Transportation: Page 54
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gapersblock. (2011). "*Zoup*" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Q&ANew SUMC CEO ponders mobility sector's 'moment of inflection'
Benjamin de la Peña, who recently became CEO of the Shared-Use Mobility Center, discussed pandemic-fueled mobility opportunities and his unfinished business as the Seattle DOT's former innovation chief.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 28, 2021 -
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'Scooter-hailing' is on the horizon at Spin
The company has entered an exclusive partnership with Tortoise to bring three-wheeled teleoperated scooters to cities in North America and Europe.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 27, 2021 -
Uber pitches ride-sharing as a public transit mode
As the role of public transportation evolves amid COVID-19 recovery, Uber Transit has laid the foundation for an integrated, multi-modal transportation network of the future.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 26, 2021 -
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Advanced air mobility could be worth $115B by 2035: report
Public and private partners must collaborate to help the U.S. lead the industry, which could create 280,000 jobs, according to Deloitte and the Aerospace Industries Association.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 26, 2021 -
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Fleet electrification can have 'outsized influence' on EV adoption: RMI
Electrification will require a fundamental business restructuring, but if executed poorly "can be a series of very costly errors," according to a new report from Rocky Mountain Institute.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2021 -
How much federal funding will each state DOT receive?
California and Texas state DOTs will receive the most money from the COVID-19 emergency relief measure, with $918 million and $914 million, respectively.
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 25, 2021 -
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Buttigieg nomination for Transport Secretary advances to full Senate
Members of the Senate Commerce Committee voted 21-3 on Wednesday morning to advance the former South Bend, IN mayor, who could receive full approval before the week’s end.
By Chris Teale • Updated Jan. 27, 2021 -
City of Honolulu
Q&AHonolulu's resilience officer outlines path to carbon neutrality
Chief Resilience Officer Matthew Gonser discussed Honolulu's first Climate Action Plan and the creative way local leaders tackled tough climate conversations with local residents.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 21, 2021 -
Turner, Jeff. (2018). "Los Angeles Traffic" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
COVID ushers new cities to top of VMT climate index
StreetLight Data ranked 100 U.S. metro areas on vehicle miles traveled, use of active transportation and other metrics for its annual climate index.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 21, 2021 -
Cuomo announces $306B infrastructure plan for New York
Just one part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan, the redevelopment of Manhattan's Midtown West, is expected to create 196,000 jobs.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 20, 2021 -
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$4B worth of transit projects coming to DC metro area
Northern Virginia, the site of Amazon's second U.S. headquarters, will see a flurry of transportation projects over the next decade in an effort to become the most "well-connected downtown in the country."
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 19, 2021 -
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Q&AThe hot seat: 10 questions with Revel CEO Frank Reig
Amid evolving urban transportation trends, Reig discussed how Revel's shared moped service addresses safety, competition and the gig economy debate.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 19, 2021 -
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The debate over federal autonomous vehicle legislationAV policy should focus on safety and public trust, experts say
During a digital CES 2021 panel, public and private sector autonomous vehicle experts discussed the progress made since AV 4.0 was unveiled at least year's show, and the work that still needs to be done.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 15, 2021 -
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UPS, Verizon partner on 5G drone delivery in Florida
Many details on the partnership have yet to be disclosed, but the companies say 5G will be important to scaling delivery fleets.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 13, 2021 -
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Automotive tech takes the digital stage at CES 2021
Leading OEMs and automakers remotely tuned in to the annual electronics show to tout new innovations in V2X, electric and driverless technologies.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 12, 2021 -
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RMI details urgency of ride-hailing electrification
In an insight brief, the nonprofit listed technological capability, financial competitiveness and charging infrastructure as the three major barriers to TNC electrification.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 8, 2021 -
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Urban mobility will center on MaaS, driverless delivery: report
As cities look to manage their curb space amid increasing dependence on shared mobility and delivery services, cooperation between cities and the private sector will be essential, Lux Research found.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 8, 2021 -
Screenshot from AV TEST Initiative webinar
USDOT head Elaine Chao resigns following Capitol insurrection
Chao said the department will help Pete Buttigieg, President-elect Joe Biden's pick for transportation secretary, assume the post.
By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 8, 2021 -
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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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 -
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Q&AMeet 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.
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OpinionFor 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 -
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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
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