Real-time tracking now available for some city school buses
New York City’s efforts to modernize school transportation have been dogged by delays — like its buses — but this new effort will allow parents and schools to monitor them.
Gulf Coast Passenger Rail to Restart as 17-Year Dispute is Resolved
Amtrak and freight railroads said they struck a deal to revive the route. It’s a bright spot for passenger rail advocates who hope to see service expand as new federal infrastructure funding flows.
Backlash Over New ‘Buy America’ Rules for Infrastructure Projects
State and local transportation agencies are concerned the feds are moving too fast in imposing tighter requirements, complicating a wave of new construction.
Are We Building Cyber Vulnerability into EV Charging Infrastructure?
Amid a nationwide push to electrify transportation, observers said that cybersecurity doesn’t get appropriate attention.
States test an electrifying idea: Roads that can recharge your EV
A few states are testing induction road-charging networks to power electric vehicles as they're driving using coils embedded in the pavement.
How data sharing revs up mobility decisions
What’s the expected usage for rural EV charging stations? A new data platform lets transportation managers predict energy savings for mobility programs from shared program data.
States Test an Electrifying Idea: Roads That Can Recharge Your EV
Some states will embed electromagnetic coils in roads to recharge electric vehicles while they’re moving.
The Infrastructure Law, One Year In
Local officials are still expressing appreciation for all the extra federal funding. But some, along with Republican lawmakers, are seeking tweaks on permitting and in other areas to make accessing and spending the money easier.
4 Considerations for Building Out Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
COMMENTARY | Policymakers and businesses will need to make important choices about chargers as more EVs hit the road. Here are some key things to keep in mind.
In a Rural Corner of the West, a Local Level Push to Revive Passenger Rail
Cuts in the late 1970s ended Amtrak service across southern Montana. Now, a county-led coalition wants to bring it back.
How California’s Initiative to Fund Electric Vehicles Went Terribly Wrong
Prop. 30 had widespread support. Then Governor Newsom and billionaires got involved.
It’s Been a Good Election Year for Transportation Funding
Nationwide, voters approved most of the proposals on the ballot to fund roads and transit, unlocking billions in new revenue for projects.
High Stakes for Transportation in Governors Races
Incoming governors will have big decisions to make about roads and transit and how projects are paid for.
Fewer Car-Deer Crashes with Permanent Daylight Savings
COMMENTARY | Adopting permanent daylight saving time in the United States would reduce deer-vehicle collisions, report researchers.
Michigan Test Drives Country’s First Mobility Officer
Trevor Pawl hopes transformations in the automotive industry will also help state government replace “Depression Era departmental structures” with more nimble organizations.
Should Homeowners or Cities Maintain Sidewalks?
Denver voters are set to weigh in on the question in next week’s election, while also deciding on a tax that could help pay for sidewalk upgrades.
Beyond Passenger Cars and Pickups: 5 Questions Answered About Electrifying Trucks
As California goes on regulating air pollution, other states often follow – including the Golden State’s ambitious goals for cleaning up emissions from trucking.
The Economic Hotspots Outside of Downtowns
Development in and around cities is different than it was a generation ago. New research looks at the emergence of “activity centers,” asset-rich hubs peppered throughout metro areas.
Feds Call for State-Local Cooperation on Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety
The Biden administration is urging state DOTs to turn to local governments as they plan for projects to make streets safer for people outside of vehicles.
Why Many Fire Departments Aren’t Ready for Electric Vehicles
When EV batteries go up in flames, they present different challenges than car fires involving gasoline. Route Fifty spoke with an expert about the new risks and how firefighters can prepare.
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