Technology
Tesla Approved to Operate Uber-like Service in Arizona
State regulators approved a permit for a ride-hailing service, but a permit for driverless taxis is still pending.
3DUnderground Project Maps NYC’s Subterranean Infrastructure
A new digital platform is aimed at helping agencies better understand the city’s underground assets and more effectively plan projects.
Lyft CEO: Drivers Won’t be Replaced by Robots in ‘Any Reasonable Time Frame’
The head of the ride-hailing giant says neither the technology, regulators, nor consumers are quite ready for widespread deployment of self-driving cars.
Maryland Wants to Register and Inspect All EV Chargers for Safety, but New Rules Could Stifle the Industry
Businesses who want to offer paid public charging will have to pay $150 per charger starting in January.
LA County Adopts Strategy for Greener, More Resilient Communities
The 2025 OurCounty Sustainability Plan charts an ambitious path toward a cleaner, more equitable, and climate-resilient future for Los Angeles County.
Regulators Investigate Tesla’s “Mad Max” Self-Driving Driving Mode that Intentionally Weaves, Takes Risks and Ignores Speed Limits
The company launched the mode after previously scrapping it in 2018 in response to safety concerns.
California Outlaws ‘Defeat Devices’ That Trick Cars into Self-driving
The law bars drivers from using steering wheel weights and other devices designed to bypass driver monitoring systems.
Data Centers are Crushing Communities. One Virginia County is Changing That.
Henrico County’s innovative approach uses tax revenue from data centers to fund affordable housing.
Olympian-in-Training Operates New Googly-Eyed Hollywood Bike Lane Sweeper
A bike-towed sweeper will clean Hollywood Boulevard bike lanes twice a month.
From Crisis Response to Daily Commutes: Location Data Powers Smarter Cities
Gridlocked traffic, rising emissions and the need to keep people safe while maintaining data privacy all demand smarter solutions. As recognized experts in maps and traffic data, TomTom helps governments and city planners keep their communities moving and protected.
Nerd Alert: ‘Subway Builder’ Video Game Lets You Build Your Dream Transit System
Can you design an efficient and profitable transit system?
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.”
Underground Power Lines, Reinforced Water Systems — Four Ways to Fireproof LA
A new UCLA report highlights strategies to strengthen Los Angeles’s water and power systems amid growing climate threats.
Are Flush Car Door Handles on Their Way Out?
New Chinese regulations could force carmakers to shift away from flush door handles that make it difficult to open doors manually.
San Francisco Bans Living in RVs, Offers Chatbot for Assistance
The city is testing an AI tool to support its understaffed outreach services department, but advocates worry it won’t be accessible to many vehicle dwellers.
DoorDash Plans to Deploy Delivery Robots in Suburban Bike Lanes
A new generation of delivery robot is designed to make longer trips and could compete with cyclists for bike lane space.
Regulatory Agency Delays Pedestrian-Oriented Car Safety Rating Updates
Under pressure from automakers, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is delaying the implementation of new vehicle ratings based on safety features that reduce risks to people outside the car.
For a Few Hours, This Site Put San Francisco Drivers a Step Ahead of Parking Officers
A web developer used city parking enforcement data to map the routes of parking enforcement officers.
Waco, Texas Plans ‘Futuristic Mobility Corridor’
The city awarded two contracts to move forward plans for a 9-mile mobility corridor adaptable to new transportation technologies and equipped with sensor technology to improve safety and efficiency.
Will Urban Planners Lose Their Jobs to AI?
Let’s see what the data says.
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.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
