Uber exploring self-driving tech for bikes, scooters

Autonomous software would allow the dockless vehicles to drive themselves, removing the need for people to collect them at night for charging.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 22, 2019

Disability rights group sues scooter companies, San Diego over sidewalk clutter

The suit says Lime, Bird and Razor are violating federal and state laws by allowing scooters to be left in public right-of-way, and that San Diego has failed to maintain accessible sidewalks.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 18, 2019

Colorado Gov Polis’ first executive order advances transportation electrification

The benefits of vehicle electrification will only increase as the state moves toward establishing a 100% renewable energy mandate, Polis said.

By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 18, 2019

Michigan Mobility Challenge funds paratransit services, autonomous shuttles

The state of Michigan announced four new projects that will receive funding from the $8 million challenge, including a paratransit services app in Grand Rapids.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 17, 2019

NUMO alliance forms to help ‘rethink our cities’ in the face of changing mobility

"My passion is transportation ... It's the glue of our lives," Robin Chase, executive chair of the alliance's steering committee, told Smart Cities Dive.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 17, 2019

Bay Area Rapid Transit unveils new end-to-end trip planner

The new app will give riders information on driving, walking and biking routes, in addition to real-time public transit information. 

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 17, 2019

Report: Cities still too car dependent despite climate change concerns

The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy found municipalities do not provide enough transit to connect low-income communities to jobs.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 17, 2019

Transportation for America releases micromobility policy guide

With dockless options expected to continue their ballooning expansion in 2019, policy problems will likely continue to arise.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 16, 2019

Uber calls for more European public transit investment

In an open letter, Uber executive Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty said the time is right to "reinforce investments in an integrated mobility framework that puts public transport at its core."

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 16, 2019

Zipcar: Each shared vehicle eliminates need for 13 personal vehicles

The company has dubbed itself as a "pioneer of car-sharing" and says it may have a leg up on competition when shifting to an autonomous future.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 16, 2019

Ford, VW pledge cooperation on AVs, EVs in global alliance

The pair signed a memorandum of understanding, saying they would explore collaborating on new technologies and mobility services.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 16, 2019

Survey: Liability, safety concerns top obstacles to AV growth

More than half of the 260 industry and regulatory officials surveyed said new rules and laws should come from the federal government.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 15, 2019

125 ex-Chariot drivers sign up for San Francisco's 'CityDrive' program

The city's Office of Economic Workforce Development hopes to still recruit the area's remaining 175 Chariot drivers to the program.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Jan. 18, 2019

NYC mayor announces more transit system improvements

In his 2019 State of the City address, Bill de Blasio said bus and ferry expansions and upgrades are planned to cut riders' commute times.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 15, 2019

Cox Automotive launches fleet-focused service network

Pivet will target fleets including Uber and Lyft and future AV networks, and help with everything from cleaning to logistics management.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 15, 2019

‘Transportation disaster’ looms if cities are caught ‘flat-footed’ by innovation, AVs

A Transportation Research Board report said new mobility technologies present great opportunities, but leaders must make sure they are not blindsided by congestion and vehicle miles traveled (VMT).

By Chris Teale • Jan. 15, 2019

Chao calls on automakers to 'step up' and educate public on AVs

At the Transportation Research Board's annual meeting, the U.S. Transportation Secretary said only a lack of consumer acceptance will constrain growth. 

By Chris Teale • Jan. 15, 2019

The curb; your enthusiasm

By reimagining the curb, we can explore other options for the space to better benefit the needs of people who live in, commute to and visit cities.

By Mark Lawrence • Jan. 14, 2019

StreetLight Data releases tool to measure bike, pedestrian traffic

The feature can help transportation planners measure the impact of multimodal investments and get a better sense of the mobility mix in a city.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 14, 2019

Advocates push for 'bike mayor' in NYC

Transportation Alternatives said "there is no better time than now to appoint a Bike Mayor in New York City," especially since two cyclists have already been killed in 2019.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 14, 2019

Atlanta transit CEO calls for $100B 'moonshot' investment

MARTA head Jeffery Parker says the large investment is needed to keep pace with the region's growth, which is supposed to increase 50% in the next 30 years.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 14, 2019

New Flyer wants to help cities, agencies transition to electric bus fleets

The bus manufacturer created a new business unit to offer project management and infrastructure guidance on transitioning to zero-emissions transit fleets.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 11, 2019

Ford's shuttle startup Chariot to end operations

CEO Dan Grossman said, "the wants and needs of customers and cities are changing rapidly," and a company spokesperson said the business was "not sustainable." 

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 11, 2019

TransitScreen, MobilityData form open transit data platform

OpenMobilityData, which is being likened to OpenStreetMap by its creators, will fully integrate with transit data editors to allow for automatic data updates.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 11, 2019

Are we really ready for flying cars?

At CES 2019, Smart Cities Dive picked up on five main challenges that industry leaders face to get flying cars off the ground — literally.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 10, 2019