By Cailin Crowe • March 3, 2021 -
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Up to 20 cities to improve street safety by turning asphalt into art
Bloomberg Philanthropies' Asphalt Art Initiative, now in its second year, will provide each city with up to $25,000 to improve street safety and revitalize public spaces with murals.
By Chris Teale • March 3, 2021 -
The debate over EV charging at interstate rest stops
NATSO said allowing electric chargers is the "wrong signal" from Congress, while advocates tout the need to modernize Eisenhower-era rules and provide parking.
By Jim Stinson • March 2, 2021 -
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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against LADOT data sharing requirements
Two Los Angeles scooter riders sued over the city's Mobility Data Specifications, citing privacy and unreasonable search concerns. But the case was dismissed, clearing a path forward for the requirement.
By Chris Teale • March 1, 2021 -
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OpinionElectric cars are not enough. It's time we invest in LEVs.
The increased attention placed on electric vehicles must not leave behind two- and three-wheeled light electric vehicles, Swiftmile CEO Colin Roche writes.
By Colin Roche • March 1, 2021 -
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Better Bike Share Partnership awards 4 new 'Living Lab' cities
The cities and their partners were awarded $200,000 to improve the equity and accessibility of their bike-share and micromobility offerings.
By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 26, 2021 -
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USPS to continue purchasing gas vehicles, despite Biden all-electric pledge
The postal service says the procurement allows for flexibility, and hinted at the ability to "retrofit" some vehicles. But EV advocates say "this will lock USPS into an outdated technology for many years."
By Robert Walton • Feb. 25, 2021 -
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Joby Aviation goes public, promises 'renaissance in aviation'
It is the first electric vertical takeoff and landing company to list publicly, trading on the New York Stock Exchange as of Wednesday and valued at $4.5 billion.
By Chris Teale • Updated Aug. 13, 2021 -
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Poorly timed red lights cost drivers 17M hours daily: report
INRIX said these delays at urban intersections lead to direct pollution exposure, but could be improved by re-timing signals and embracing new technologies.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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Amazon shares delivery data for MIT route planning contest
Participants will integrate the learned knowledge of delivery drivers into route planning algorithms that fit modern, last-mile delivery environments.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 23, 2021 -
What UK's Uber ruling could mean for the global gig economy
The decision to classify Uber drivers as workers could have global implications, particularly in labor-friendly countries poised to take up similar cases.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 23, 2021 -
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Deep DiveTransit workers face growing rate of assaults: 'There's not much we can do'
Some transit operators are asking for reassignments off the frontlines as they face increasingly violent threats from frustrated riders amid COVID-19.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 17, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Blue SystemsThe evolution of Smart Mobility: from bike sharing to MaaS and everything in between
The business of Smart Mobility provides business opportunities for everyone from small entrepreneurs to large car manufacturers.
By James Delgado, VP, Blue Systems • Feb. 16, 2021 -
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Uber, Lyft pursue diverging paths in quest for profitability
On separate Q4 earnings calls, Lyft officials emphasized how AVs will be crucial long term, while Uber said delivery services will be key as they try to move into the black.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 12, 2021 -
Boring Co. proposal for 4-mile California loop advances
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority voted unanimously to move forward with the proposal from the Elon Musk-owned company.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 11, 2021 -
Auto industry embraces Biden's electrification efforts
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation said it will work with the administration on an electrification program to bring all automakers "under a unified set of common requirements."
By Robert Walton • Feb. 10, 2021 -
Ford bets $29B on leading the 'electric vehicle revolution'
CEO Jim Farley said on an earnings call that the automaker has more than doubled its commitment to spend on automation and electrification until 2025.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 9, 2021 -
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Transit agencies must play lead role in MaaS growth: report
Populus said while the public sector can take advantage of efforts to integrate transportation in one place, they must ensure systems are interoperable and beneficial for residents.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 8, 2021 -
As GM gives 'huge' boost to EVs, states vary in advancing supportive policies
Washington lawmakers are considering legislation to ban the sale of internal combustion light duty vehicles by 2030, and others are setting 2035 goals.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 3, 2021
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