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

Boston roadmap details 10-minute EV access for all

The roadmap hinges on three key goals: widespread adoption of electrification; affordable and convenient access to charging infrastructure; and electrification of Boston's municipal fleet. 

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 25, 2020

Understanding the risk of swappable e-scooter batteries

These three critical tests will need to be passed to determine if swappable e-scooter batteries can overcome their safety and sustainability risks.

By Scott Rushforth • Nov. 25, 2020

Cycling activity increased 11% YOY in September

The increase in cycling is not felt evenly across cities, Streetlight Data found. Many larger metro-areas with developed bike infrastructure have seen declines in activity compared to smaller cities. 

By Cailin Crowe • Nov. 24, 2020

Biden promises support, collaboration with US mayors

"Blue cities, red cities, it doesn't matter. They're all American cities ... and they deserve the full support of an American president," President-elect Joe Biden said in a virtual meeting with the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 24, 2020

California regulator approves fare-based AV services

The California Public Utilities Commission approved two programs that will allow companies to accept compensation on fare-based shared AV services.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 23, 2020

Lime reports first profitable quarter

CEO Wayne Ting said the scooter company is seeing record ridership in many cities, and teased offerings that will unlock new mobility opportunities in 2021.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 20, 2020

Las Vegas City Council votes to advance The Boring Co. Loop

In an unanimous decision Wednesday, the council elected to move forward with plans for the proposed transportation loop beneath the Las Vegas Strip.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated Dec. 17, 2020

LA unveils plans for transportation tech innovation zone

The zone will enable public-private collaboration on new tech, with the first pilot involving a last-mile, zero-emission delivery service via a fleet of robots. 

By Cailin Crowe • Nov. 19, 2020

Cycling-friendly cities scramble to combat rising bike thefts

Bike Index found thefts increased 68% from March to September, running incongruous to cities' investments in cycling infrastructure and support.

By Amanda Loudin • Nov. 19, 2020

Uber confirms sale of AV arm to Aurora Innovation

Uber will offload its Advanced Technologies Group and invest $400 million into Aurora as part of the deal, which is expected to close in early 2021.

By Chris Teale • Updated Dec. 8, 2020

Biden unveils DOT transition team

Phillip Washington, CEO of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, will lead the president-elect's team of experts focused on the Department of Transportation.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 16, 2020

The Prop 22 debate revealed a need for more equitable mobility in California

Just as the pandemic exposed grave vulnerabilities in Los Angeles' tattered mobility safety net, so too did the AB5 saga.

By Dave Gallon • Nov. 16, 2020

Amazon expands in-garage delivery to 4K cities

The expansion means "millions more" Prime members will benefit from the contactless package delivery, the company said, which could reduce curb congestion.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 13, 2020

Tampa Bay weighs competing aerial transit projects

The City of Clearwater, FL OK'd the study of a two-mile gondola system last week, just months after it passed a resolution to support the exploration of maglev aerial transit.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 12, 2020

Lyft may wade further into restaurant delivery

The ride-sharing company is interested in creating a delivery model without a consumer-facing marketplace that could potentially lower commission rates. 

By Julie Littman • Nov. 12, 2020

Behind the scrutiny of Bird's fleet manager program

A recent media report said Bird's fleet manager program is "luring contract workers into debt," while some contractors say the program has been lucrative.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 11, 2020

Virgin Hyperloop successfully tests human travel in 'surreal' 6-second trip

Company CTO Josh Giegel and Director of Passenger Experience Sara Luchian took a ride at the Las Vegas test site, following more than 400 unoccupied tests.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 10, 2020

Ride-hailing could have a 'deterrent effect' on sexual assault: study

Researchers found a 1% increase in pickups by Uber in New York City led to a decrease of 48 reported cases. Despite this, concerns loom over incidents involving drivers.

By Chris Teale • Updated Nov. 9, 2020

Austin, TX braces for change following Prop A's approval

Councilmember Ann Kitchen said the city's property tax bills have already been adjusted and efforts are beginning to select leadership for the Austin Transit Partnership.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 5, 2020

CA's Prop 22 passage could bring further challenges to ride-hail regulations

Voters approved the initiative with 58% of the vote, according to unofficial tallies. While labor advocates warn it will undermine drivers, it could embolden companies towards similar efforts elsewhere.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 5, 2020

NYC releases terms of e-scooter pilot

The city's Department of Transportation issued an RFEI for the program, slated to begin in March. Operators now face tough competition to serve what has long been the nation's largest untapped market.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 30, 2020

MTA service cuts could cost New York region $65B

An economic study from NYU's Rudin Center for Transportation revealed the consequences of proposed service cuts if the transit agency does not receive at least $12 billion in federal relief.

By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 30, 2020

Prop 22 will shake up fundamental insurance policies

No matter which side of the fence the California ballot measure falls, it will shake up the gig economy and impact operator insurance strategies.

By Wil Hamory • Oct. 29, 2020

10 statewide ballot measures to watch: results

Of the 10 ballot initiatives identified last week as "measures to watch," only one — a rent control initiative in California — failed at the polls.

By Kristin Musulin , Chris Teale , Cailin Crowe • Updated Nov. 4, 2020