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 →
The hyperloop is ready for a breakthrough, and Zeleros is one of the concepts in the running. The Spanish start-up has created a unique technology thanks to their approach to their higher-pressure tubes. Artist's impression - Zeleros hyperloop The hyperloop is what you get when you take a magnetic levitation... read more →
An electric vehicle at a charging station in Chula Vista. (Rob Nikolewski/The San Diego Union-Tribune) The first version of ‘Power Your Drive’ ran $25 million over budget By ROB NIKOLEWSKI APRIL 15, 2021 5:19 PM PT The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday gave the green light to San Diego Gas &... read more →
This article was originally published by Martin Banks onClean Fleet Report, a publication that gives its readers the information they need to move to cars and trucks with best fuel economy, including electric cars, fuel cells, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and advanced diesel and gasoline engines. Is Air Power Blowing Over the Horizon? At the... read more →
Dive Brief The City of Boston is offering a free public transit pilot for up to 1,000 employees who work in five of the city's Main Street districts. Pilot participants will receive a pre-loaded Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) pass with $60, and other participants will receive two cards after four weeks that... read more →
Chipotle has invested in the technology company that uses robotics to power their fleet of autonomous delivery vehicles as part of their series C round of funding. Chipotle announced Thursday that the Newport Beach, Calif.-based restaurant chain would be investing in autonomous delivery company, Nuro as part of their series... read more →
WASHINGTON — An infrastructure plan expected soon from President Joe Biden will offer a “once in a century” opportunity to remake transportation in the United States, where cars and highways are no longer king, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said March 18. Speaking at the Austin, Texas-based South by Southwest conference,... read more →
There is a lot of movement toward so-called Zoom Towns. By movement, I mean relocating to. The Zoom Town reference is the catchy new phrase that cleverly brings together the notion of “Zoom” as in being able to work remotely (promulgated by the now-ubiquitous Zoom-like online capabilities), and combined with... read more →
Officials said riders can rent and drop off the electric transportation options from four companies at 35 locations on the Northbank. by: Mike Mendenhall Staff Writer The city announced that its one-year Downtown electric scooter and electric bicycle pilot program launched March 4 with four dockless mobility companies. According to a news... read more →