Transportation: Page 31

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    With control of Congress unknown, clean energy advocates cheer state wins and press for climate action

    So far, it appears Republicans failed to pull off an anticipated “red wave” and Democrats outperformed expectations, analysts say.

    By Robert Walton • Nov. 9, 2022
  • An illustration shows a view from inside a futuristic automobile with no steering wheel driving on a highway with other vehicles.
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    Can a computer drive better than humans? Perhaps soon, tech execs and researchers say

    Coming breakthroughs could make self-driving cars safer. Tech firms set out to make that happen. 

    By • Nov. 8, 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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    Amazon rolls out Rivian EVs in more cities for holiday deliveries

    The company has delivered more than 5 million packages to U.S. customers using the electric vans since July.

    By Max Garland • Nov. 8, 2022
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    Lyft reports most active riders since early 2020

    Ride-hailing competitor Uber also reported strong signals of pandemic recovery and shared updates on integrating electric and autonomous vehicles in its fleet offerings. 

    By • Nov. 8, 2022
  • A white sedan with large sensors mounted on the roof and front hood drives along a street in San Francisco.
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    Auto industry reassesses autonomous vehicles, creating uncertainty for city leaders

    AV developers promise safer, more sustainable mobility in cities but are dogged by crashes and errors. Are better technologies just around the corner?

    By • Nov. 7, 2022
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    How micromobility operators can protect consumer data

    Many cities require bike-sharing and e-scooter companies to use an open data standard, but it’s unclear how many comply with the standard’s dynamic vehicle ID requirement.

    By Michael Brady • Nov. 7, 2022
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    Lyft to lay off nearly 700 employees

    The ride-sharing and micromobility operator blamed economic headwinds. It follows staff reductions at other urban transport providers this year, including Bird, Spin, Superpedestrian and Voi.

    By Michael Brady • Nov. 4, 2022
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    Amtrak intercity long-distance rail service subject of new federal study

    A yearlong study by the Federal Railroad Administration will look into possible Amtrak expansion by restoring discontinued trains or adding daily service along existing routes.

    By • Nov. 3, 2022
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    Shared micromobility restrictions can increase traffic congestion and emissions, study finds

    Following Atlanta’s nighttime scooter limits, travel time increased 9% to 11%, Georgia researchers found in a study. 

    By Michael Brady • Nov. 3, 2022
  • A casually dressed business man in New York City renting a bike from a line of shared bikes on a city street.
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    Shared mobility key to urban climate action, city leaders say

    As 200 nations gather for the COP27 international climate summit, city leaders see shared mobility as the path to “making our communities healthier and more livable for everyone.” 

    By • Nov. 2, 2022
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    E-scooter accidents surge as the micromobility devices’ popularity grows

    The number of scooter-related emergency room visits grew nearly 450% in the U.S. between 2017 and 2021, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

    By Charles Pekow • Nov. 1, 2022
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    Volocopter raises another $182M in urban air mobility race

    The eVTOL developer is aiming to get its VoloCity air taxi certified and commercialized.

    By Maria Rachal • Nov. 1, 2022
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    Climate action ballot initiatives for Election Day 2022

    Spending for transportation decarbonization, wildfire prevention, storm resilience and more are up for a vote next week in some states.

    By Maria Rachal • Nov. 1, 2022
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    Elections 2022

    Housing, transit, environmental issues on state and local ballots

    Residents in 37 states will vote on 132 statewide ballot measures on Nov. 8, according to Ballotpedia. Read our coverage on measures addressing top smart city concerns.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 31, 2022
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    Lower speed limits for trucks don’t decrease crash risk in construction zones: report

    Vehicles can get hit from behind or sideswiped when motorists merge in poor weather conditions, a study backed by the U.S. Department of Transportation said.

    By Charles Pekow • Oct. 31, 2022
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    California moves toward mandating zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles

    To fight air pollution, the California Air Resources Board discussed a proposal to begin requiring government and commercial fleets to purchase cleaner vehicles. A plan could be in place by next year.

    By • Oct. 28, 2022
  • An illustration shows several cars parked alongside electric vehicle charges with a large sign in the foreground that reads, "BP pulse gigahub."
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    BP and Hertz to build EV fast charging stations across the US

    Ride-hailing drivers, Hertz car renters and the public will be able to charge up at hundreds of locations in the U.S.

    By • Oct. 27, 2022
  • A white Ford self-driving car equipped with rooftop sensors turns a corner on a city street.
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    AV developer Argo AI to shut down as Ford, Volkswagen halt investments

    Autonomous vehicles are “not ready for prime time,” said one safety expert, and Ford agrees. Argo AI operated AVs in Miami and Austin, Texas.

    By • Oct. 27, 2022
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    Construction on $2.4B Los Angeles Purple Line halted due to safety issues

    The contractors on the project, Tutor Perini and O&G Industries, need to address LA Metro’s safety concerns before work can continue.

    By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 26, 2022
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    EV charging station rollout hampered by outdated state, city regulations: report

    An electric vehicle charging station is not a petroleum storage tank system, but some governments regulate it as such. That will have to change to speed up the electric vehicle transition, a new research report says. 

    By • Oct. 25, 2022
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    Electric vehicle fires in Florida caused by Hurricane Ian fuel safety questions

    Are EV’s batteries safe? Fires that were recently reported — linked to saltwater damage amid flooding — prompted the latest scrutiny from government leaders.

    By • Oct. 21, 2022
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    DC mobility innovation district aims to increase transit access, model solutions

    Launching Thursday, the multiyear project will experiment with innovative transportation services such as on-demand shuttles and electrification hubs while also seeking to spur economic development and job creation.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 20, 2022
  • A woman and child are about to enter a white self-driving, ride-hailing vehicle with large sensors on the roof in San Francisco.
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    Autonomous ride-hailing service from Waymo coming soon to Los Angeles

    The former self-driving car project of Google shared details Wednesday on its next robotaxi rollout.

    By • Oct. 20, 2022
  • Two people using a Bird bike and a Bird scooter.
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    Bird pulls scooters from small and mid-sized markets

    Almost a year after going public, the micromobility operator suggested market conditions and a lack of supportive regulatory frameworks in some locations were insurmountable.

    By Maria Rachal • Oct. 19, 2022
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    7 urban asphalt art transformations in 2022: photos

    From Alaska to Mississippi, see some of the latest intersection redesign and street mural projects cities have completed after receiving Bloomberg Philanthropies grants.

    By Maria Rachal • Oct. 18, 2022