Chicago publishes ride-hailing info on open data portal

It provides the public with information about ride-hailing trips, drivers and vehicles, with sensitive personal information removed to protect privacy.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 16, 2019

Citi Bike e-bikes return to NYC

The Lyft-owned electric bike fleet is returning to the city after being pulled in April 2019 due to safety concerns over malfunctioning brakes.

By Chris Teale • Updated Feb. 20, 2020

Los Angeles to expand DASH bus service

The expansion is a result of Moving Forward Together, a study that provided recommendations for service improvements and addressing unmet needs.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 15, 2019

Transit app adds integrated mobile ticketing

The new feature allows Transit users to request fare types, make payments and display virtual tickets. 

By Jason Plautz • April 12, 2019

Uber files for initial public offering

The ride-hailing giant shares concerns with Lyft over profitability and rising operating expenses, which could scare off investors.

By Chris Teale • April 12, 2019

Bipartisan group of lawmakers propose extending tax credits for electric, fuel cell vehicles

U.S. EV sales increased by more than 80% in 2018, but advocates say the market is still ramping up and tax credits remain key to that momentum.

By Robert Walton • April 11, 2019

Cambridge, MA passes ordinance mandating protected bike lanes

Mayor Marc McGovern said the new law would help the city in "more expeditiously installing this type of infrastructure" on a road under construction.

By Jason Plautz • April 11, 2019

Bird sues ScootScoop over scooter removal scheme

The dockless company said its scooters are being held "ransom" and are not being removed from private property as ScootScoop says they are.

By Chris Teale • April 10, 2019

Report: 'Phone addicts' a major cause of road deaths, distracted driving

A study by road analytics firm Zendrive found that drivers distracted by their smartphones are for the first time the biggest threat to safety, ahead of drunk drivers.

By Chris Teale • April 9, 2019

Bye-bye, bikes? Many mobility companies quietly shift their focus to scooters

Whether in one fell swoop or market by market, micromobility companies are pedaling away from bikes to prioritize what they say customers want: scooters.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 8, 2019

Ford is a mobility company with an AI 'core competency,' CTO says

Wrinkle detection in car seats is trivial, right? For Ford, it's an internal AI application for manufacturing and an example of what's possible with advanced technology. 

By Naomi Eide • April 5, 2019

Transit app releases data on e-scooter use in DC

The report suggests that if users don't download multiple scooter apps to see all their options, scooters may not maintain a reliable, daily commuting option.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 5, 2019

Las Vegas partners with parking app SpotAngels on curb management

The self-declared "Waze of parking" offers a map of street parking and garages, along with details on street cleaning, parking hours and prices.

By Jason Plautz • April 5, 2019

Ford, GM and Toyota partner on AV safety standards

The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium will focus on safety principles for Level 4 and Level 5 vehicles before they reach roadways.

By Jason Plautz • April 4, 2019

Twin Cities' bike-share program expands in Minneapolis, leaves St. Paul

St. Paul will no longer have a bike-share program, as Lime is also pulling its dockless bikes from the city.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 4, 2019

Philadelphia among cities considering congestion pricing

Leaders reportedly are watching New York to determine if a similar plan could work in Philadelphia.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 4, 2019

Is the conversation around cities’ technology use shifting?

"I think we're seeing a maturation of the smart city movement," said US Ignite CTO Glenn Ricart on the second day of the Smart Cities Connect conference.

By Chris Teale • April 4, 2019

‘Problems don’t see borders’: The importance of regional collaboration

On the first day of the Smart Cities Connect conference in Denver, speakers highlighted how various cities' efforts to collaborate have helped to advance smart initiatives.

By Chris Teale • April 3, 2019

South Carolina bill would require illuminated signs on ride-sharing cars

Lawmakers introduced the bill in response to the murder of a University of South Carolina student, who mistook a stranger’s vehicle for her Uber.

By Jason Plautz • April 3, 2019

How autonomous shuttles are changing city transportation

Cities are rapidly embracing the technology to provide new options for residents and visitors to get around, with many already seeing the benefits.

By Chris Teale • April 3, 2019

Lane County, OR to adopt touchless bus fare system

Riders boarding LTD buses will be able to wave a smart pass or their smartphone in front of an electronic validation box to pay their fares.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 2, 2019

RTC expands pilot to detect Las Vegas construction zones

The Seeing Orange pilot collects data from smartphones to track the real-time impact of construction zones and how drivers react to lane and street closures.

By Jason Plautz • April 2, 2019

‘It ain’t about shiny stuff’: A look inside Panasonic’s Smart City Showcase

The Denver operation covers a full city block and includes initiatives around connected vehicles, power generation, mobility and workforce housing.

By Chris Teale • April 2, 2019

Lyft launches 'City Works' to support local transportation initiatives

Each year, Lyft will invest $50 million or 1% of its profits — whichever is larger — to provide affordable transportation options, develop better infrastructure and create a clean energy future. 

By Katie Pyzyk • April 1, 2019

Sacramento to test transportation app that rewards low-carbon travel

The four-month pilot will gather data to help the city evaluate how all modes of transportation are being used throughout the region.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 1, 2019