FutureStructure Perspectives
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Transit officials in Kansas City, Mo. plan to eliminate bus fares system-wide this year.
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As alternate transportation options have become more widespread, students at California Polytechnic State University have shown no signs of declining car use, according to a study examining car commutes.
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Castle Rock State Park in California is using the KETOS water-monitoring system which conducts continuous tests of the park's drinking water.
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On Portland’s newest bridge, there’s just one rule: no cars allowed. Other cities may follow the progressive city’s lead.
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Even rich countries will struggle to monitor progress and inform policymaking. But momentum is picking up to fill this gap.
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Details of an infrastructure plan for the future must include an understanding of the many ways digital technology is transforming how America works, lives and plays.
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As self-driving cars proliferate, we need a system to handle difficult situations. -
President-elect Trump's objective on energy and climate is clear: Undo Obama's legacy of environmental regulations and massively expand fossil fuel production.
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Connecting cities should serve all citizens, not just a few.
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Experts agree that that there's a crucial link. On Nov. 8, Indianapolis' voters will decide if they buy the argument.
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To ensure travel happens without incident, state and local lawmakers must embrace technologies designed with safety in mind.
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Technology is boosting the idea of a zero-waste framework in which everything is used, reused and recovered.
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To protect public safety while allowing this sector to develop, policymakers will need to look out beyond where the technology is today.
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More collaboration between the region’s universities, smoother border crossings and improved transportation between the cities will benefit both Washington and British Columbia.
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Just as it would not make sense to only fund bridges and highways in one city in the United States, it makes no sense to limit investment in the sensors, systems and networks needed to build smart cities to a single location.
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The dark side of the gig economy is a place where people are forced out of decent-paying full-time employment into multiple jobs just to make a living.
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A new parking solution cuts out one of the most hated pieces of urban infrastructure — the parking meter.
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As technology continues to evolve faster than organizations, there’s a gap between Internet of Things products and services and the government practices designed to effectively manage them.
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Neither major party has made science and engineering issues a big part of its platform. But research – and its funding – are crucial if the U.S. wants to maintain status as a global leader.
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The Department of Transportation wants autonomous car makers to share data with each other, with regulators, and with the public, but may be the department’s toughest challenge.
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The federal government told states to take a backseat. While some will likely listen, others may push their plans full speed ahead anyway.
