Where Are the Most Distracted Drivers? Where Are the Safest?
Drivers in some regions of the country display riskier behavior behind the wheel than drivers in others, new data indicates. And some analysts say state laws may play a difference.
Should the Hyperloop Be for Cities or Suburbia?
One company is making progress on the technology, but where it ends up is an open question.
Thousands of Uber Drivers Fail Maryland’s State Screening Requirements
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Philly parking app shutting down; San Luis Obispo’s controversial spoof video; and New York’s shuttered prisons for sale.
A Tough 4-Year Journey for the World’s Largest Tunnel Boring Machine
Watch Bertha crash through the concrete finish line and the challenging 9,270-foot journey under Seattle to get there.
Denver’s Multi-Pronged Approach to Reducing Traffic Fatalities
The city’s Vision Zero Action Plan involves a map-based survey, data analysis and rapid response to identify “communities of concern” within a broader “high injury network.”
Congressional Lawmakers Mull Need for Reliable Transportation Funding
“We can’t keep pulling these rabbits out of our hat,” said U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta during a House subcommittee meeting on Wednesday.
How the I-85 Collapse in Atlanta Could Be an Opportunity
The structural failure of a busy section of interstate highway in Georgia’s car-reliant largest capital city could have a silver lining.
Major Fire in Atlanta Causes Interstate Highway Bridge to Collapse
Drivers in and around Georgia’s largest city are going to face difficult commutes “for the foreseeable future.”
‘Surge Parking’ Pilot Prompts ‘Revenue Piggy Bank’ Worries in Chicago
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: California’s big infrastructure funding proposal; Bridgegate sentencing; and Nevada’s state worker unionization bill.
When Self-Driving Cars Will Be on the Road, According to the People Making Them
A disparity in responses is exacerbated by varying definitions of “autonomous.”
House Transportation Chair Describes ‘Political Realities’ of Infrastructure Package
U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster indicated Tuesday that any federal infrastructure legislation that takes shape could reward states with projects that can happen sooner, rather than later.
Isolated Rural Communities Brace for Trump’s Essential Air Service Cuts
Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: A massive fire in Raleigh raises big safety questions; New Mexico legislature adjourns without a balanced budget; and New Hampshire looks to millennial gamblers to raise revenue.
Trump Budget Chief: Administration Wants to Move HUD Money to Infrastructure Package
White House Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney indicated the same is true for U.S. Department of Transportation dollars.
The Long Journey to ‘Shovel Ready’ for Silicon Valley’s Train of the Future
On major infrastructure investments, “state and local leaders face strong incentives towards inaction,” the managing director of the Stanford Global Projects Center writes in a guest article.
The Future of Growing Cities Rests in Smart Transit
In a guest article, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia looks at how the strength a local transportation system is reflected in the health and mobility of residents as well as in the resilience of the city.
More States Debate Requiring Seat Belts on School Buses
Only six states—California, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York and Texas — have laws requiring seat belts on school buses.
New Kiosk-less Bikeshare Unveiled in Austin During SXSW
Spin believes its approach to bike sharing will help solve the last-mile transit issue in our cities.
Scofflaw City? Cash-Strapped East Cleveland Battles to Retain Contested Red-Light Cameras
Collections agents press traffic ticket holders for payment while the Ohio Supreme Court reviews red-light cases from across the state.
Trump Discusses Infrastructure With Elon Musk, Other Business Leaders
Public-private partnerships are seen as key part of the president’s plans for $1 trillion in infrastructure investment.
Is the TIGER Grant Program About to Get ‘Slashed’?
U.S. Senate lawmakers suggested Wednesday that the infrastructure funding program could be imperiled by budget priorities President Trump is expected to push for.
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