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

Helbiz to acquire Skip in latest micromobility consolidation

The deal will enable Skip to continue operating as its own brand with opportunities for further global expansion and technology development.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 4, 2020

Chicago FY21 budget 'undermines' ride-hail congestion tax

The $12.8 billion blueprint will divert $16 million generated by the tax from the Chicago Transit Authority to the city's general fund, a move local groups called "disappointing."

By Cailin Crowe • Dec. 3, 2020

Coalition urges renewed safety focus for AV legislation

If Congress tries again to regulate the technology, it should avoid the pitfalls of prior bills and ensure that all road users are properly protected, according to a coalition of over 55 industry groups.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 2, 2020

Brightline, Disney strike deal for high-speed rail station near Orlando, FL

The Disney Springs rail station would provide a connection from Walt Disney World to other Florida locations including Orlando International Airport. 

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2020

USDOT pushes swift implementation of first pedestrian safety plan

The Pedestrian Safety Action Plan details proposed actions around street infrastructure, training and Vision Zero policies, but falls short on a promise of Complete Streets.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 1, 2020

Contractors reach $250M settlement with Maryland DOT

The department reached an agreement settling financial claims and ending litigation over the $5.6 billion Purple Line project near Washington, DC.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 30, 2020

Portland, OR city employees to pilot e-cargo bikes

This will be Saris Infrastructure's second pilot of its battery-electric, pedal-assist cargo bike, following a recent fleet test in Madison, WI.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 30, 2020