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Cycling has enjoyed huge gains in popularity across the United States and much of the world as a result of the pandemic, even leading to serious bicycle shortages. As millions of Americans went out and grabbed a bike as the country locked down last year, the area where they lived... read more →

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced on Thursday a hard-earned bipartisan agreement on a pared-down infrastructure plan that would make a start on his top legislative priority and validate his efforts to reach across the political aisle. But he openly acknowledged that Democrats will likely have to tackle much of the... read more →

Dive Brief: Pittsburgh's Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) is launching the city's first pedestrian safety action plan, intended to provide policy and infrastructure improvements to support the city's five mobility goals. Those goals are that nobody dies or is seriously injured on city streets; everyone can access fresh fruit and vegetables within 20 minutes... read more →

The New York legislature passed a bill last week designed to encourage the use of low-carbon concrete and cement, a major step aimed at tackling the climate impact of the construction industry. The bill has not yet reached Gov. Andrew Cuomo's desk. The bill, S-542A, instructs the state’s Office of General Services... read more →

Major e-bus makers Proterra and Vicinity Motor make the case for a national bus electrification strategy. The electric bus industry in the U.S. could get a significant infusion of federal funding under proposals now being considered in Washington, D.C. The leaders of two major e-bus manufacturers, U.S.-based Proterra and Canada-based... read more →

Atlanta has installed fiber-optic cable for a new “smart city” corridor to connect dozens of neighborhoods with an advanced communications network, according to a Thursday announcement from a vendor working with the city. The “Atlanta BeltLine” project, which aims to connect 45 neighborhoods with trails, streetcars and parks, is now... read more →

WARREN — For more than a decade, city residents have been encouraged to ride their bicycles more during the annual Bike to Work Day activities held at the city’s log cabin. Until last year, cycling enthusiasts met at the log cabin across from Courthouse Square in May to celebrate bicycling... read more →

The technology used creates a real-time 3D map of roads and intersections New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has partnered with Rutgers University to develop a testbed for mobility data-gathering, analysis and sharing technologies. The university’s Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) will install the solutions at multiple intersections in New Brunswick, New Jersey... read more →

At a congressional hearing Thursday, high-speed rail supporters said it could cut congestion and connect communities, but troubled projects in California and Texas remain front of mind for opponents. High-speed rail advocates talked up its benefits at a congressional hearing Thursday, while opponents raised concerns around how projects can be financed... read more →

The pandemic has changed the way Minnesotans travel and that includes buses, light rail and commuter rail, which have seen ridership drop dramatically. Now Minnesota Department of Transportation officials are looking at what comes next by engaging in a new research project. Riders know the experience on public transportation hasn't been... read more →