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Feds say robotaxis interfering with first responders is a 'functional insufficiency,' demand solutions by August
The NHTSA issued a letter to autonomous carmakers, noting that 'Every second matters when law enforcement officers, firefighters, or paramedics are answering a call.'
4th of July fireworks cause mass chaos for Waymos in San Francisco
Dozens of robotaxis stalled, and one drove over live fireworks, during the July 4th holiday.
Texas town's data center ban challenged by state senator
In June, San Marcos became the first city in Texas to prohibit data centers.
Indianapolis could establish special zoning district for data centers
A city commission advanced a proposal that would establish guardrails for data centers within city limits.
California company proposes building data center in oil field
A California company hopes to avoid opposition by placing a new data center in an existing oil field.
Uber and Waymo part ways in Phoenix
The companies ended a three-year pilot program, with Waymo saying it plans to keep its Phoenix robotaxi fleet available through its own app.
AI promises to finally make public engagement meaningful. We put it to the test.
Everything you need to know about how we analyzed the 13,000+ comments submitted in the federal government’s request for information on Surface Transportation Reauthorization — and how you can do it in your own agency’s public engagement.
Tesla's steering wheel-less Cybercabs spotted on Austin streets
The company is testing 34 of its robotaxis in downtown Austin, but they have not been approved for public use.
Poll: 75% of Americans oppose data centers near their homes
As they proliferate across the country, data centers face growing backlash from communities concerned about their rapid growth and unknown impacts.
Minneapolis ordinance would halt new data centers for 5 months
The city council approved the temporary moratorium, which now heads to the mayor's desk.
Feds want to make brake pedals optional in AVs
A proposed rule change would no longer require carmakers to include manual brake pedals or steering wheels in fully self-driving cars.
A planner's guide to AI prompting: Getting from vague to valuable
What you ask AI matters as much as which AI you use. Understanding effective prompt engineering can help you ask better questions.
Reuters: Tesla showed European regulators 'misleading' safety data to get FSD approved
A Reuters investigation showed that Tesla inflated safety claims in its self-reported data to Dutch and Swedish regulators.
GM CEO says AI writes 90% of code for its self-driving cars
The statement prompts questions about the reliability of using AI for 'safety-critical' software.
Waymo recalls most of fleet after robotaxis keep driving through work zones
Waymo cars drove into active freeway construction zones in 13 separate incidents in Phoenix and San Francisco.
Cool Routes app plots shady walks in arid Arizona
Alternate routes provided by the app reduced the heat experienced during the walk by an average of 4.5 degrees.
Seattle bans data centers for a year
The city council approved the measure after five 'mystery' projects raised concerns among residents and city leaders.
Minneapolis council proposes permitting framework for robotaxis
City leaders say they don't want to be left behind as Waymo and other companies eye the city for the expansion of self-driving fleets.
Luxury condo owners fight robotaxis in the most San Francisco conflict ever
Waymos parking in a condo building's garage are causing headaches as they get stuck and block other cars from exiting.
Texas bars data centers from raising utility costs for residents
Gov. Abbott is calling on the state's utility regulator to take steps to reduce energy costs for consumers and ensure data center operators pay for any added costs.
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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