FutureStructure Transportation
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Each winning city will receive an individualized Readiness Workshop and host of tech tools to help further its efforts toward becoming a smart city.
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Some 1,500 intersections in Los Angeles to get upgraded with new traffic signal equipment.
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The Boring Company will construct a four-mile tunnel to connect a rail station with Ontario International Airport in the Los Angeles region. The tunnel will accommodate zero-emission and possibly autonomous vehicles.
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Current clean diesel technology is more than capable of meeting tough air quality rules while still delivering excellent fuel performance. Biofuels could make it even cleaner.
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Probably not, but Pope Francis is a great supporter of public transportation, and urges cities to prioritize public transportation to help the environment and to alleviate "undignified conditions" endured by riders.
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Despite a recent report, some Apple watchers remain skeptical that the iPhone maker wants to get into the car manufacturing business.
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The Sacramento, Calif., meeting between Apple and California DMV officials sparks speculation about driverless vehicles in the near future.
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It could take a mix of easy-to-use apps and legislation pushing for more incentives to carpool.
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In response to several high-profile Amtrak accidents, the federal government is imposing a hard deadline for train services to upgrade their safety features.
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The D.C. region's Metro system is facing one serious problem after another. What's needed is a new focus on serving its customers.
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Public-sector participants see the White House's initiative as a means of accelerating investment and interest in building smart cities and the Internet of Things.
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A German electronic and manufacturing company is developing a car battery that could greatly extend the capabilities of electric vehicles.
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The Rocky Mountain Institute, a Colorado think-tank, is taking on Austin's transportation woes, and plans to overhaul the system by taking advantage of the new economy and clean-tech.
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The Auto and Tech industries are becoming increasingly intertwined, however some still question whether or not IT companies will delve into full-fledged automobile production.
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Mayor Eric Garcetti says the city needs to promote neighborhoods accessible by bike, bus or public transit.
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The new tracking system will give riders a sense of security for where the bus is at all times and will be used to create the most efficient routes possible.
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In an attempt to capitalize on Gov. Jerry Brown's electric vehicle goal for California, PG&E attempted to build a network of more than 25,000 charging stations, but it was ultimately disapproved.
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The Chinese Capital has become so inundated with pollution, scientists are creating news ways to measure air quality that will make recommendations on how to curb emissions.
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Despite both political and legal challenges, Uber is expected to continue providing its popular ride service.
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Washington, D.C., is turning to taxi cabs to help improve disabled people's access to transportation. But advocates worry the move may prove pointless because it exempts the ride-hailing industry.
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The case could have broad implications for the sharing economy.
