Transportation: Page 33

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    Postal Service to acquire 66,000 EVs by 2028

    The electric delivery vehicles will start hitting the streets by the end of 2023, the U.S. Postal Service stated. The announcement followed criticism that the agency wasn’t transitioning enough of its fleet.

    By Michael Brady • Dec. 21, 2022
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    FTA announces $686M in grants for rail station accessibility

    It’s estimated about a quarter of U.S. rail stations are inaccessible. The Federal Transit Administration’s first round of funding under the All Stations Accessibility Program will improve 28 stations in nine states.

    By • Dec. 20, 2022
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    New York state climate panel outlines ambitious road map to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

    The plan is a “bold, monumental achievement,” New York’s environmental commissioner said, but the head of an independent power producer industry group said it fails to adequately address grid reliability.

    By Stephen Singer • Dec. 20, 2022
  • A sleek Amtrak rain painted in two shades of blue accented by red and white is seen along a body of water with green trees in the background and a clear blue sky above.
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    Amtrak unveils faster, more fuel-efficient trains for intercity routes

    By 2026, new Amtrak trains partially funded by the 2021 infrastructure law will begin replacing nearly 50-year-old trains along routes from Maine to Florida and in the Pacific Northwest.

    By • Dec. 19, 2022
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    Bird, Lime, Spin part of dockless e-bike pilot in Nashville, Tennessee

    The city and the service providers aim to evaluate whether shared, dockless e-bikes are a viable micromobility transportation option in the pilot neighborhoods. 

    By Michael Brady • Dec. 16, 2022
  • Construction of a new bridge to replace an aging bridge connecting residential communities in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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    DOT to provide $1.5 billion for hard-to-fund transportation projects

    Rural and urban areas will each receive half the funding, with at least $15 million guaranteed for projects in communities where there is persistent poverty or those considered historically disadvantaged.

    By Michael Brady • Dec. 15, 2022
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    US reaches 140k public EV charging ports as key federal official says $90B infrastructure investment needed

    The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation is preparing to finalize rules setting out minimum standards for a nationally-funded electric vehicle charging network.

    By Robert Walton • Dec. 15, 2022
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    Uber Eats, Cartken debut autonomous robot delivery in Miami area

    This partnership builds on Uber Eats’ existing relationships with delivery robot providers, including Motional, Serve Robotics and Nuro. 

    By Julie Littman • Dec. 15, 2022
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    Successful micromobility programs require long-term partnerships, panelists say

    Cities are increasingly working on more collaborative, long-term operating agreements that are flexible but hold operators to a high standard, one panelist said during a webinar hosted by the Eno Center for Transportation.

    By Charles Pekow • Dec. 14, 2022
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    Tampa pilots mobility-as-a-service app

    The Moovit app aims to identify the most convenient way to reach a destination, whether using micromobility, ride-sharing services or other transit options. It also allows users to pay for public transit, find parking and more.

    By Danielle McLean • Dec. 13, 2022
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    Demand soars for EV charging at apartments

    Infrastructure options and cost incentives have become more complex as the electric vehicle revolution gears up.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Dec. 13, 2022
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    Lyft offers its ride-sharing drivers incentives to switch to EVs

    The program is the latest in a series of moves Lyft has taken to fulfill its pledge to transition entirely to electric vehicles by 2030.

    By Michael Brady • Dec. 12, 2022
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    Sponsored by GM Future Roads

    Bridging the road safety divide with connected car data.

    Whether in a motor vehicle, on a bike or motorcycle or as a pedestrian, road and traffic safety remains a serious problem.

    By Harnit Anand, Manager, Global Innovation, Future Roads & Smart City Incubation • Dec. 12, 2022
  • 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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    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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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