Transportation

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    Trump administration freezes $18B for NY-NJ region transportation projects

    The Transportation Department said a review of the projects would take more time because of the government shutdown.

    By • Oct. 2, 2025
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    Top smart city conferences in 2026

    Technology, housing, climate action, transportation, public safety and more take center stage at events for local government leaders in 2026.

    By Smart Cities Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive

    From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
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    Free and low-fare transit programs fail to reach many in need: report

    More outreach programs and automatic enrollment could make these programs accessible to more people, says a report from the Regional Plan Association, a New York nonprofit.

    By • Sept. 29, 2025
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    Lyft and Waymo to bring robotaxi service to Nashville

    The announcement comes shortly after the ride-hailing service rolled out its first robotaxi pilot in Atlanta.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 26, 2025
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    How transit leaders learned to handle multibillion dollar megaprojects

    “The expectation going in is that you better spend that money wisely,” said the leader of the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel project in New York and New Jersey.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025
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    FRA opens applications for $5B in passenger rail safety grants

    In line with administration priorities, the revised funding opportunity favors family-friendly projects while eliminating equity and climate-related requirements.

    By • Sept. 24, 2025
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    How predictive data can reduce driving accidents and deaths

    Smartphones and connected vehicle data can help traffic safety officials spot and fix accident hot spots, says a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association and Cambridge Mobile Telematics.

    By • Sept. 22, 2025
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    More federal funding, public outreach among US transit leaders’ priorities

    The American Public Transportation Association is calling for nearly $30 billion more for public transit and $28 billion more for passenger rail in the next surface transportation authorization.

    By • Sept. 18, 2025
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    FTA administrator pledges partnership with transit authorities on safety, efficiency, accessibility

    Federal Transit Administrator Marcus Molinaro promised to reduce regulatory burdens and accelerate project delivery while urging transit agencies to address crime and operate efficiently.

    By • Sept. 17, 2025
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    Sponsored by Enterprise

    Supercharge government fleet operations with breakthrough flexibility

    Learn how public sector fleet managers can get true versatility and scalability in their fleets.

    Sept. 15, 2025
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    Lyft and May Mobility begin robotaxi service in Atlanta; Zoox gambles on Las Vegas

    As Georgia’s capital becomes a prime destination for autonomous ride-hailing providers, Zoox launches in Las Vegas with its purpose-built robotaxi.

    By • Sept. 10, 2025
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    Traffic cameras double as a hurricane-response system in this South Carolina county

    By connecting existing cameras to an AI-powered command hub, a hurricane-prone county plans to track evacuation patterns, adjust routes on the fly and strengthen recovery planning.

    By • Sept. 10, 2025
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    [Podcast] Key trends in urban mobility transformation

    In this podcast series, explore trending topics related to the larger theme of urban mobility transformation challenges and opportunities.

    By Smart Cities Dive's studioID • Updated July 10, 2025
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    (2022). "I-95 Southbound Rappahannock River Crossing Project Complete" [Video]. Retrieved from Virginia Department of Transportation.
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    How one firm uses digital twins to develop large transportation infrastructure projects

    The technology can help build buy-in, minimize costly errors and facilitate monitoring and maintenance, a Bentley Systems senior director says.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
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    13 state governors join coalition to promote EVs

    The Affordable Clean Cars Coalition said it will push back against the Trump administration's policies of “putting polluters over people.”

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
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    US e-scooter injuries treated in ERs rose 80% last year: report

    More than 15% of injuries involved children, and over 18% of injuries involved the head, the report found.

    By • Sept. 5, 2025
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    Amtrak ridership grows in Midwestern states

    A Chaddick Institute report projects a 10% increase in intercity passenger rail travel out of Chicago over the next two years.

    By • Sept. 4, 2025
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    Cities test AI vision sensors for traffic and pedestrian safety

    AI-enabled cameras provide data for city traffic management and can alert motorists to pedestrians in low-vision conditions.

    By • Sept. 2, 2025
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    How Hurricane Katrina killed Amtrak’s transcontinental train

    Amtrak restored train service from LA to New Orleans, but passenger trains east to Mobile, Alabama, only restarted last week.

    By • Aug. 26, 2025
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    Philadelphia judge temporarily halts SEPTA cuts and fare hikes

    The ruling relates to a lawsuit filed last week alleging the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s actions would disproportionately harm disadvantaged riders.

    By • Updated Sept. 3, 2025
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    FTA seeks to eliminate environmental criteria from capital investment grant guidelines

    The Federal Transit Administration requests public comment on updated guidelines that would remove the “social cost of carbon” calculation and make broader changes to the multibillion-dollar program.

    By • Aug. 22, 2025
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    Opinion

    California’s clean mobility push is leaving low-income residents behind

    E-bikes and e-scooters are among the cleanest and least expensive transportation modes. California can make equitable green mobility a reality.

    By Marta Anadón Rosinach • Aug. 21, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Are intercity buses having a Cinderella moment?

    Ridership is on an upswing, and several cities are opening new or refurbished intermodal terminals. Here’s what you’ll find in eight major cities.

    By • Aug. 20, 2025
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    DOT revives $5B EV charging program, hands states more control

    New federal guidance cuts planning requirements and unfreezes funds, but critics note the changes eliminate consumer and environmental protections.

    By Robert Walton • Aug. 19, 2025
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    NYC unveils master plan to expand pedestrian, bicycle paths

    The plan envisions over 100 projects the city says can connect underserved communities, spur economic development and provide environmental benefits.

    By • Aug. 18, 2025