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New York City forges ahead with long-debated congestion pricing plan
Public meetings on the plan are set to begin after years of discussion. They come as cities like London have had success with similar schemes and Los Angeles and San Francisco examine the concept.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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In the race to distribute rent relief, Houston-Harris County has made major strides
As local governments hustle to distribute aid following the recently revoked federal eviction moratorium, the Texas rent relief program has been praised by the U.S. Treasury Department as one of the country's strongest.
By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 15, 2021 -
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Sponsored by ComcastBuilding consensus for a smart city
The key to smart city success is thoughtful community engagement.
Sept. 13, 2021 -
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Feds to require large employers mandate coronavirus vaccine
The requirements will impact some 80 million workers, in addition to many working for the government and federal contractors, the White House said.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Sept. 10, 2021 -
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Are federal AV investigations a first step toward federal regulation? Not necessarily, experts say
Even with growing pressure on the federal government to increase autonomous vehicle oversight, industry watchers don't consider new NHTSA investigations into Tesla's Autopilot and similar technologies a sign of impending change.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 7, 2021 -
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Los Angeles approves 100% clean energy by 2035, moving original target up by a decade
The LA100 plan would see the city replace its natural gas electricity generation with wind, solar and battery storage, while also improving energy efficiency and transmission.
By Jason Plautz • Sept. 2, 2021 -
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Pittsburgh City Council approves unified fiber network for municipal buildings
The NetPGH initiative would lay the backbone that allows Pittsburgh to install connected infrastructure and launch smart cities projects.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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DC flexible housing subsidy shows promise for addressing homelessness, researchers say
Participants used 29% fewer homelessness services, and 88% of them remained in stable housing, in the program's first year, but more time and research will be key to determining the program's long-term effectiveness, said Urban Institute and DC government researchers.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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As heat island effects worsen due to climate change, cities try to adapt
Cities are adding cooling measures like trees and lighter pavement to reduce urban heat island effects as record temperatures sweep the nation.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 17, 2021 -
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San Francisco to require proof of full vaccinations for indoor dining and entertainment
The city's mandate will begin Aug. 20 for customers and Oct. 14 for employees.
By Julie Littman • Aug. 13, 2021 -
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Federal infrastructure spendingWhat's in the infrastructure bill for smart cities?
The Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation grant program would offer funds to governments for new tech demo projects pertaining to transportation, energy efficiency and connectivity.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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Hope renewed for Chicago-St. Louis high-speed rail
A new Illinois commission could accelerate development of high-speed rail in the state, as U.S. passenger rail is poised to receive a $66 billion injection from the bipartisan infrastructure deal.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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NYC Meatpacking District to adopt open streets permanently
As U.S. cities have struggled to maintain the open streets programs they implemented during the pandemic, the Manhattan neighborhood has embraced the concept with plans to close six blocks to vehicle traffic.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 11, 2021 -
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'An enormous lift': Biden's goal of 50% EV sales by 2030 will test supply chains, utilities, experts say
Biden's lofty goal will run in tandem to investments in EV infrastructure. But other supports, like to manufacturing supply chains, are needed as well.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 11, 2021 -
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Postmates strikes nearly $1M deal with Seattle over gig worker claims
The city claims the company violated an ordinance requiring it provide its gig workers with paid sick and safe time.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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Supreme Court ends CDC's eviction moratorium
The decision comes as new data shows that states and localities have distributed just 11% of the federal rent relief dollars, intended to prevent eviction for millions of U.S. residents.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Aug. 27, 2021 -
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Massachusetts Supreme Court blocks Uber, Lyft-backed gig worker ballot measure
The effort, backed by major gig economy leaders, would have classified workers as independent contractors rather than employees.
By Chris Teale • Updated June 21, 2022 -
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Q&AIt's 'unsexy' but effective when micromobility companies partner with cities, one CEO says
Drop Mobility CEO Qiming Weng discusses the company's approach to creating a sustainable transportation fleet for cities.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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Federal infrastructure spendingReport: More than a third of US bridges are structurally deficient. It could take decades to fix them.
As the Senate advances a bipartisan infrastructure bill, bridges in urban areas continue to deteriorate. Here are three that exemplify the urgency.
By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 3, 2021 -
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Deep Dive10 ways the PRO Act could change the game for employers and organized labor
Currently being considered in the Senate, the bill would strengthen the ability of unions, including those of public sector workers, to form and collectively bargain.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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Deep DiveCalifornia's first AV public passenger service could provide key industry and market data
General Motors-owned Cruise will operate the first-ever driverless car service in the state. Others in the space said they hope to learn a lot — including how the public reacts — from its efforts.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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Partnerships, sustained federal help key to ending 'digital redlining,' city leaders say
COVID-19 exacerbated inequitable access to high-speed internet, but long-term federal funding and partnering with telecommunications companies could help, speakers said at a Route Fifty virtual event last week.
By Chris Teale • July 30, 2021 -
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Senate votes to advance bill with $550B for aging US infrastructure
Far smaller than Biden's American Jobs Plan, the bipartisan bill will next enter a phase of debates and amendments.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated July 29, 2021 -
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Despite limited participation, advocates see potential for Northeast transportation cap-and-invest plan
Only four of the over a dozen original participants of the Transportation and Climate Initiative signed on to a final program to cut transportation emissions. Backers say there's still a bright future.
By Jason Plautz • July 29, 2021 -
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'We have got to do something': Cities behind on climate goals as extreme weather worsens
Funding, staffing shortfalls and a lack of buy-in from city workers are impeding progress, a Bloomberg Associates report states.
By Danielle McLean • July 27, 2021
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