3 emerging public transit trends from the 2020 THUD budget

The legislation, approved Tuesday, provides $13.5 billion in funding to public transit to improve existing rail lines, technology and equity plans.

By Cailin Crowe • June 26, 2019

There's an app for that: Transit agencies tackle MaaS platform development

Cities are racing to keep up with mobility changes by developing integrated transportation apps, but they're experiencing plenty of bumps in the road. 

By Katie Pyzyk • June 26, 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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15 cities join Open Mobility Foundation

The new coalition will develop and govern open-source tools to increase the safety, equity and privacy of urban mobility.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 26, 2019

5 takeaways from Sidewalk Labs' smart city master plan

The 1,500-page "Toronto Tomorrow" plan, released Monday, puts a $1.3 billion price tag on the project with hopes to catalyze $38 billion in investment by 2040.

By Kristin Musulin • June 25, 2019

DC launches curb space pilot for commercial deliveries

The city will remove selected curbside parking for 12 weeks to study curb utilization and safety through a partnership with curbFlow. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Aug. 2, 2019

REEF to turn parking garages into on-demand economy hubs

The repurposed spaces could include restaurants in moveable containers, peer-to-peer car rental businesses and ride-hailing buffer zones. 

By Katie Pyzyk • June 25, 2019

Inside Washington, DC's dockless revolution

The nation's capital was among the first to embrace dockless vehicles in 2017 and has since stood as a model for strategic shared mobility growth.

By Chris Teale • June 25, 2019

Argo AI to invest $15M in AV research center

The Carnegie Mellon University Argo AI Center for Autonomous Vehicle Research will enhance "perception, decision-making and actuation" of AVs.

By Jason Plautz • June 25, 2019

Utah DOT, Panasonic partner on connected vehicle network

The partners will place sensors along highways and put connected software in state-owned vehicles to transmit crash, weather and traffic data to the cloud. 

By Jason Plautz • June 25, 2019

Airbus to take on Uber with on-demand helicopter service

Voom confirmed to Fast Company that it will expand air taxi service to more U.S. markets this fall, with a goal to reach 25 cities around the world by 2025.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated July 1, 2019

London plans 'car-free day' to draw attention to air pollution crisis

Mayor Sadiq Khan hopes the effort, being held on Sept. 22, will encourage Londoners to "see the city from a different perspective."

By Jason Plautz • June 24, 2019

Why Uber built a virtual city to promote a product that doesn't exist yet

Set in a computer-generated San Francisco, an integrated campaign aims to seed viewers' minds for Uber Elevate's transit vision four years before launch.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • June 24, 2019

Shareable scooters may seem sustainable, but are they really?

Zipping around town on tiny two-wheelers seems like the green thing to do — but there’s more to sustainability than saving energy.

By Pattie Baker • June 21, 2019

Detroit unveils winners of Ford mobility challenge

The City:One Michigan Central Station Challenge sought proposals to make biking and walking easier in the historic Corktown neighborhood. 

By Jason Plautz • Updated Feb. 3, 2020

Uber Health, Grand Rounds partner for free medical trips

Participating companies are working to get the service integrated into the Uber app so users can directly book rides.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 21, 2019

Groups push New York Gov. Cuomo to legalize scooters, e-bikes

An open letter touts the benefits of electric mobility, noting it "makes moving away from cars easy for anyone regardless of age, ability, or health."

By Chris Teale • Updated Oct. 11, 2019

Bird sets up designated parking zones for Paris riders

The app will use visual reference points, real-time navigation and alerts to send riders to an approved parking space, enforced through geofencing.

By Jason Plautz • June 19, 2019

Via launches microtransit for seniors

NewMo, the on-demand transportation network in Newton, MA, plans to increase mobility for seniors who need to run errands or go to medical appointments.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 19, 2019

Keeping city streets clean and clear should be a top priority for any mayor

Residents and commuters deserve the streets around their home and place of work to be clean, safe and secure. That’s table stakes for being a city mayor.

By Michael Allegretti • June 19, 2019

Cycling, walking commissioners criticize 'insufficient' infrastructure in Britain

Safety advocates wrote an open letter claiming the government has wasted "hundreds of millions of pounds" on painted bicycle lanes.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 18, 2019

Uber adds Boston transit info to app

The move advances Uber's work to position itself as a one-stop-shop for transportation offerings.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 18, 2019

Domino's to test driverless pizza delivery in Houston

The chain's pilot with autonomous robotics company Nuro could spark a new iteration of the delivery race, and save human couriers time during busy periods. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 18, 2019

MIT: Discounted fares prompt more transit use among low-income Bostonites

Activists want the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to implement a reduced-fare program for low-income citizens.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 17, 2019

Deloitte: Majority of consumers will be open to mobility changes in 5 years

The survey found public and transparent testing of autonomous vehicles will be the most effective way to instill consumer confidence in their safety.

By Cailin Crowe • June 17, 2019

Florida will no longer require human drivers in AVs

A new law signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis sets out a statutory framework for insurance and safety rules for the vehicles. 

By Jason Plautz • June 17, 2019