Uber warns of Seattle fare hikes as minimum wage takes effect

Drivers now must be paid at least $16.39 per hour under the new law, prompting ride-hailing companies to weigh the financial impacts on passengers.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 6, 2021

FAA: New drone rules address safety, boost operational flexibility

While the U.S. has seen a flurry of drone activity, regulation and investment hurdles have precluded more widespread adoption for delivery operations.

By A.B. Brown • Jan. 6, 2021

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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.

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7 mobility startups to watch in 2021

These startups offer compelling solutions to the range of challenges the pandemic has introduced to U.S. cities. 

By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 5, 2021

Meet the 'anti-tech bro' scooter CEO calling out her competition

Veo CEO Candice Xie says her company reached profitability in May, months ahead of Lime. Now, she's clapping back at her competitors' "PR plays."

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 5, 2021

The smart city news that shaped 2020

Smart Cities Dive identified 20 stories detailing the prevalent and groundbreaking trends that influenced a year like no other.

Jan. 4, 2021

For this micromobility boom to last, we need to address parking

For micromobility to rise to the next level, we must make the public space provisions to ensure that riding a bike or e-scooter is as safe and convenient as driving a car. 

By Shabazz Stuart & Carl Vernersson • Jan. 4, 2021

Northeast states, DC sign MOU to reduce transportation emissions

Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and DC are the first jurisdictions to implement the Transportation and Climate Initiative's cap-and-invest program.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 23, 2020

Building the drone highways of the sky

UAS corridors or "sky lanes" can facilitate transformational opportunities for cities. Yet the road to integrated drone operation poses a host of challenges. 

By Nathan Eddy • Dec. 22, 2020

Traffic fatalities dropped slightly in 2019: NHTSA

The administration said there were 36,096 motor vehicle traffic crashes last year, down 2% from 2018 — but safety advocates said that drop is not enough.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 21, 2020

Spin touts on-vehicle AI platform in NYC permit application

An exclusive partnership to bring DroverAI's PathPilot technology to Spin's fleet could help the operator stand out in New York's highly-competitive scooter pilot.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 18, 2020

5 ways smart infrastructure shapes communities for the better

From improved transportation to data-driven decisions, smart cities are using technology to raise the bar for the world of tomorrow.

By Forrest Senti • Dec. 18, 2020

LA strives to lead nation in urban air mobility

The Urban Air Mobility Partnership is a one-year, public-private partnership to educate and engage residents on aerial tech before its 2023 introduction.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 17, 2020

Motional, Lyft to launch multimarket robotaxi service in 2023

The plans will expand on the partners' current robotaxi service in Las Vegas, which has served over 100,000 rides since its 2018 launch.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 17, 2020

EV models expected to triple in 4 years as declining battery costs boost adoption

Electric vehicles are approaching cost parity with traditional gas-powered vehicles, but experts disagree on how much more battery prices must drop.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 16, 2020

Amazon gives first look at Zoox autonomous robotaxi

The subsidiary said the electric, autonomous vehicle is built for "dense, urban environments" and can reach up to 75 miles per hour in both directions.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 16, 2020

Industry leaders praise Buttigieg pick as transportation head

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to announce the former South Bend, IN mayor as transportation secretary on Wednesday, prompting praise from several industry leaders.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 16, 2020

NABSA sets micromobility baseline in first 'state of the industry' report

The North American Bikeshare Association and its partners found 157 million trips were taken on 194,000 micromobility vehicles in 2019, offsetting 65 million pounds of carbon dioxide.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 14, 2020

How IoT can help cities survive the holiday 'shipmageddon'

The sooner delivery services begin tapping available technologies, the sooner we can reduce chronic issues like holiday congestion and shipping delays.  

By Jonathan Sparks • Dec. 14, 2020

Cities play 'key role' in green COVID-19 recovery: report

The Rocky Mountain Institute and Bloomberg Philanthropies found local infrastructure projects and strong federal partners are significant in building a more resilient future.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 9, 2020

The Smart Cities Dive Awards for 2020

In a year where cities and local officials had to weather unprecedented crises, the following awardees stood out for their bold leadership.

By Smart Cities Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020

Agencies tap public surveys to gauge transit trends

From Idaho Falls to Norman, OK, cities and transit agencies are leaning on carefully crafted surveys to navigate the post-COVID future of transit.

By Adina Solomon • Dec. 8, 2020

Vehicles traveled at faster, deadlier speeds at onset of COVID-19: study

Transportation analytics company INRIX found a dramatic increase in average speed traveled from April to July among the U.S.' top 25 metro-areas, with Philadelphia seeing the biggest jump at 64%. 

By Chris Teale • Dec. 8, 2020

Stantec introduces AV consulting arm

The dedicated consulting offering will guide industry and public sector clients in procuring and deploying autonomous driving technologies. 

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 7, 2020

A preventative approach to pavement management

By focusing on preventative maintenance, local governments can unlock climate, economic and societal benefits while conserving time, money and manpower.

By Alison McGee & Samantha Stephan • Dec. 7, 2020

Cities shouldn't leave curb management to private sector: T4A

Transportation for America released a series of principles to help cities of any size effectively manage curb space in the absence of universal standards and language.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 4, 2020