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It's time to 'redefine what infrastructure is,' says USCM president
Louisville, KY Mayor Greg Fischer said in a webinar that President Biden's American Jobs Plan will ready the U.S. for the future and "unleash" innovation.
By Chris Teale • April 8, 2021 -
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Lime introduces its first e-moped fleet in Washington, DC
The company deployed an initial 100 vehicles in the city last week, with Lime CEO Wayne Ting citing the company's commitment to safety as the service's biggest differentiator.
By Chris Teale • April 5, 2021 -
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How the American Jobs Plan aims to shape 4 pillars of city infrastructure
The administration's package looks to inject billions of dollars into the country's digital infrastructure, water, transportation and housing needs, with emphasis on racial equity and climate resilience.
By Smart Cities Dive Team • April 1, 2021 -
Retrieved from The White House/YouTube on January 29, 2021
Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan has something for everyone. And that's its biggest risk.
While some groups praised the proposal, others found issues with its pitch of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, as well as raising taxes on businesses to pay for it.
By Joe Bousquin • March 31, 2021 -
Lawrence, Jason. (2017). "New Flyer DE60LFR" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Boston pilots free public transit in bid for equitable COVID recovery
The city is one of many turning to zero-fare programs, which could entice riders back onto public transit following the pandemic. But concerns over lost fare revenue may remain a deterrent.
By Cailin Crowe • March 31, 2021 -
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Miami mayor seeks federal funds for Boring Co. project
Mayor Francis Suarez wants Elon Musk's company to build a transit loop similar to those underway in Las Vegas and Chicago, Bloomberg reports.
By Zachary Phillips • March 29, 2021 -
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Auto leaders urge adoption of 'common language' for AV safety
The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium — which counts Ford, Daimler and Lyft among its members — outlined performance metrics for developers to inspire public confidence in self-driving cars.
By Chris Teale • March 29, 2021 -
Retrieved from Business Wire.
As EV economics improve, medium- and heavy-duty trucking may be 'next big frontier' for clean transportation
Heavy-duty trucks represent just 5% of vehicles on the road, but experts say they account for more than a quarter of overall U.S. transportation emissions.
By Robert Walton • March 26, 2021 -
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New coalition calls on Biden admin to prioritize electrified transportation
CHARGE, a group of 37 organizations, is urging EV charging infrastructure be especially deployed in communities traditionally underserved by transportation or that have struggled with pollution burdens.
By Chris Teale • March 25, 2021 -
Courtesy of Smart Growth America
Pedestrian deaths had largest year-on-year increase in 2020: GHSA
The Governors Highway Safety Association projected there were 6,721 pedestrian fatalities last year, a 4.8% increase from 2019's mark of 6,412.
By Chris Teale • Updated May 21, 2021 -
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Sponsored by FLOReliability impacts cities' budgets for EV charging
Instituting high-reliability requirements for EV charging stations will reduce maintenance and operation costs over a station's lifetime.
By Cory Bullis • March 22, 2021 -
Eden, Janine and Jim. (2020). "Waiting for Second Avenue Traffic" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Suburbs saw drastic changes to pedestrian activity in 2020: report
As the rate of pedestrian activity outside city centers grew by 50% in some places, pedestrians just outside Orlando's city center were 19 times more likely to be hit by a driver, StreetLight Data reports.
By Cailin Crowe • March 19, 2021 -
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$20B Chicago megaproject reaches deal with transit system
As part of the agreement, Landmark Development would build a $3.8 billion transit connection for the Chicago Transit Authority and Amtrak that the state would eventually buy, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
By Zachary Phillips • March 19, 2021 -
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Help wanted: Transport startups hire for 'sweet spot' between tech and policy
Companies like Waymo and Aurora are staffing up with Washington insiders as the autonomy sector seeks leaders who can tackle the intersection of public opinion and public policy.
By S.L. Fuller • March 19, 2021 -
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Court to decide if Maryland Purple Line project can move forward
The activists that filed the lawsuit — their third — claim the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued permits for the beleaguered light rail project, endangering local waters.
By Kim Slowey • March 17, 2021 -
High-speed rail would get $205B boost via new bill
The American High-Speed Rail Act, introduced by House Democrats last week, would invest in federal grants, incentivize private funding and prioritize support for regions underserved by air travel.
By Chris Teale • March 16, 2021 -
Uber, Lyft to share safety information on deactivated drivers
The rare collaboration between the ride-hailing giants will share details on those removed from the platforms for serious incidents like sexual assault.
By Chris Teale • March 15, 2021 -
Work halted on part of $9B Honolulu rail project due to incomplete design
Construction on a portion of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s rail project has stopped because of a lack of complete design drawings, according to its interim CEO.
By Zachary Phillips • March 15, 2021 -
Retrieved from Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
DOE to spend billions on electric vehicle R&D in jobs fight with China
President Biden's administration is tackling transportation electrification in part to prevent China from cornering a $23 trillion market in carbon-reducing tech, according to Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm.
By Robert Walton • March 11, 2021 -
Zykov, Aleksandr. (2020). "Portland" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
The end of another Sidewalk Labs-linked project highlights smart city sticking point
Portland Metro dropped its initiative with data platform Replica over privacy disagreements, a common obstacle that experts say local leaders can learn from.
By Cailin Crowe • March 11, 2021 -
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Calls for safer streets intensify amid 45% spike in pedestrian deaths
More than 53,400 people were killed by drivers over the past decade, Smart Growth America reports, with one expert blaming state and local governments for poor street designs.
By Chris Teale • March 10, 2021 -
Davis, Chad. (2020). "Minneapolis" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Congestion fell nearly 50% across major US cities in 2020: INRIX
Downtown travel volumes also dropped 44%, but some driver speeds were up to 42% faster, according to the company's annual traffic scorecard.
By Cailin Crowe • March 9, 2021 -
Retrieved from National Safety Council on March 05, 2021
Vehicle deaths reached 13-year high in 2020: National Safety Council
U.S. roadways saw a dramatic increase in fatalities despite a pandemic-fueled drop in driving, renewing calls to embrace "life-saving" vehicle technologies.
By Chris Teale • March 8, 2021 -
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Archer to expand air taxi network to Miami
Mayor Francis Suarez says the service, which is set to launch in 2024, will help people navigate water-locked areas and improve congestion.
By Chris Teale • Updated March 10, 2021 -
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Q&ANational Landing BID head explains 'most connected downtown' design
President and Executive Director Tracy Sayegh Gabriel said the Northern Virginia area, which is undergoing major transformations ahead of the arrival of Amazon's HQ2, has embraced people-centric and sustainable growth.
By Cailin Crowe • March 5, 2021
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