Transportation: Page 29

  • A view looking down in Chicago at an elevated train crossing from top to bottom over city streets and a railroad station with a Metra commuter train moving left to right.
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    Chicago transit users could see fare hikes, service cuts without new funding sources

    In a newly-released draft strategic plan, the Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois lays out ways to reduce transit’s reliance on fares.

    By • Dec. 9, 2022
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    NYC apartment owners weigh the dangers of electric bikes, scooters

    Lithium-ion batteries used in mobility devices such as electric bikes and scooters have caused nearly 200 fires and six deaths in New York City this year.

    By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 9, 2022
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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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    San Jose, California, to eliminate minimum parking requirements

    It’s the largest city in the U.S. to ax parking requirements, according to data from the Parking Reform Network. 

    By Michael Brady • Dec. 9, 2022
  • Two people stopped while standing on Spin scooters.
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    Retrieved from Spin on December 08, 2022
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    Micromobility service provider Spin to leave 10 U.S. markets

    Atlanta, Cleveland, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, and Kansas City, Missouri, are among the affected markets, a company spokesperson said.

    By Michael Brady • Dec. 8, 2022
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    Uber, Motional to launch robotaxi service in Las Vegas

    It will be the first time that the public can hail a ride in a Motional autonomous vehicle on Uber’s network, according to a press release.

    By Michael Brady • Dec. 8, 2022
  • A yellow transit bus marked "express" is at a sidewalk bus stop with five people dressed in light clothes exiting the bus.
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    Dallas transit CEO Nadine Lee tackles crime, a labor shortage, transit equity and trash

    “Everything was my first priority,” Lee said about taking over Dallas Area Rapid Transit in mid-2021, at the height of the pandemic.

    By • Dec. 7, 2022
  • Northeast's Largest Public Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Station Opens At JFK Airport.
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    EV charging infrastructure requires local government collaboration to get federal funding: report

    The Electrification Coalition recommends a government-wide approach to take advantage of $19 billion in federal funds for EV charging.

    By • Dec. 7, 2022
  • A woman ride an e-scooter in a protected bike lane.
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    Sacramento, California, to add protected bike lanes

    Sacramento aims to boost transportation connections between neighborhoods and improve safety for cyclists, pedestrians and children at play.

    By Michael Brady • Dec. 7, 2022
  • A moving truck stands with its back open on a street next to brick buildings.
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    The states with the biggest influx of new renters

    Millions of people are eager to move. Here’s where they’re headed, according to a new analysis.

    By Mary Salmonsen • Dec. 7, 2022
  • Shared bikes parked at bike station.
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    Shared micromobility ridership nearly doubled in 2021: report

    Station-based shared bike use declined less and recovered more than dockless bikes. Shared micromobility ridership has grown even as prices have risen “substantially” since 2018, the report says.

    By Michael Brady • Dec. 6, 2022
  • Close-up under the hood of a future Honda vehicle, with a large gray component marked "Fuel Cell."
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    3 technologies that could make EVs go farther

    Greater range could spur more EV adoption, with implications for charging infrastructure.

    By • Dec. 5, 2022
  • A man in a hardhat drives in a small utility vehicle with a yellow train with American flag in the background
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    Biden signs legislation preventing rail strike, lockout

    The law should help avert disruption to travelers and commuters during the holiday season.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 5, 2022
  • A man riding an e-bike in a city.
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    Oregon to consider e-bike rebate program in 2023

    Only purchases from authorized in-state retailers would be eligible for rebates, and rebate recipients would need to own their e-bikes “for at least one year after receiving the rebate,” according to the bill.

    By Michael Brady • Dec. 5, 2022
  • Crowds of people walking through a busy crosswalk at the intersection of 23rd Street and Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City..
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    Smart cities in 2022 - what you need to know

    Rail expansion, emerging technologies such as digital twins and air taxis and new approaches to transit and housing have driven the news this year. Catch up with highlights from Smart Cities Dive.

    By Danielle McLean • Dec. 2, 2022
  • A view of the Miami skyline with tall buildings and a modern passenger train emerging from an elevated station.
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    High-speed rail line from LA to Las Vegas could begin construction in 2023

    Brightline West could become the first privately funded and operated 180-mph intercity train in the U.S.

    By • Dec. 2, 2022
  • A parking corral for dockless scooters.
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    Permission granted by City of Pensacola, Florida
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    E-scooter parking ‘corrals’ are coming to this Florida city

    Pensacola, Florida, adopted the policy based on community feedback from the city’s micromobility pilot program, aiming to “reduce parking conflicts with pedestrians on sidewalks,” according to a city spokesperson.

    By Michael Brady • Dec. 2, 2022
  • Freight rail cars carrying lumber sit on rail tracks
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    Senate sends bill avoiding rail shutdown to Biden’s desk

    The divided chamber shot down an amendment to give workers seven days of paid sick leave.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 2, 2022
  • A sleek blue and white Amtrak Acela high-speed train is seen passing a station with a green canopy and overhead wires.
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    Amtrak gets $4.3B to improve intercity passenger rail network

    As ridership for Amtrak intercity passenger rail slowly returns, the railroad plans to modernize trains and stations.

    By • Dec. 1, 2022
  • Signs with messages such as "Yes to Rail Unions! No to capitalist politicians!" is seen in front of the U.S. Capitol
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    House passes bills to avert US rail shutdown, add paid sick leave

    The vote comes just two days after President Joe Biden urged congressional intervention, warning “a rail shutdown would devastate our economy.”

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 1, 2022
  • Several people wearing masks are entering and leaving a silver subway train at an underground station in New York City.
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    New York transit riders may face steep fare increases, service cuts: state comptroller

    With ridership stuck well below pre-pandemic levels, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority could struggle to maintain service without steep fare hikes.

    By • Nov. 30, 2022
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    9 startups to join AWS’ Sustainable Cities Accelerator for Infrastructure

    Each accelerator participant aims to address infrastructure-related sustainability challenges by offering products and services targeting power, utility, transportation and other systems.

    By Michael Brady • Nov. 30, 2022
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    California unveils 7 guaranteed income pilot projects

    Aiming to support basic needs, the California Guaranteed Income Pilot Program will provide regular, unconditional cash payments to nearly 2,000 pregnant people and former foster youth.

    By Michael Brady • Nov. 29, 2022
  • An illustration showing a black electric vertical takeoff or landing aircraft lettered "Vertical" on a runway, in a left rear three-quarter view.
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    FAA to lay out air taxi plans by May

    The Federal Aviation Administration’s acting administrator said the agency will present implementation plans for eVTOL or air taxi operations by May 2023. 

    By • Nov. 28, 2022
  • Public transportation bus in New York in Manhattan, New York
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    Labor shortages hinder public transit rebound: APTA report

    Creative benefits and improved hiring processes, safety, scheduling and growth opportunities are among ways transit agencies can help address labor shortages and recruit new employees, experts say. 

    By Stephenie Overman • Nov. 28, 2022
  • A Revel brand moped parked on a residential street, June 18, 2019, in Brooklyn, New York.
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    Shared e-moped markets are growing — but not in the US. Why not?

    New York and San Francisco are the remaining U.S. cities with shared e-mopeds. Deployment costs, barriers to use and U.S. car culture are blamed for the mode’s weak performance.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 28, 2022