NACTO guide offers cities best practices in handling mobility data

The guide suggests cities should protect data, keep it open and shared among partners, and remain transparent around its collection.

By Jason Plautz • June 4, 2019

Los Angeles adding e-bikes, bike-share stations

Central neighborhoods will get more than 20 new stations near transit stops and other attractions, as well as more than 300 electric bikes.

By Chris Teale • June 4, 2019

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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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Skip pulls scooters from DC, San Francisco after fire

The company said it would investigate after the fire in Washington appeared to start around the scooter's battery pack.

By Chris Teale • June 4, 2019

Boeing, Booz Allen Hamilton, Google commit to Charleston, SC traffic mitigation campaign

The Charleston Regional Development Alliance spearheaded Reboot the Commute to encourage businesses to reduce traffic congestion, especially during peak travel times.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 3, 2019

British Columbia law requires 100% clean vehicle sales by 2040

The new ZEV goals — which have been in the works since last November — bring British Columbia in line with Quebec and 10 U.S. states that have passed ZEV mandates.

By Jason Plautz • June 3, 2019

Are cities the Green New Deal's most viable frontier?

New York City and Los Angeles want to put a local spin on the national version — though the plans may be tricky to replicate.

By Chris Teale • June 3, 2019

Miami region releases collaborative resilience strategy

Resilient305 expands beyond climate issues to focus on cultivating financial stability and advancing public health priorities.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 31, 2019

Uber will ban riders with low ratings in new campaign

The initiative, which aims to foster respect between riders and drivers, will deactivate riders with ratings that are "significantly below average."

By Jason Plautz • May 30, 2019

LA Metro to install informational touchscreens along rail line

The interactive screens will display rail and bus arrival times, service alerts, system maps and targeted display advertisements.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 30, 2019

FlixBus expands service to East Coast

The European long-distance carrier, which already operates on the West Coast, lets customers purchase tickets to offset their carbon emissions.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 29, 2019

GM, Bechtel plan thousands of fast charging stations across US

Construction on the first installations is scheduled to begin later this year, with stations concentrated in dense, urban environments.

By Robert Walton • May 29, 2019

US House subcommittee clears $137B transportation spending bill

The legislation for FY 2020 represents a $6 billion increase over FY 2019 spending levels, although it could face a rocky road in Congress.

By Jason Plautz • May 28, 2019

Sacramento to offer students free transit starting this fall

The program is expected to drastically increase Sacramento Regional Transit's student ridership, up to 600% in the first year.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated June 17, 2019

Uber seeks approval for drone deliveries

Uber Elevate has filed an application with the Federal Aviation Administration to deliver food in the San Diego market. An answer is expected by June 10.

By Alicia Kelso • May 28, 2019

Google Assistant voice feature accesses real-time NYC transit data

Users can ask when a train is coming and receive an estimated time of arrival, as well as walking directions to the station.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 24, 2019

Report: Mayors shift talking points to reflect health, environmental issues

Infrastructure and economic development remain the biggest concerns, but other areas have moved into the spotlight as city leaders deal with myriad issues.

By Chris Teale • May 24, 2019

Maven car-sharing service to exit 8 cities

The GM-owned startup will not disclose the markets it is exiting, but said it will focus on cities with the strongest demand and growth opportunities.

By Kristin Musulin • May 23, 2019

Lyft integrates Citi Bike into its app

The company announced it would invest $100 million in Citi Bike over the next five years, saying this app update is one of its "biggest plays to date toward multimodality."

By Kristin Musulin • May 23, 2019

Elon Musk shares rendering of Vegas people mover project

The Boring Company plans to complete the project in time for CES 2021 — an event that faces potential rescheduling due to lingering coronavirus restrictions.

By Katie Pyzyk , Kristin Musulin • Updated July 23, 2020

Louisville, KY transit authority launches MaaS platform

TARC has launched a mobility app and a Dynamic Trip Planner to help riders plan trips across multiple modes of transportation.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 23, 2019

Spin, Swiftmile to pilot solar-powered scooter stations

The docking stations will be installed on sidewalks in Washington, DC and Ann Arbor, MI over a 60-day pilot period to charge scooters and reduce clutter.

By Chris Teale • May 23, 2019

SAE International to form microbility data standards consortium

Miami-Dade County, Jump, Spin and Populus have signed on as initial partners of the consortium, which aims to develop best practices for storing and sharing micromobility data.

By Jason Plautz • May 23, 2019

Uber circulates petition over San Francisco airport pickup rule

The city has been under fire for transportation changes at the airport since it passed a rule in 2018 limiting taxi pickups to drivers with specific medallions.

By Jason Plautz • May 23, 2019

NACTO releases guide to improve intersection designs

The report aims to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety by reducing turning speeds, improving visibility and giving bikes the right of way.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 22, 2019

Oakland, CA bike-share pilot caters to people with disabilities

The 26-week adaptive bike-share program began earlier this month with handcycles, footcycles and a side-by-side tandem bike.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 22, 2019