Connecticut DOT to run first automated transit bus in US

CTDOT received a $2 million grant to deploy the program along a 9-mile transit corridor, including three 40-foot battery electric heavy-duty buses. 

By Cailin Crowe • June 30, 2020

Via, St. Louis Metro partner for on-demand service

Via Metro STL marks the city's first on-demand service offering to bolster public transit use, especially as the city slowly relaxes stay-at-home orders. 

By Kristin Musulin • June 30, 2020

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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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4 cities win smart intersection challenge to reduce congestion

Austin, TX will use Parsons' intelligent intersection software to retime traffic signals, potentially leading to a 40% reduction in congestion.

By Cailin Crowe • June 29, 2020

CARB delays reporting deadline for fleets under California clean trucks rule

The California Air Resources Board moved the deadline for its one-time reporting requirement under the Advanced Clean Trucks regulation to May 1.

By S.L. Fuller • Updated April 7, 2021

Electrify America completes nation's first cross-country EV fast charging corridor

Meanwhile, a new analysis from The Brattle Group found the U.S. may need up to $125 billion in investment by 2030 to serve growth in the zero-emission transportation sector.

By Robert Walton • June 26, 2020

After years of debate, NYC approves scooter pilot program

City council passed a law requiring the launch of a shared micromobility pilot by March 1, 2021 — though some council members are still concerned about safety and charging capacity. 

By Chris Teale • June 26, 2020

Denver's traffic crossings to get an AI makeover

Technology from IoT company Boulder AI will use speed vectors to track pedestrians in an intersection and change crosswalk times as needed.

By Chris Teale • June 25, 2020

Transit agencies weigh security forces amid calls to defund police

U.S. cities are reassessing transit policing in an effort to address issues of systemic racism. "This is about reimagining what safety looks like," one transit official said.

By Jason Plautz • June 25, 2020

$9M grant readies I-70 for autonomous trucks, platooning

The grant indicates federal and state governments are looking at testing the technology out on crucial routes. But, in some limited cases, driverless technology is ready to deploy now. 

By Jim Stinson • June 23, 2020

NUMO urges Congress to reprioritize INVEST Act

The New Urban Mobility alliance and a signing coalition of nine mobility organizations are calling for more affordable and safe transportation access in the new reauthorization bill.

By Kristin Musulin • June 22, 2020

Smart city groups reshape networking norms with virtual events

The coronavirus pandemic has forced major events to go virtual, creating a host of new, inclusive standards for industry events and information sharing. 

By Cailin Crowe • June 22, 2020

Uber enters first SaaS partnership in Marin County, CA

Starting July 1, an integration of Marin Transit's services and the Transportation Authority of Marin's discounts will be available via the Uber app.

By Kristin Musulin • June 19, 2020

Transit advocates dismiss 'baked-in, societal' density bias

New reports from the Tri-State Transportation Campaign and Green For All offer dozens of recommendations to build safer systems for transportation amid coronavirus recovery.

By Kristin Musulin • June 18, 2020

5 focal points needed to develop a smart city

Given the pace at which new technology is overtaking social infrastructure, cities must "up their game" with a greater sense of focus and urgency. 

By Clint Vince and Jennifer Morrissey • June 18, 2020

Lyft pledges all-EV fleet by 2030

The ride-hailing company said it would work with drivers to transition their cars to electric vehicles, a move it called a "radical shift in strategy."

By Chris Teale • June 18, 2020

Santa Monica, CA to pilot zero emissions delivery zone

Local leaders said the pilot program in the city's downtown commercial core will help them achieve ambitious emissions goals by 2028.

By Chris Teale • June 17, 2020

NHTSA unveils tracking tool for AV testing

The tool, born of the agency's AV TEST initiative, breaks autonomous vehicle test information into three categories: locations, state info and company info.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated Sept. 3, 2020

Smart intersection insights: Data-driven traffic signals in Las Vegas

See how Las Vegas is leveraging smart technology to optimize its entire transportation network.

By Jean Pilon-Bignell, VP of Business Development, Government Smart Cities at Geotab • June 12, 2020

10% drop in cities' VMT could reap major climate benefits: report

COVID-19 presents a "window of opportunity" for cities to mitigate transportation's impact on climate, StreetLight Data's Martin Morzynski said. A small reduction in VMT is one place to start.

By Chris Teale • June 11, 2020

How transit, TNCs can collaborate post-COVID

A new white paper encourages transit agencies to consider actions that ensure commuter safety, such as partnering with ride-hailing companies to transport riders from low-density areas.

By Jason Plautz • June 11, 2020

Denver's trash, Houston's treasure: How a bike fleet deal saved a trip to the scrapyard

When Denver Bike Sharing shuttered its BCycle program in early 2020, Houston Bike Share saw an opportunity to expand its own fleet, saving thousands of dollars along the way.

By Kristin Musulin • June 10, 2020

Honda resumes most operations after cyberattack

The malware spread throughout the company's networks, initially rendering its computer services, email and other internal systems inaccessible, though Honda said no data was compromised.

By Samantha Schwartz • June 10, 2020

House transport bill proposes $250M in grants to reduce congestion

The INVEST in America Act would fund local projects to reduce gridlock at a time when city leaders fear congestion could worsen amid COVID-19 recovery.

By Chris Teale • June 9, 2020

San Luis Obispo, CA named best US city for biking

The third annual PeopleForBikes ratings celebrates the ridership, safety, network, reach and acceleration of bicycle programs — but indicates U.S. cities have a long way to go.

By Kristin Musulin • June 9, 2020

Beep CEO: AV safety, consolidation and post-pandemic ops

The Florida-based autonomous vehicle startup has managed to prioritize people-first expansion, despite its temporary pause of people-moving services. 

By Kristin Musulin • June 8, 2020