Considering Ways to Prevent America's Deadliest Type of Bike Crash
"Overtaking" crashes have led to more than 600 cyclist fatalities in recent years.
City in Florida Makes Scooter Intruders Think Twice
Barging into town unannounced can have competitive consequences.
Trump Administration Takes First Step in Weakening Fuel Economy Standards
If finalized, the EPA proposal would also revoke California’s ability to set its own goals used by 13 other states and ignite a fresh legal battle.
EPA Administrator Seeks ‘50-State Solution’ to Fuel Economy Standards
Democratic senators grilled Andrew Wheeler over a draft proposal to freeze limits in model year 2020, against the wishes of California and 13 other states.
At Crossroads for Dockless Bikeshare, Seattle Chooses to Go Big
Although Ofo is pulling its yellow bikes from the streets, leaders in the Emerald City have authorized an expansion of the popular privately operated dockless bikes.
Senators Want to Double Funding for Putting Commercial Drones in the Air
A bipartisan amendment would double 2019 funding for FAA’s efforts to integrate drones into national airspace.
This Georgia County Integrated GIS With Its Transportation System to Improve Mobility
State freeway projects and traffic from nearby Atlanta create congestion only artificial intelligence can handle.
The Data Behind ‘Hot Cars’ in the N.Y. Subway System
Nobody wants to ride in an overheated steel box in the middle of summer.
N.Y.C. Council Vote Looms on Capping Number of Uber and Lyft Vehicles
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Trump administration OKs Wisconsin governor’s plan … executive shakeup in Austin city manager’s office … and San Diego’s water billing audit.
Privacy Concerns Raised With Connecticut’s $10 Million Electronic Tolling Study
“If Connecticut does not restrict how it shares toll information, state tolls could become an on-ramp for the federal government’s deportation machine,” the ACLU says.
New York City Lawsuit Seeks Signal Upgrades for Blind Pedestrians
"I just don’t want to die trying to cross the street,” says one of the visually impaired plaintiffs in the case.
Key GOP Lawmaker Releases Last-Ditch Infrastructure Plan
U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster’s draft bill includes gasoline and diesel tax hikes.
A Blueprint For A Modern, Regional Transportation System
But a new report says there’s still a ways to go investing in the right technology, infrastructure and policies.
A Federal Court Will Deal With the Latest Flashpoint in the E-Scooter Wars
As Bird and other companies feel local regulatory heat across the nation, a recent legal action in Milwaukee is worth watching.
1.6 Million Parking Spaces for 83,141 Households?
Study of five cities finds “lavish” amounts of parking.
N.Y. Subway Chief’s Lack of a Mayoral Meeting Raises Eyebrows
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Utah sexual assault evidence tracking … Pennsylvania weatherization funding … and a Guam official’s teachable moment.
Seattle’s Trackless Electric Backbone
When transportation planners drool over the Emerald City’s transit successes, they shouldn’t overlook the decades of investments in this legacy asset.
Portland, Maine Ready to Flip Switch on Smart Traffic Signals
The city hopes a new tech upgrade will cut wait times at one difficult commuter bottleneck by 20 to 30 percent.
Georgia Studying Takeover of World’s Busiest Airport
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Northern California wildfire emergency … child care center lead risk … trouble for Utah school funding bill … and Richmond’s big bus realignment.
In and Around Boston, the Green Line Gets Many Green Lights
The MBTA’s new GLX project will connect to America’s oldest subway line and surface corridors seeing major investments in transit-priority signals. Here’s what’s underway.
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