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States must assess road safety for pedestrians, cyclists under FHWA proposed rule change
The Federal Highway Administration wants to update regulations for the Highway Safety Improvement Program to align with federal equity and safety priorities.
By Dan Zukowski • March 6, 2024 -
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Robotaxi expansion approved in California over local objections
Waymo can begin operating driverless robotaxis immediately in Los Angeles and on the San Francisco peninsula following a March 1 decision by the California Public Utilities Commission.
By Dan Zukowski • March 5, 2024 -
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Fuel cell electric buses up 75% in transit fleets last year
Battery-electric bus fleets also grew last year, but at a slower rate than in 2022, according to Calstart’s annual report on zero-emission buses.
By Dan Zukowski • March 4, 2024 -
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FTA makes $9.9B in formula funds available for public transportation
Due to the ongoing budget debate in Congress, the funds represent only the first five months of fiscal year 2024.
By Dan Zukowski • March 1, 2024 -
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NYC defines ‘green economy,’ projects job growth in new action plan
The 124-page plan released yesterday is the city’s latest signal that it is hungry to be at the center of climate change-related business and workforce growth.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Self-flying air taxis planned for Houston-area skies
The city of Sugar Land, Texas, and eVTOL developer Wisk Aero, a Boeing subsidiary, will bring pilotless air taxis to the city’s airport, which serves the greater Houston area, per a new agreement.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Data lacking on assaults against taxi, ride-hailing drivers and passengers, GAO says
Uber, Lyft and taxi companies do not regularly report data on assaults, leaving the agency to conclude that it can't measure the prevalence of such crimes.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Utility Con Edison to reward NYC EV charging operators for reducing demand at peak times
Rideshare and fast-charging provider Revel will be the first participant in Consolidated Edison’s new EV charging program. Officials say program incentives should help to lower station operating costs.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Pedestrian deaths declined modestly in first half of 2023: GHSA
“A decrease in pedestrian fatalities is welcome news,” said the Governors Highway Safety Association's Adam Snider, but the numbers are still far above pre-pandemic levels.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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FTA awards $631M to 3 transit agencies for new rail cars
Older rail cars cost more to maintain and lack modern amenities such as digital signage and direct access for riders with disabilities, according to the Federal Transit Administration.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Sponsored by FMCSAWriting tips for successful grant proposals
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Feb. 26, 2024 -
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EV startup Rivian to lay off 10% of salaried workforce
Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said that Rivian still firmly believes in the full electrification of the automotive industry.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Seattle to add electric buses that use wireless charging
In-ground inductive chargers will power double-decker buses along a new Sound Transit bus rapid transit route.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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Waymo updated its vehicle software after ‘rare scenario’ in Phoenix
The action comes as federal regulators increase scrutiny of AV ride-hailing companies’ safety measures following a Cruise incident last fall.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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Infrastructure law may increase transportation’s GHG emissions as states spend more on highways
The White House is also expected to delay the transition to electric vehicles in a revision to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed emissions regulation.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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DoorDash rides wave of continued growth in food delivery
Although some workers complain of low wages, the delivery company reported that it attracted more drivers than ever in 2023.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Q&ATransportation and public health ‘need to be working in collaboration with each other’
Transportation decisions that affect public health shouldn't be made in isolation, a former CDC official says.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Joint venture EV charging network Ionna begins operations
The firm, which seven leading automakers support, plans to install at least 30,000 high-powered public chargers in strategic locations throughout North America.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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How 3 cities are improving snow removal with software
More transparency, equity and efficiency come from systems that optimize and prioritize plows and provide real-time road data during winter storms, these cities say.
By Paige Gross • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Bicycle parking network in Jersey City, New Jersey, aims to overcome biking barriers
Parking is important for supporting cyclist safety and encouraging residents to bike, Mayor Steven Fulop said.
By Kalena Thomhave • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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Lyft credits boom in travel and leisure for strong 2023 growth
Some Lyft drivers are joining a two-hour strike in 10 localities today to demand fair wages, safety and the right to form a union.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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For faster emergency response, New York’s fire department looks to AI
The FDNY is testing an artificial intelligence-driven project to help emergency vehicles avoid traffic and other roadblocks on the way to life-threatening emergencies.
By Paige Gross • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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Boston area transit agency to offer half-price fares for low-income riders
Up to 60,000 riders could be eligible for the program, which has the potential to increase ridership 30% among that group, the MBTA says.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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San Francisco crowd attacks Waymo driverless car
The incident could signal a self-driving vehicle backlash as Super Bowl ads criticized Tesla’s Autopilot software and city leaders call for local oversight of AVs in their cities.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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For US aerial trams, the sky’s the limit
Aerial cable cars remain rare for U.S. urban transportation, but cities and private groups see them as a novel solution to traffic woes.
By Adina Solomon • Feb. 9, 2024
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