Study: AVs may struggle to detect pedestrians with dark skin

Research from Georgia Tech found "uniformly poorer performance" of some recognition systems when detecting pedestrians with darker skin tones.

By Chris Teale • March 6, 2019

ScootScoop is taking the dockless 'infestation' into its own hands

The San Diego-based company removes scooters from private properties in the city — then charges the respective operators to come pick them up.

By Chris Teale • March 6, 2019

Florida bill seeks $2M in funding for smart corridor, autonomous shuttle service

The project is touted as a way to ease traffic congestion on a busy corridor and connect residents and tourists with nearby destinations.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 5, 2019

Lyft files IPO, beating Uber to go public

The company officially filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is expected to start trading this month.

By Jason Plautz • March 4, 2019

Report: Pedestrian deaths at highest level in nearly 30 years

The Governors Highway Safety Association projected 2018's total fatalities at 6,227, a 4% increase over 2017 that continues an upward trend.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 4, 2019

Apple to lay off 190 employees from self-driving car unit

The company has not disclosed exactly what it is working on in its AV division or how it will reach consumers, but it has been ramping up its live tests. 

By Jason Plautz • March 1, 2019

Chula Vista, CA invites research proposals for drones, AVs

It's currently the only city in the nation with federal recognition for both drone and autonomous vehicle testing.

By Jason Plautz • March 1, 2019

Citi Bike to expand NYC's e-bike fleet

The docked bike-share service will add 4,000 new battery-electric, pedal-assist bikes into its fleet this year. 

By Katie Pyzyk • March 1, 2019

Tampa Bay, FL businesses form transportation nonprofit

The Tampa Bay Mobility Alliance has representatives from the region's three counties, who will look to collaborate on transportation solutions.

By Jason Plautz • Feb. 28, 2019

Los Angeles Metro to vote on ride-hailing tax, congestion pricing

The funds would go toward transportation projects that the agency wants to complete before the city hosts the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 28, 2019

How new ideas of mobility will shape public EV charging infrastructure

The future of mobility will be autonomous and electric, with more people opting not to own a vehicle. That means ride- and car-sharing services will need to play a role in helping utilities roll out charging infrastructure.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 28, 2019

Lime warns riders of bug that causes sudden braking

As a final firmware update is rolled out, Lime recommends that riders use "extra caution in the next few days," especially when riding downhill.

By Jason Plautz • Feb. 27, 2019

New York governor, mayor unveil plan to ‘transform’ MTA

The much-maligned transit authority will be reorganized and fare increases will be limited, while Manhattan will get congestion pricing in December 2020.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 27, 2019

New Jersey cities may raise parking taxes under new bill

The 3.5% tax, which would only apply to cities with populations over 100,000, would fund capital improvements for pedestrian access to public transit stations.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 27, 2019

New York MTA chooses 4 companies for innovative transit pilots

The Transit Tech Lab accelerator graduated six companies today, four of which were selected to test innovations that address the city's subway and bus challenges.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated July 30, 2019

Visa to launch touchless transit fare system

Rio de Janeiro will be the first city to roll out the system this spring, which can reportedly be done without replacing current turnstiles or terminal hardware.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 26, 2019

Optibus adds route planning to transit software platform

The planning tools are meant to be used alongside the timetable capabilities already built into the Optibus platform.

By Jason Plautz • Feb. 26, 2019

Citymapper launches bundled payment cards in London

The Citymapper Pass will offer an all-in-one subscription to public transit, a bike-share network and Citymapper’s ride-hailing service.

By Jason Plautz • Feb. 25, 2019

Sacramento State University kicks off 3-month autonomous shuttle pilot

The Olli shuttles will accommodate eight riders at a time as the university and its partners look to understand how they work in a campus environment.

By Jason Plautz • Feb. 25, 2019

Transit app adds offline trip-planning feature

Users can now plan trips using fixed public transport schedules and walking and biking information, regardless of an internet connection.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 25, 2019

$12B Texas bullet train construction could start this year

Texas Central Partners is pressing on with the Dallas-to-Houston line and will appeal a court ruling that denied it railroad designation and land rights.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 25, 2019

Daimler, BMW to jointly develop AV tech

This announcement comes on the heels of a $1 billion-plus deal the companies recently signed to collaborate on ride-hailing, parking and EV charging services.

By Chris Teale • Updated March 1, 2019

Report: Transit agencies need new data sources to reverse ridership decline

KPMG says agencies must become more responsive to customers' needs, which could allow them to specialize service at particular times or locations.

By Jason Plautz • Feb. 22, 2019

Trump administration to kill $929M grant for California bullet train

The USDOT's move comes after the California High-Speed Rail Authority said it would reduce the $77 billion project to just its $10 billion Central Valley section.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 22, 2019

Orlando, FL to deploy first autonomous shuttles

The free 15-person shuttles will operate within the confines of the city's Lake Nona smart community, and are expected to start this spring.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 21, 2019