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  Time for utility companies to step up by supporting the Clean Electricity Performance Program

  Achieving more clean energy is feasible, affordable and would benefit our economy and public health without compromising power system reliability, writes Ceres' senior program director of climate and energy.

  Dan Bakal • Oct. 15, 2021

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  We can't forget public transit, walking and cycling in the push to decarbonize transportation

  Electric vehicles have lawmakers' attention as one tool to mitigate the climate crisis. But perpetuating private vehicle use won't move the U.S. toward a more equitable transportation future.

  Pooja Shah • Sept. 23, 2021

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  Buildings are infrastructure, so Congress should treat them that way

  Creating a 21st-century transportation network while letting our nation’s buildings crumble is no way to responsibly address an infrastructure crisis, let alone build back better, writes a former congressman and association exec.

  Russ Carnahan and Vincent R. Sandusky • Sept. 16, 2021

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  With longstanding mobility problems back in the spotlight, cities must consider autonomous vehicles

  Many historical transportation challenges in the U.S. are returning worse after pandemic lockdowns. Local leaders have a golden opportunity to leverage autonomous vehicles to create more efficient, equitable systems.

  Eric Tanenblatt • Sept. 10, 2021

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  When there's a will, there's a way: Building the foundation for municipal EV infrastructure

  Electric vehicles (EV) are no longer a novelty. Local leaders can begin to expand their EV infrastructure by first building the local will and political capital, while also investing in workforce development. 

  Celeste Frye • Sept. 1, 2021

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  Curbing climate change requires an end to driving in cities

  New U.N. climate report underscores the need to invest in infrastructure that encourages active mobility, get people back on public transit, and have cities reclaim roadways, writes Lime CEO Wayne Ting.

  Wayne Ting • Aug. 13, 2021

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  Giving new life to deserted parking garages

  Cities' declining dependence on cars and commutes may point to a novel solution for the lack of affordable housing in cities, writes The Traffic Group's Wes Guckert.

  Wes Guckert • July 7, 2021

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  Averting economic devastation from New York's billion-dollar consumer energy debt

  Federal funds will eliminate a lot of New Yorkers' energy and water utility debt, but utility shareholders must share the burden of what remains, the authors write.

  Kevin Parker and Richard Berkley • May 26, 2021

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  Accessible city planning starts with unbiased data insight

  New tech in cities can sometimes do more harm than good. Considering inclusive datasets is an essential part of the process for cities to realize benefits, writes Humanising Autonomy CEO Maya Pindeus.

  Maya Pindeus • April 9, 2021

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  US building codes need a major retrofit to meet climate goals and spare consumers

  The International Code Council, which recently rolled back local governments' say in energy efficiency regulations for buildings, needs to adapt to the times or step aside, writes Energy Innovation's Sara Baldwin.

  Sara Baldwin • April 7, 2021

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  Crisis in Texas, then a C- grade: America's infrastructure needs a bottom-up fix

  Although the Biden administration is expected to pursue a major infrastructure plan, we must allow localities to lead, write former mayors of San Antonio and Ventura, CA. 

  Henry Cisneros and William Fulton • March 15, 2021

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  Electric cars are not enough. It's time we invest in LEVs.

  The increased attention placed on electric vehicles must not leave behind two- and three-wheeled light electric vehicles, Swiftmile CEO Colin Roche writes.

  Colin Roche • March 1, 2021

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  For this micromobility boom to last, we need to address parking

  For micromobility to rise to the next level, we must make the public space provisions to ensure that riding a bike or e-scooter is as safe and convenient as driving a car. 

  Shabazz Stuart & Carl Vernersson • Jan. 4, 2021

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  Cleantech needs to be useful first, sustainable second

  While the cleanest tech may be what many retailers and consumers are looking for, it's the precise opposite of what our commercial buyers want.

  Darren Anderson • Dec. 21, 2020

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  5 ways smart infrastructure shapes communities for the better

  From improved transportation to data-driven decisions, smart cities are using technology to raise the bar for the world of tomorrow.

  Forrest Senti • Dec. 18, 2020

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  How IoT can help cities survive the holiday 'shipmageddon'

  The sooner delivery services begin tapping available technologies, the sooner we can reduce chronic issues like holiday congestion and shipping delays.  

  Jonathan Sparks • Dec. 14, 2020

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  A preventative approach to pavement management

  By focusing on preventative maintenance, local governments can unlock climate, economic and societal benefits while conserving time, money and manpower.

  Alison McGee & Samantha Stephan • Dec. 7, 2020

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  Pandemics have historically altered urban housing. COVID-19 will do the same.

  Necessity is the mother of invention, and this pandemic has created a variety of new necessities for urban residents and their environments.

  Demetrios Barnes • Dec. 4, 2020

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  How automation can alleviate law enforcement bias in transportation

  Deploying automated traffic enforcement systems can free up law enforcement resources to be allocated in communities where they are needed most. 

  Holly Cooper • Dec. 2, 2020

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  4 strategies to rapidly scale clean energy in the next decade

  To fully realize our shared climate goals and rebuild our economy, we must prioritize and enact policies to accelerate the national transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.

  Cameron Bard • Nov. 30, 2020

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  Understanding the risk of swappable e-scooter batteries

  These three critical tests will need to be passed to determine if swappable e-scooter batteries can overcome their safety and sustainability risks.

  Scott Rushforth • Nov. 25, 2020

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  Cities are cutting emissions with an unlikely aid: concrete

  Cutting emissions from concrete in public infrastructure projects is an under-utilized and low-cost policy option that governments can readily pursue.

  Eric Dunford • Nov. 23, 2020

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  Wastewater surveillance may be key to widespread COVID-19 detection

  COVID-19 presents a rare opportunity for researchers to refine and implement wastewater-based epidemiology testing to fight the pandemic and manage future infections.

  Leanne Huysentruyt • Nov. 20, 2020

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  The Prop 22 debate revealed a need for more equitable mobility in California

  Just as the pandemic exposed grave vulnerabilities in Los Angeles' tattered mobility safety net, so too did the AB5 saga.

  Dave Gallon • Nov. 16, 2020

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  Cities are only 'smart' when IoT works in real time

  Despite the hoopla, smart cities are failing to accomplish most of what's being promised because of lagging software technology.

  Marty Sprinzen • Nov. 11, 2020

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