Transportation: Page 16
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US cities unlikely to follow Toronto’s bruising effort to curb Uber
The company hit back forcibly when Canada’s largest city tried to cap the number of ride-hailing licenses it grants.
By Ramona Dzinkowski • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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FTA to help electric transit bus buyers amid tough times for manufacturers
The White House convened a roundtable Wednesday on clean bus manufacturing as transit agencies working to green their fleets struggle with price increases and long delivery times.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Uber reports strong ride-hailing, delivery growth in 2023
2023 marked Uber's first full-year profit as a public company, according to The Wall Street Journal.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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States warm up to intercity and rural bus service
"Public policy will gradually swing in the industry’s favor," the Chaddick Institute's 2024 Intercity Bus Review predicts.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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California storms sever Amtrak, commuter rail line once again
Coastal erosion continues to threaten the Los Angeles-San Diego route. Authorities can’t say when it will reopen for passenger service.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Chicago commuter rail begins reduced-fare program for low-income riders
The new 18-month pilot program is open to all recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the six-county region served by the commuter rail operator, Metra.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Is the EV revolution over?
Despite a sales slowdown, apartment owners and developers should charge ahead with electric vehicle infrastructure, experts say.
By Amanda Loudin • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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US cities’ outlook for 2024
Cities are pushing ahead on innovative bids to build more sustainable, safe and equitable communities, but many of the roadblocks they face likely aren't going anywhere.
By Smart Cities Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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GM CEO: ‘We are committed to Cruise’
Despite investigations, ongoing safety concerns and a $2.7 billion loss last year for the robotaxi unit, General Motors CEO Mary Barra insists the “technology is sound.”
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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FHWA offers $729M for storm-damaged infrastructure
The funds will help states rebuild roads and bridges following natural disasters and extreme weather.
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Micromobility companies rode through rough times last year. What’s ahead for 2024?
With strong demand for bikes and scooters bumping into some providers’ financial troubles, “We’re at an inflection point in the industry,” said Lime’s chief operating officer.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Truck parking to receive hundreds of millions from infrastructure law
The awards are among nearly $5 billion in transportation grants announced by the White House Thursday.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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As some transit crime rates triple, FTA releases data, other resources
Grant programs to fund crime prevention and security projects also are available, the Federal Transit Administration announced.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Cruise robotaxi investigationsJustice Department, SEC to investigate Cruise robotaxi pedestrian crash
Cruise exhibited poor leadership, poor judgment and an adversarial attitude toward regulators, according to a report it and General Motors commissioned on the crash.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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$80B for public transit operations proposed in bill from Georgia congressman
The investment could add almost 100 million hours of transit service across the U.S., according to an analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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California’s Brightline West high-speed rail project gets $2.5B in bonds
As Brightline West's Las Vegas-Southern California project inches closer to construction, another high-speed rail project between LA and San Francisco is seeing a leadership change.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Google’s top AI tools for cities in 2024
Tools that identify disaster risks and aim to reduce vehicle emissions were among those a top Google executive highlighted at the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting last week.
By Paige Gross • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Amid 21-state lawsuit, FHWA delays deadline for transportation emissions plans
The federal government agreed to a 45-day extension from a Feb. 1 reporting requirement for states.
By David Taube • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Q&AWhat’s next for mobility innovation? This venture capitalist has some ideas.
Nicole LeBlanc, a partner at Toyota’s investment arm, Woven Capital, is optimistic about the talent and innovation coming to cities.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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6 trends that could shape US cities in 2024
Cities will contend with a shifting transportation picture, increased urgency to act on climate change, and innovative policies and technologies to address longstanding concerns.
By Ysabelle Kempe , Dan Zukowski , Rachel H. Pollack • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Air taxi charging infrastructure coming to 3 states in Archer, Joby deals
The two eVTOL manufacturers are moving closer to commercial passenger flights as federal officials urge state and local governments to plan for the needed infrastructure.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 17, 2024 -
EV charging, hydrogen build-out get $623M from Biden administration
The funds support construction of approximately 7,500 EV charging ports and other alternative fuel infrastructure across 47 projects in 22 states and Puerto Rico.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Schneider Electric3 crucial infrastructure priorities for city leaders in 2024
As infrastructure challenges mount, local governments have critical choices ahead. Why now is the time to invest in resilient and future-ready solutions.
Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Sponsored by FMCSAFMCSA accepting grant applications soon
Learn about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s federal grant funding and when to apply.
Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Hertz reverses course on electric vehicles
The company, which once said EVs would account for a quarter of its rental fleet by 2025, is selling some 20,000 electric vehicles and replacing them with gas-powered cars.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 12, 2024
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