No, it’s not an unlimited Netflix subscription. It is something that many people first asked for when they were 5 years old, and ironically enough something that my mother in her mid-70’s has once again added to her Christmas list. It’s a bike, or rather: an e-bike. Sales of bikes and... read more →
Peachtree Corners recently unveiled the city’s new solar roadway system which produces energy for a solar-powered electronic vehicle charging station at City Hall, 310 Technology Parkway. According to the city, the project marks the first time that road surface solar panels have been installed and activated on an American city... read more →
Zoox, the self-driving robotaxi startup acquired for over $1B earlier this year by Amazon has promised a big reveal for Dec 14, but their vehicle was spotted today on a San Francisco street doing a photo shoot. Zoox’s mission, from day one, was to design a custom vehicle from the... read more →
Dive Brief: Cycling infrastructure manufacturer Saris Infrastructure will soon launch a pilot in Portland, OR for its battery-electric, pedal-assist cargo bike that is specifically designed for municipal employee use. This will be the company's second pilot of the bikes following a recent fleet test in Madison, WI. The three-wheel cycle has a... read more →
New York’s MTA plans to slash subway service, and other cities have proposed brutal budget cuts if federal transit support doesn’t arrive. By Laura Bliss November 19, 2020, 3:06 PM EST Like a tree without roots or a body without a spine, New York City would collapse without its subway system. That kind... read more →
Soraya Bey lives in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood on Maytide Street. According to her social media page and an “Expedite Traffic Calming on Maytide Street” online petition she started, she has had two cars crashed into and totaled since June, even though those cars were parked off the street. Three road deaths... read more →
14th October 2020 Sarah Wray The US Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is making US$10 million available in grants for public transport agencies to develop, deploy and demonstrate innovative COVID-safe solutions. The funding follows a series of FTA ‘listening sessions’ held over the last three months, during which transit agencies requested support... read more →
Tiffany Chu Contributor Transportation Transportation systems are often designed for peak commuters going downtown, which has plummeted since the pandemic. To not only recover but emerge improved, cities must invest in a travel pattern long neglected: the neighborhood trip. This pandemic has caused widespread speculation on the future of cities.... read more →
Carlton ReidSenior Contributor Transportation Congestion levels across London will continue to rise if trips previously made by buses or trains were instead made by car,” says a consultation document issued by Transport for London (TfL) on September 28. “We must give people an alternative way to travel,” added the U.K. capital’s transport... read more →
Halo 2 system comprises radar, flash, cameras and computer in one enclosure Enforcement / September 4, 2020 By Ben Spencer Halo 2: 'The certainty of enforcement drives compliance,' says Redflex CEO Mark Talbot Redflex Traffic Systems is upgrading 113 automated enforcement camera sites throughout Los Angeles to help improve safety at... read more →