Madison, WI cab fleet to go all electric

Green Cab Madison will shift to an all-Tesla fleet early next year, the first in the nation to do so, backed by tech firm Zerology.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 18, 2019

Virgin Hyperloop One touts bipartisan support at DC showcase

During a press conference on Capitol Hill, leaders said the technology will alleviate congestion on city streets and result in major economic, time benefits. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 18, 2019

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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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Are ride-hailing regulations going national?

Lawmakers assailed Uber and Lyft for skipping out on a Congressional hearing this week, noting the companies need to "clean up their acts" in the wake of regulatory consideration.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 17, 2019

Uber's latest offering: on-demand mopeds

Uber will launch an electric moped fleet in Paris through a partnership with Cityscoot as an option for mid-distance trips.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 17, 2019

Electric revolution: How are cities overcoming EV range anxiety?

Cities need a wide-ranging strategy if they are to help more residents go electric in a way that is accessible and equitable, analysts say.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 17, 2019

Electric revolution: As EV demand increases, can utilities and cities keep up?

Utilities are increasingly helping cities prepare for transportation electrification while confronting increased power generation and delivery needs — often to areas already experiencing high demand.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 16, 2019

How Durham, NC's mayor uses effective behavioral economics

Steve Schewel's tenure as mayor will include an organic waste recycling program, reinstating thousands of drivers licenses and using social science to get people out of cars. 

By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 15, 2019

Uber alum launches autonomous scooter startup

City dwellers can soon summon scooters with Tortoise's tech, which powers vehicles to travel autonomously under 5 mph along a "safe route." 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 15, 2019

Transit Tech Lab names 2020 startups

The nine startups will offer solutions to three challenges facing New York's transit system: accessibility, revenue generation and traffic coordination.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated Feb. 28, 2020

Property values 'thrive' near transit, study finds

APTA and the National Association of Relators saw jumps in residential and commercial buildings' sale prices when located a half-mile from public transit.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 15, 2019

Waymo promises 'fully driverless' cars in Phoenix

The company told users in an email that a safety driver may no longer be present during trips, but a "rider support agent" will be available remotely to help.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 11, 2019

US Army base to host AV testbed, pilot program

Fort Carson will coordinate with the city of Colorado Springs, CO and the University of Colorado in an initiative to move transportation forward.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 10, 2019

6 US regions leading the way on electric buses

A new report found that electric buses can be successful in a diverse mix of cities, even those with cold winters such as Chicago and Cambridge, MA. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 10, 2019

The risks of the underinsured scooter market

If a person is injured while scooting, who's responsible for the incurred costs? Such questions swirl as the insurance sector catches up with technology. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 8, 2019

2019 mayoral elections: How 'smart' are the candidates' platforms?

Houston incumbent Sylvester Turner, who led the city following Hurricane Harvey in 2017, defeated candidate Tony Buzbee in a Dec. 14 runoff election. 

By Cailin Crowe, Kira Barrett, Kristin Musulin • Updated Nov. 6, 2019

LAX to stop curbside pickup for Uber, Lyft

Passengers will be routed via a shuttle to a new area known as "LAX-it", where all pickups will occur, with dropoffs still permitted at the terminals.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 7, 2019

AV startup Zoox pledges Las Vegas robotaxi network

The company is already testing on city streets, though officials were tight-lipped about launch dates or routes.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 7, 2019

Ford to expand data visualization platform to 6 new cities

The City Insights Platform will enter Austin, TX; Indianapolis; Detroit; Miami;  Pittsburgh; and Grand Rapids, MI after a pilot in Ann Arbor, MI.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 4, 2019

UPS granted FAA approval for commercial drone deliveries

The certification will allow the carrier to officially launch Flight Forward, its dedicated drone delivery subsidiary announced earlier this year.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 3, 2019

Share Now, formerly Car2Go, decides to fully exit North America

The news raises questions around the viability of car-sharing, particularly among "the rising infrastructure complexities facing North American transportation today."

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Dec. 19, 2019

Waze data-sharing program now available on Google Cloud

City leaders can glean insights from traffic data with a myriad of different sources, helping Waze to reduce congestion and be a city partner. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 2, 2019

Minneapolis pilots 'mobility hubs'

The hubs will increase access to a variety of low-carbon transportation options such as public transit and e-scooters in an effort to reduce automobile trips.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 1, 2019

Spin launches mobility data fellowship for nonprofits

Through a partnership with StreetLight Data and Populus, the company will supply advocates with toolkits to gather transportation data for projects.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 30, 2019

Voom on-demand helicopter service enters first US city

After operating only in Mexico City and São Paolo, the operator's Bay Area launch could signal a short-trip, on-demand helicopter transportation trend.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 27, 2019

Uber, EVgo partner to expand ride-share electrification

The companies signed an MOU to research use of EVs on the platform and assess where more charging infrastructure is needed.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 27, 2019