Autonomous Cars
Can Robotaxis Handle London's Famously Tangled Streets?
Black Cab drivers say autonomous cars won’t be able to handle London’s unique conditions.
Hochul Reverses Course on Robotaxis
New York Governor Kathy Hochul withdrew a budget proposal that would have allowed autonomous taxi operators to start deploying their cars in the state.
Atlanta to Launch Autonomous Electric Shuttle
The half-mile system will be California-based Glydways’ first self-driving shuttle system.
Tesla Launches Unsupervised Robotaxis in Austin
The company has been operating autonomous taxis with human safety drivers in the car in Austin since last June.
Waymo Robotaxis Launch in Miami
The self-driving car service has logged over 127 miles in other U.S. markets.
Planning Trends for 2026: States and Cities Take Initiative, Passenger Rail Gains Steam, and the Costs of AI Revealed
With federal funding for everything from transportation projects to housing assistance under threat, city and state governments are poised to take a stronger role in building strong, resilient local economies and public services.
NY Governor Wants to Allow Robotaxis Statewide — Except in NYC
Gov. Hochul will introduce legislation to set up a framework for deploying autonomous cars in one of the nation’s most restrictive markets.
Waymo Sues Santa Monica Over Attempt to Ban Them From Overnight Charging Stations
The robotaxi operator and the city are embroiled in competing lawsuits over an overnight charging facility that residents say causes disruption in the neighborhood.
Waymo is Paying Humans to Close its Doors
The company is using an app to notify Los Angeles tow operators when robotaxis need human assistance.
If Robotaxis Can’t Handle a Blackout, What Would Happen During an Earthquake?
The chaos that ensued when San Francisco traffic lights went dark reveals autonomous cars’ lack of preparation for serious disasters and emergencies.
If Self-Driving Systems Imitate Human Drivers, Are They any Safer?
Tesla’s ‘Mad Max’ mode and other self-driving systems often flout traffic laws — just like human drivers.
California Threatens to Suspend Tesla Sales Over ‘Deceptive’ Sales Language
The company says it won’t comply with an order to change its marketing of ‘self-driving’ features, which could lead to a 30 day sales ban and a possible manufacturing ban in the state.
San Francisco Power Outage Leaves Waymos Stranded at Intersections
The company says its vehicles are trained to treat non-functional traffic lights as four-way stops, but videos show Waymos stopped on city streets during a major outage on Saturday.
After Self-Driving Taxis Hinder Emergency Response, Governors Highway Safety Association and Waymo Issue Guide for First Responders
The guide trains public servants on how to interact with autonomous cars.
California Data Reveals that Waymo Cars Spend Almost Half Their Time Driving Around Empty
Although ‘deadheading’ time has gone down, Waymos still spend much of their time creating traffic without passengers.
Waymo Robotaxis Under Investigation for Dangerous Driving Near School Buses
This isn’t the first federal investigation for the Alphabet-owned company, which was forced to issue two recalls earlier this year due to safety concerns over the cars’ “unexpected behavior.”
4 States, DC Enacted Robotaxi Laws This Year
As autonomous carmakers deploy self-driving cars in more cities, states are scrambling to regulate the technology.
Tesla Found Partly Liable in Fatal Autopilot Crash
The Miami ruling is the first to find the company partly responsible in a crash that killed one pedestrian and injured another.
What Happens When a Robotaxi Gets Pulled Over?
In Phoenix, a police officer who pulled over a Waymo driving in the wrong lane was “unable to issue citation to computer.”
Texas Safety Advocates Raise Alarm in Advance of Tesla Robotaxi Launch
The company plans to deploy self-driving taxis in Austin with no oversight from state or local transportation agencies.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
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