Shelby County, TN mayor modifies proposed vehicle ownership fee

To address public feedback, a $145 annual "sustainability fee" would now only be applied to the third car a household owns — not the fourth, fifth or sixth.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Oct. 1, 2019

APTA calls for late-night transit to help service-sector workers

Late-shift workers in metropolitan areas are 40% less likely to commute via public transit if there are inadequate connections, according to the association. 

By Chris Teale • Sept. 5, 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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Venture capitalists predict the future of scooter M&As

Bird's acquisition of Scoot could have fired the starting gun for similar moves as dockless providers look to scale up and increase profits.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 3, 2019

Google Maps adds multimodal trip planning feature

The app will display routes that include cycling and ride-hailing as first- and last-mile options along with transit directions.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 29, 2019

Should cities put mobility services on private MaaS platforms?

The idea of the city as a platform for carefully coordinated mobility services may indeed be a framework that can facilitate new services in urban centers.

By Rapahel Gindrat • Aug. 29, 2019

Phoenix voters substantially back light rail expansion

Residents voted against a plan that would block extensions of the Valley Metro system to instead invest in automobile infrastructure.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 28, 2019

Utah researchers analyze transit data to determine pollution offsets

A University of Utah study found the state's public transit system offsets 1.5% of the region's on-road greenhouse gas emissions.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 28, 2019

Parsons to 'revolutionize how cities move' through Smart Cities Challenge

The tech firm is partnering with AWS, Verizon and CoMotion to improve safety at intersections, where 40% of pedestrian accidents occur. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 27, 2019

Letter calls on Congress to try again on federal AV legislation

The lack of federal AV legislation has led to concerns about a patchwork of state laws, so the onus is on Congress to get something done. 

By Chris Teale • Aug. 27, 2019

As scooters go mainstream, infrastructure falls behind

Scooter safety has a new urgency with accidents and deaths on the rise. Cities are now questioning where it's best to ride them — and who's going to pay for the infrastructure.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 27, 2019

NYC steps up outreach to homeless using subway as shelter

The city's HOME-STAT initiative has helped more than 2,200 citizens transition off the streets since it launched three years ago. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 23, 2019

RMI calls for national mandates on EV purchases, AV testing

The Rocky Mountain Institute warned the U.S. could fall further behind on new mobility options without stronger central leadership.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 23, 2019

What cities can learn from Stockholm's congestion pricing plan

Sweden's capital is one of few cities in the world to implement the strategy, winning public opinion by showing quick results. 

By Chris Teale • Aug. 22, 2019

Waymo releases autonomous vehicle sensor data

The company is the latest to make the data public for researchers to advance AV technologies, following competitors Aptiv and Lyft.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 22, 2019

Twin Cities cuts overnight rail service, displacing homeless

The action has sparked a familiar debate: What can be done about people experiencing homelessness who use trains for shelter?  

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 21, 2019

Bird shutters bike lane program due to misuse of funds

The company phased out a program to help cities improve infrastructure after discovering most cities were "plugging budget holes" with the cash.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 21, 2019

Segway-Ninebot's newest e-scooter can drive itself

The three-wheeled devices will automatically return to charging stations without a rider, with Uber and Lyft among the potential customers. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 20, 2019

New Uber feature incentivizes shared rides

Non-Stop Shared Rides will make car-pooling more convenient for some passengers, but it's not available on all trips or in all cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 19, 2019

DC extends moped pilot through September

During the second part of the pilot, which begins March 1, operators are permitted to run up to 600 vehicles and must distribute vehicles in each of DC's eight wards "at all times."

By Jason Plautz , Cailin Crowe • Updated Jan. 14, 2020

NLC calls on cities to consider congestion pricing

A new guide suggests that cities of all sizes should be proactive and consider congestion pricing as a way to ease traffic and improve quality of life.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 15, 2019

RideOS CEO touts software's ability to build ride-hailing networks

The company's Ridehail Platform has apps for drivers and riders, as well as back-end management of fleets and route optimization.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 15, 2019

Decreasing federal investment in public transit is threatening mobility options

Public transportation is a key part of our nation's infrastructure, but without increased and committed investment, it risks falling into disrepair.

By Paul Skoutelas and Jim Tymon • Aug. 14, 2019

'Free roads are not really free': Can cities make congestion pricing equitable?

Some suggest toll exemptions, others support rebate-based systems. But questions remain about who should be charged and how much they should pay.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 12, 2019

Uber sues NYC over deadheading, licensing caps

The company is seeking to void rules passed last month that would limit "cruising" time and extend a cap on the issuance of new licenses.

By Chris Teale • Updated Sept. 23, 2019

Lyft CEO: Autonomy is a 'very long game'

On a Q2 earnings call, CEO Logan Green touted the "future of the business," noting AVs will be a core part of Lyft's long-term growth strategy.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 8, 2019