Transportation

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    US traffic deaths in 2025 lowest since 2019

    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates have shown continued declines in roadway fatalities since 2022.

    By • April 2, 2026
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    Generative AI is the future of traffic engineering, Miovision says

    Its AI agent for transit authorities and traffic engineers provides both efficiency and safety benefits, the company says.

    By • April 1, 2026
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    Trendline

    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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    US DOT opens $1B in funding for safe streets and roads

    Eligible projects can include those for pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation, motorists and commercial vehicle operators.

    By • March 31, 2026
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    Opinion

    Mega-events are coming. Cities are overlooking their most affordable transit fix.

    As the U.S. prepares for the 2026 World Cup, America 250 and the 2028 Olympics, transportation systems will be pushed to their limits. Intercity buses offer scalable capacity at minimal public cost.

    By Kai Boysan • March 31, 2026
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    Floating light rail bridge — the world’s first — opens in Seattle area

    Crowds showed up on opening day to ride the Crosslake Connection expansion to Sound Transit's Link 2 Line, expected to carry 50,000 daily riders.

    By • March 30, 2026
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    Bus industry group launches scholarship for human trafficking survivors

    Traffickers often use intercity buses to transport victims, according to the American Bus Association.

    By • March 27, 2026
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    5 strategies to help transit ballot measures succeed

    Early planning and collaboration with professionals and legislators are key to gaining support for locally funded transit improvements, experts say.

    By • March 26, 2026
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    Puget Sound Energy is turning to EVs for backup power and grid support

    The utility is partnering with Ford and Kia to test whether electric vehicles can keep homes running and support grid resilience during outages.

    By Brian Martucci • March 26, 2026
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    How smart transit bus doors could improve passenger safety

    An artificial intelligence system from Wabtec can detect when riders enter or exit a bus.

    By • March 24, 2026
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    New York’s MTA plans to replace more than a third of its subway fleet

    “We are in the midst of a public transit renaissance in New York,” said Gov. Kathy Hochul.

    By • March 23, 2026
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    Opinion // Surface Transportation Legislation

    To make housing more affordable, invest in infrastructure

    Homes need roads, water systems and power to serve them. A good start is renewing the federal surface transportation funding set to expire in September, writes a building materials executive.

    By Nathan Creech • March 23, 2026
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    Uber to buy up to 50,000 robotaxis from Rivian by 2030

    The agreement includes an upfront purchase of 10,000 Rivian vehicles, with an option for 40,000 more. Uber previously committed to buy up to 20,000 autonomous vehicles from Lucid. 

    By • March 20, 2026
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    Urban rail transit construction in the US trails population growth

    Cities are opting for less costly bus rapid transit projects over subways and light rail.

    By • March 19, 2026
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    Zero-emission transit bus fleets continued to grow last year

    More than 8,000 full-size battery and fuel-cell electric buses are in use or on the way, but uncertain federal policies and funding could slow future growth.

    By • March 18, 2026
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    Anaheim transit system will shut down March 31

    The city declined to take over the transit provider, which serves the city’s resort area. Ongoing budget deficits felled the 30-year-old agency.

    By • March 17, 2026
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    Could transit agency-owned land help solve California’s housing problem?

    A new study identified nearly 3,000 parcels suitable for affordable housing development.

    By • March 16, 2026
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    How real-time data can forecast traffic flow

    StreetLight Data adds traffic forecasting to its monitoring software, helping officials respond faster to incidents.

    By • March 13, 2026
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    Chicago might buy its downtown intercity bus station

    Four bus lines serve the Midwest from the former Greyhound terminal. If the city doesn’t act, bus operators could lose access to the station.

    By • March 12, 2026
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    Opinion

    The path to building connected communities

    Walkable, bikeable neighborhoods are an economic engine, a public health strategy and a blueprint for building resilient cities. Cities across the U.S. are proving they’re both achievable and scalable. 

    By Dave Roberts, Julie Luther Kelso and Ryan Hale • March 12, 2026
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    Zoox now testing robotaxis in 10 cities

    The Amazon subsidiary added Dallas and Phoenix and is using “hundreds of test fleet vehicles” to map U.S. cities and validate its software.

    By • March 11, 2026
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    Where 5 air taxi pilot projects will begin this year

    The Federal Aviation Administration’s program to bring advanced air mobility to the skies will also address cargo drones and emergency medical response across 26 states.

    By • March 10, 2026
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    FIFA World Cup US host cities to get $100M for public transportation

    The Federal Transit Administration will offer each host city $8 million to $10 million to enhance public transportation during this summer’s events.

    By • March 9, 2026
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    360-degree cameras eliminate blind spots for intercity bus drivers

    Coach USA employed AI cameras to give their drivers a better view of their surroundings, cutting preventable accidents by 92%.

    By • March 6, 2026
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    Atlanta transit agency to launch on-demand service Saturday

    Shared rides on transit vans within 12 metro Atlanta areas will provide point-to-point service at the same $2.50 bus and rail fare.

    By • March 5, 2026
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    Surface Transportation Legislation

    APTA calls for $268B investment in public transit and passenger rail over 5 years

    The American Public Transportation Association urges Congress to support transit investment in the upcoming surface transportation legislation.

    By • March 4, 2026