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To break an impasse in connected vehicle tech, transportation leaders call for a federal policy framework
A national framework could address the chicken-and-egg problem of who should invest in the technology first, carmakers or communities, transportation experts say. Without such guidance, each is hesitant to move forward.
By Michael Brady • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Transit agencies can’t hire enough drivers to keep the buses running
Low pay, safety worries and other workplace issues dissuade potential workers, but a recent report from transit advocacy foundation TransitCenter says government and transit operators can address those concerns.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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$2.4B for state EV charging infrastructure, other projects, announced by Biden administration
The first 35 state highway EV charging programs have been approved to leverage $900 million, while $1.5 billion in grants for highway, multimodal freight and rail projects also were announced Thursday.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 15, 2022 -
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Railroad strike averted, preventing shutdown of commuter rail lines serving major cities
Commuter railroads including Chicago’s Metra and Los Angeles’ Metrolink had already begun planning to suspend service on some or all of their lines because they rely on freight rail tracks a strike would have affected.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 15, 2022 -
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With attacks on public transit up, cities struggle to make riders feel safer
Already grappling with depressed ridership, U.S. cities are responding to increased violent crime on public transportation, which recent analyses have reported, with “transit ambassadors” and other approaches.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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Cities turn to microtransit to fill gaps in public transportation
Local leaders aim to bolster existing transportation systems to reduce personal car use or fill gaps in traditional bus and rail networks.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 13, 2022 -
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Minneapolis light rail extension $9.5M over budget, 9 years behind schedule
A new audit shows the cost of the $2.74 billion Southwest Corridor project is more than double its 2011 estimate.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 12, 2022 -
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New York City’s first vehicle-to-grid charging installation is live in Brooklyn
Project partners worked through engineering, regulatory and interconnection challenges to get the technology to market, Revel Chief Operating Officer Paul Suhey said.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 9, 2022 -
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Advanced mobility, mass timber projects chosen in $1B federal regional challenge
The American Rescue Plan’s $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge will support joint efforts to use mass timber to accelerate affordable housing, spur American manufacturing for advanced mobility, and much more.
By Maria Rachal • Sept. 9, 2022 -
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With autonomous vehicle caucus, Congress members aim to advance technology for self-driving cars
The bipartisan group looks to educate fellow members of Congress and have them experience riding in a self-driving car while pushing legislation intended to spur the development of AVs in the U.S.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 8, 2022 -
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Micromobility equity goals are common, but follow-through is lacking: study
Many shared mobility programs appeared to try to address equity issues, but few measured outcomes. “Offering a service — whether it is a bike on a corner or a reduced fare — is insufficient to ensure access,” researchers said.
By Charles Pekow • Sept. 7, 2022 -
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Populus eyeing more cities worldwide after $11M funding round
CEO Regina Clewlow discussed the mobility management company’s plans to expand its staff and scale its platform to additional cities in the U.S. and Europe.
By Carol Brzozowski • Sept. 7, 2022 -
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Few states have comprehensive plans to integrate the expected surge in EVs: report
With regulators having approved more than $3 billion in vehicle electrification programs, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy calls for a more holistic planning approach.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 7, 2022 -
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California poised to give $1,000 to residents for not owning a car
California could soon offer an incentive for lower-income households to forgo car ownership on top of an existing reward program for residents to retire their existing vehicles.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 6, 2022 -
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$1.4B I-5 expansion in Tacoma, Washington, complete after 2 decades
Despite supply chain and labor challenges, the end is in sight for the 14-project effort to add high-occupancy vehicle lanes and make other improvements.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 1, 2022 -
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FTA reprimands Boston-area transit system management for safety failures
Poor decisions and lax attention to safety were among the Federal Transit Administration’s criticisms in its 90-page report.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 1, 2022 -
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Seattle-area light rail extensions delayed by myriad problems
The $10 billion Sound Transit project has been slowed by a concrete workers’ strike, the pandemic and a variety of construction issues.
By Julie Strupp • Aug. 31, 2022 -
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Automatic braking systems have trouble seeing pedestrians at night: IIHS test
Automatic emergency braking systems, a standard feature on most new cars, did well in identifying pedestrians during the day but performed poorly at night in tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 31, 2022 -
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Los Angeles voters get a chance to enhance streets for buses, bicycles and walkers
A ballot initiative will give locals the opportunity to reallocate roadways in a city long dependent on getting around by car.
By Charles Pekow • Aug. 30, 2022 -
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Intercity bus lines begin trying out electric buses
Faced with longer routes than city transit systems, intercity bus operators have been reluctant to implement battery-powered buses, but attitudes are changing, industry leaders say.
By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 30, 2022 -
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15 states should be prioritized for EV infrastructure, EV Council report suggests
To support increased numbers of electric vehicles, large cities and rural states in the South and Midwest will be challenged to provide enough charging stations, according to a report this month.
By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 29, 2022 -
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California sets road map to complete ban on gasoline-powered vehicle sales by 2035
Under the Clean Air Act, 17 states and D.C. can now follow this lead. Massachusetts established a trigger law this month to adopt the regs once California does. Automakers are worried about their ability to meet the timeline.
By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 26, 2022 -
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Chicago commuter rail to add battery-powered locomotives
The first retrofitted locomotives should be ready in less than four years, and real-world testing will influence whether Metra expands the program.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 26, 2022 -
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NYC’s most critical infrastructure now and for the next 100 years
The New York Building Congress outlined which rail, road, bridge and other projects will grow the city's economy and help it adapt to climate change.
By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 24, 2022 -
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E-bike, e-scooter use recovering after pandemic decline, NABSA shared micromobility report finds
Though COVID-19 took its toll, the trade group for shared micromobility providers says 2021 data shows the industry is emerging stronger.
By Charles Pekow • Aug. 24, 2022
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