New York approves school bus-mounted cameras to boost safety

The stop-arm cameras are in line with Vision Zero goals, as cities work to protect students in light of traffic accidents and pedestrian fatalities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 8, 2019

What's the best role for utilities as EVs proliferate?

A Public Service Commission order raises questions about how and if third-party charging companies should be regulated.

By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 8, 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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Charge wants to prepare NYC for 'pent up' scooter demand

The startup is displaying a model docking and charging station in Manhattan to prepare for the vehicles' legalization under state law.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 7, 2019

Via to offer flat-rate trips to Chicago transit stops

The service could be a viable first mile/last mile solution as the city expands transit system access, particularly in underserved neighborhoods.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 7, 2019

Uber, Lyft: Ride-hailing is a low contributor to congestion

A joint report from the transportation giants found 3% of vehicle miles traveled in metro areas are from their vehicles, compared to 97% from personal or commercial vehicles.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 6, 2019

Alexandria, VA joins growing list of dementia-friendly cities

More than 200 cities nationwide are planning dementia-friendly action strategies to help growing aging populations, which involve a combination of communications training and infrastructure development. 

By Kira Barrett • Aug. 5, 2019

Study: E-scooters more harmful to environment than e-bikes, some buses

A report from NC State University urges scooter companies to make their vehicles out of more durable materials, and to use energy-efficient vans when distributing scooters.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 5, 2019

Lyft pulls e-bikes from San Francisco after battery fires

The service suspension comes at a dicey time for Lyft, as the company fights for exclusive rights to deploy dockless e-bikes in the city.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 2, 2019

Hacking 20% of cars could freeze traffic in NYC, study finds

Cybersecurity experts have warned that connected cars can be targets for hackers, who could stall or take control of a vehicle, or compromise connected stoplights.

By Jason Plautz • July 31, 2019

Ford Smart Mobility buys Journey Holding as part of tech push

The acquired company provides software solutions for intelligent transportation systems for fixed-route and on-demand transportation.

By Chris Teale • July 31, 2019

Spin's redesigned scooters reflect evolving market

The company has invested in a new scooter design to recognize the "maturation" of the scooter industry, co-founder Euwyn Poon told Smart Cities Dive. 

By Jason Plautz • July 29, 2019

'It's a crisis': NYC mayor unveils extensive bike safety plan

The $58.4 million plan follows outcry for change, in light of 17 cyclist deaths on city streets already this year.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 29, 2019

ACEEE scorecard: Few US cities on track to meet climate goals

Cities took on more than 265 climate initiatives in 2018 but most aren't adequately tracking their progress, and nearly 35% of cities have not set GHG reduction targets. 

By Katie Pyzyk • July 26, 2019

Ride-hailing tax set for San Francisco ballot this fall

If approved by two-thirds of city voters, individual rides would have a 3.25% surcharge, while shared rides and EV rides would have a 1.5% bump.

By Chris Teale • July 25, 2019

Senators propose bills to improve cybersecurity for cars, planes

The legislation would provide transparency and protection of consumer privacy data in light of increasingly connected transportation devices. 

By Katie Pyzyk • July 24, 2019

UK announces AI-driven road audit project

The audit will survey 100,000 miles of roads to assess where future investments and improvements are needed as the government prepares for AVs.

By Jason Plautz • July 24, 2019

New York expands access to EV charging incentives, blocks Tesla from qualifying

The commission adopted a "technology neutral approach" to incentives available for new charging equipment, which it says will "better adapt to the rapid technological advancements in EVs." 

By Robert Walton • July 23, 2019

ReachNow ceases all car-sharing, ride-hailing operations

The closure illustrates the challenges of maintaining an urban mobility business in a rapidly changing market with fierce competiton. 

By Katie Pyzyk • July 19, 2019

Via launches microtransit pilot in Columbus, OH suburb

The new service will help Grove City, OH keep up with recent growth by allowing residents to easily connect with public transit. 

By Cailin Crowe • July 19, 2019

Google Maps offers bike-share data in 24 cities

The app's integration is just one piece of the ongoing consolidation of micromobility, ride-share and public transit information.

By Kira Barrett • July 18, 2019

Cincinnati to add more EVs to its city fleet

The city is also engaging in programs to increase citizens' awareness of and exposure to EVs through partnerships with local and regional bodies.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 18, 2019

Portland, OR creates equitable mobility pricing task force

Dylan Rivera of the Portland Bureau of Transportation said the city hopes to bring congestion and pollution "relief" to the public "as soon as possible."

By Katie Pyzyk • July 17, 2019

Reduce, reuse, rescoot? A look at e-scooters' long-term sustainability

Scooters are touted as a low-cost, clean form of transportation, yet their life span is far from sustainable — and their parts could pose a danger to recycling facilities.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 17, 2019

Acting FTA administrator blames local issues for delayed transit grants

The federal government's slow approval and funding of transit projects could leave "only the wealthiest cities" to succeed, said T4A director Beth Osborne.

By Chris Teale • July 17, 2019

Austin, TX considers transit incentives to reduce congestion

Most of the proposed incentive strategies include direct benefits to customers, such as transit-use rewards or gamification programs.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 16, 2019