List of Trump’s Likely Infrastructure Priorities Emerges
These 50 projects may get quick attention if the president’s ambitious agenda moves forward in the nation’s capital.
10 Ideas for Mayors Looking to Manage the Transition to Autonomous Vehicles
AVs don’t have to spell the death of walkable cities.
Mayors Hear From Bill Ford on Autonomous Vehicles and Other Emerging Technologies
“We don’t have all the answers,” the Ford Motor Co. executive chairman said. “We often don’t even know what the questions are.”
As Uber Teams Up With Public Sector, Tensions Over Trade Secrets and Transparency
“The Legislature really needs to clarify what the public policy is going to be,” according to the city manager of Altamonte Springs, Florida.
Video: Goats Help Prevent Wildfires in Southern California
Caltrans utilizes the animals to eat invasive species and eliminate potential ignition points that could blow up into big fires.
Amid Infrastructure Crisis, Accessibility-Minded Agencies Are Needed More Than Ever
“Transportation agencies know surprisingly little about the people and places that they serve…” said MassDOT’s secretary at a Brookings Institution event in Washington, D.C.
Seattle-Area Transit Agency Takes Major Step to Build a Zero-Emissions Bus Fleet
After the successful testing of battery-electric technology, King County Metro plans to roll out the nation’s largest such system of environmentally friendly buses.
Uber Is Finally Giving The Public a Glimpse of Its Stunning Trove of Transit Data
The new project is launching as Uber attempts to soften its image with cities worldwide.
A $10 Billion Overhaul of New York’s JFK Airport Isn’t Going to Fix Its Biggest Problem
“You look at airports all across the globe and one is better than the next,” says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “They are all ahead of where we are.”
California County Supervisors Fed Up With Legislative Inaction on Road Funding
A $70 billion backlog of projects isn’t helping the situation in the Golden State.
New York’s Other Costly and Long-Delayed Transportation Megaproject
Huzzah! The first phase of the expensive Second Avenue subway is open for business after a tortured 100-year history. But don’t overlook the even-more-expensive and delayed East Side Access project.
Fresno’s Formula to Spur Downtown Revitalization
In California’s Central Valley, financial incentives and the prospect of a future high-speed rail connection to the Bay Area are helping to drive development. But there’s some uncertainty, too.
If Cap-and-Trade Falters, What’s Next for California’s Bullet Train Funding?
A top high-speed rail official in the Golden State shares his thoughts on what could be a big stumbling block.
The Next Great American Streetlight Conversion
Chicago wants 270,000 fixtures around the city to be LEDs within four years.
WMATA’s Latest Black Eye: Half of Safety Inspection Team Disciplined Following Derailment
The agency that operates the D.C. Metrorail system took major personnel action, including firing six employees, as part of an ongoing investigation into a July 29 derailment.
Calif. Regulators vs. Uber's New S.F. Deployment; Baltimore Mayor’s Hand-Delivered Letter to Trump
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown’s request of Obama before leaving office; a new Trump-inspired civics lesson in Maine school; and casino troubles ahead in South Bend.
Tax Measures Seen as Essential for Big Infrastructure Programs
Experts debate raising money from repatriation of offshore profits, tout importance of municipal bonds.
Route Fifty Roadmap: Raleigh’s New Union Station Starts to Take Shape
Incremental infrastructure improvements are laying the foundation for a bigger future in North Carolina’s capital city.
Feds Press Albany Over ‘I Love N.Y.’ Highway Signs
The Empire State doubled down on the tourism campaign local officials find obnoxious and unsafe last summer, even with the Federal Highway Administration threatening $1.7 billion in funding.
Driver’s Licenses for Unauthorized Immigrants: 2016 State Policy Updates
A look at the latest policies and implementation efforts in the 12 states and District of Columbia where driver’s licenses are being issued to unauthorized immigrants.
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