Oslo closing in on Vision Zero goal with no pedestrian or cyclist deaths in 2019

The city only had one traffic death all year when a driver ran his car into a fence, and a car-free city center is being credited with helping improve things.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 7, 2020

Postmates, Uber challenge AB-5 in suit

The companies claimed they "can establish that app-based independent service providers are not employees under the ABC test."

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 7, 2020

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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

Deloitte: Consumer interest in EVs rising, but cost still a barrier

Now 41% of U.S. drivers, up from 29% last year, said they would consider an alternative to a gas-powered car, but range anxiety remains.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 7, 2020

Here Technologies, Verizon to leverage 5G for street safety

The partners will work to yield safety applications, like collision avoidance and advanced positioning, to enhance vehicle systems — and potentially disrupt other industries.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 6, 2020

Cubic looks to boost transit ridership with rewards program

Cubic Interactive can be installed on any transit agencies' app to offer riders loyalty points and rewards for using transit. But is the incentive enough to keep people riding?

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 6, 2020

7 trends that will define smart cities in 2020

Cities are primed for big transformation, including scooter company consolidation, car-free zone planning and increased flying car investments.

By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 2, 2020

New York Gov. Cuomo to propose new bill legalizing e-bikes, scooters

The governor said the new legislation would deliver "justice for e-bike workers" and ensure that alternative transport modes are safe. 

By Kristin Musulin • Updated Jan. 8, 2020

California opens door to autonomous delivery vehicles

Under new rules approved by the state Department of Motor Vehicles, pizza trucks, light pick-ups and cargo vans could run without a driver.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 20, 2019

Uber, Lyft to end operations at Phoenix airport

The companies say new fees for pick-ups and drop-offs, set to go into effect Feb. 1, will overburden ride-hailing customers and drivers.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 20, 2019

Smart intersections needed to maximize AV benefits: study

Implementing a "cooperative control strategy" at intersections could enable AV platoons to pass through at intervals designed to boost efficiency.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 19, 2019

The impact of national ride-hailing regulations: Labor

Ride-hailing companies' reliance on independent contractors could be under threat, though they argue the work model helps drivers retain flexibility.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 19, 2019

Transportation & Climate Initiative sees 'overwhelming support' of cap-and-invest plan

More than 8,300 public comments regarding the plan were submitted from mid-December through February, with 91% of comments expressing support.

By Katie Pyzyk , Kristin Musulin • Updated March 2, 2020

Shared mopeds off to a good start in Austin, TX, unlike ride-hailing and e-scooters

Deploying Revel mopeds has already been a favorable experience compared to other mobility experiments, in-part due to the company's willingness to share trip data.

By Johanna Zmud • Dec. 18, 2019

The impact of national ride-hailing regulations: Safety

Incidents of sexual assault and violence have brought renewed scrutiny to ride-hailing, which could lead to bolstered background checks or fingerprinting.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 18, 2019

New York MTA to invest $1.1B for zero-emission bus fleet

The agency plans to eventually have a fleet of 500 electric buses, representing the largest procurement of EVs in North America. 

By Cailin Crowe • Dec. 17, 2019

New federal AV legislation under fire for inadequate safety provisions

Multiple sources told Smart Cities Dive the bill's 10-year timeframe to produce national safety guidelines is too long, which could lead to accidents.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 12, 2019

Ford, Microsoft partner to reduce congestion with 'quantum-inspired' tech

In simulated tests on Seattle streets, there was a 73% improvement in total congestion and an 8% reduction in the average commuting time. 

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 11, 2019

Wheels integrates shareable helmets into e-bike program

The helmets, with removable and biodegradable liners, will boost customer convenience and safe riding practices, according to the company. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Dec. 12, 2019

Kansas City, MO to eliminate transit fares

The city, which stands to be the first to adopt zero-fare transit in the U.S., already has a free light rail system, with fare-free buses soon to follow.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 10, 2019

Mobility Data Consortium unveils data-sharing guidelines, definitions

MDC released two documents: one with guidelines for data-sharing governance, and another with a glossary of data-sharing terms and metrics.

By Chris Teale • Updated May 5, 2020

Lime, other dockless scooters face winding path to profitability

Strewing scooters across a city for people to ride is a viable business model if the industry can pass a cost test. 

By Robert Freedman • Dec. 10, 2019

Waymo celebrates first year of self-driving taxi service

With more than 100,000 trips under its belt, Waymo One eyes an expanded rider base — and potential new markets. 

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 9, 2019

The Smart Cities Dive Awards for 2019

From Sidewalk Labs' disruptive, futuristic smart city to the climate strategy in Calgary, Alberta, these are the leading cities, officials and initiatives of the year.

Dec. 9, 2019

What I wish I'd said to California's chief air regulator about clean transportation

Will flexible demand-side resources ever be able to participate in power markets in the same way as supply-side resources? That's the question before Air Resources Board Chair Mary Nichols — and all of us.

By David Farnsworth • Dec. 6, 2019

May Mobility finds 'sweet spot' for autonomous shuttle success

The TaaS provider closed a $50 million funding round led by Toyota, marking growth and expansion at a time when competitors are struggling.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 6, 2019