Transportation

Yellow electric Blue Bird school bus

US EPA Awards Another $1 Billion for Clean School Buses

The funding will help purchase over 2,700 electric and low-emission vehicles in 280 school districts in 37 states.

January 17, 2024 - Guardian US

Google street view of American Avenue overpass over Highway 99 in Fresno, California.

Transportation Secretary Orders Review of Fresno Highway Project

The decision follows a lawsuit by local groups who say Caltrans should not have exempted two interchange expansions from environmental review.

January 17, 2024 - Fresnoland

Green metal bridge over Columbia River between Oregon and Washington against cloudy sky.

High-Profile Infrastructure Megaprojects for 2024

Federal funding is fueling a binge of major infrastructure projects spanning transportation, flood mitigation, and airport infrastructure.

January 17, 2024 - Construction Dive

Yellow Hertz rental car log above sign "Returns ENTER HERE" and arrow above urban garage entrance.

Hertz Sells off Tesla Fleet

The rental giant is replacing the electric vehicles with gas-powered cars, signaling a setback for the EV industry.

January 17, 2024 - Reuters

Train on elevated track on snowy city landscape with Chicago skyline in background.

Chicago Train Track Heaters Put on Fiery Show

Metra workers are lighting up heaters designed to prevent train equipment from malfunctioning, making the tracks look ablaze with fire.

January 17, 2024 - NBC Chicago

View from rear of yellow delivery van on city street.

How Cities Are Tackling Delivery Emissions

As the popularity of delivery services grows, regulation and tech can address pollution challenges and limit congestion.

January 17, 2024 - Smart Cities Dive

Close-up of blurred empty vinyl chairs with person sitting in background and wheelchair visible in hospital waiting room.

Linking Transportation Access and Public Health

Millions of Americans miss medical care and other important day-to-day appointments due to a lack of access to reliable transportation.

January 17, 2024 - U.S. News & World Report

Yellow and black Metro light rail train pulling up to outdoor platform with Los Angeles skyline in background.

LA’s ‘Universal Basic Mobility’ Pilot, Eight Months In

The program issued ‘mobility wallets’ to 1,000 residents who took over 67,000 trips.

January 16, 2024 - Next City

White minibus with yellow "On-Demand" logo parked in an asphalt lot with grass field and dry fall trees in background in Edmonton, Canada.

Microtransit Can Boost Ridership, but Agencies Struggle With Cost

Minnesota’s on-demand microtransit service is helping connect residents to fixed-route service and daily needs.

January 16, 2024 - Minnesota Reformer

People on bikes and walking on 606 Bloomingdale Bike Trail on sunny day in Chicago, Illinois.

A Framework for Effective Transit-Oriented Development

Six principles for building vibrant, accessible communities with a focus on sustainable transportation.

January 16, 2024 - Momentum Magazine

View of 2nd Avenue sign on concrete column on subway platform with blurred train speeding past in New York City.

New York Governor Announces 2024 Transportation Plans

Gov. Hochul’s plans include the long-awaited Second Avenue Subway extension.

January 16, 2024 - The Architect's Newspaper

Girl walking in front og blue and white minibus with 'micro' logo in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Public Transit Alternatives to Rideshare Offer Affordable and Accessible Mobility

In Minnesota, local transit agencies are seeing growth in ridership for on-demand microtransit services since the start of the pandemic.

January 15, 2024 - Minnesota Reformer

Sign for Great Western Trail near Chicago, Illinois.

Advocates Champion the Great Western Trail

A Chicago walking and biking trail along a former railroad right-of-way has been a labor of love for local residents.

January 14, 2024 - Active Transportation Alliance

Close-up of electric car charging port with blurred dark colored car in background.

Federal Government Awards $623 in EV Charging Grants

The grants will fund roughly 7,500 new chargers in neighborhoods and along key freeway corridors.

January 14, 2024 - Wired

White electric car being charged in parking lot.

EV Manufacturers Looking to Lighten the Load

Carmakers are working on lighter-weight components that make cars safer and more efficient.

January 12, 2024 - BBC

Low shot of Route 66 signs on asphalt with small abandoned building on roadside on old Route 66 near Amboy, California.

Friday Eye Candy: America’s Most Scenic Abandoned Highways

Unused roadways provide opportunities for exploration and recreation.

January 12, 2024 - Jalopnik

Drawing of proposed Inglewood People Mover station in Inglewood, California.

Inglewood Transit Connector Moves Forward

The project entered the engineering phase and received just over $1 billion in federal funding last week.

January 11, 2024 - The Architect's Newspaper

Cars on road with simulated technology overlay

Can Chatbot Technology Make California Roads Safer?

State officials look to generative AI to get a five-year surge in traffic deaths under control.

January 11, 2024 - CBS News Sacramento

City bus in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Massachusetts State Budget Funds Free Transit Programs

The transportation budget allocates at least $15 million to new and existing fare-free bus transit programs.

January 11, 2024 - Streetsblog Massachusetts

View of wide, deserted-looking street with arched sign reading "Fresno - Best little city in the U.S.A. - Van Ness Avenue - Entrance" in Fresno, California.

Fresno Pins Economic Hopes on High-Speed Rail

The Central Valley town anticipates an economic boost when the long-awaited California High-Speed Rail begins operations.

January 10, 2024 - CALmatters

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