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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The popular on-demand transportation has caught many local governments off guard, but the New Mexico city is drawing a hard line, disallowing them altogether unless the council approves a two-year pilot.
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“The purpose of our activities right now is really to lead in the conversation with policies of the State of Connecticut in order to have a safe system in the future,” said a city spokesperson.
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New York City became the first U.S. city to approve congestion pricing on drivers entering Manhattan during peak times. Now, Seattle leaders are also looking to the model as a way to reduce traffic.
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A recently passed law financially penalizes Ohio cities for using traffic enforcement cameras, but proponents of the technology point to a decline in car accidents as proof it's worthwhile.
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Road safety advocates likened the estimated 3,600 people killed in distracted driving incidents each year to the 2001 terror attack and called for stronger laws to prevent drivers from using electronic devices.
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Under the state "Central Business District Tolling" program, electronic devices located in Manhattan at 60th Street and below would automatically charge tolls to most motorists. Some lawmakers are criticizing the plan as burdensome.
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The bill would establish basic statewide rules for automated vehicles while giving the Department of Transportation the ability to create rules relating to the technology.
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The president’s proposal to end tax credits meant to promote the adoption of electric vehicles is facing opposition from a group of lawmakers pushing alternative legislation.
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Cities need to evolve towards a mobility plan that interconnects walking with biking, public transit, and ride-sharing. To do that will require tech, partnerships and collaboration, say experts.
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Electric vehicle car sales in California grew 13 percent in the first three months of this year, compared to the same period last year.
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The challenge for state officials is prioritizing transportation problems, and making investments on improvements while also forecasting how needs and technology will change in the future.
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Thanks to Transit Signal Priority, buses are given the green light as they approach an intersection. The technology is in place on 594 intersections and is responsible, officials say, for a 25 percent increase in route efficiency.
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The relationship between the public and private mobility sectors will likely continue to evolve as the public gains an increasing affinity for scooters, bikes and other transportation modes.
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Under the recently approved two-year transportation budget, the state could withhold millions in tax revenue-sharing dollars from cities using the cameras to wipe out any financial gain they might realize from civil fines issued for violations.
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The National Transportation Safety Board first made the call to ban hands-free technology from cars in 2011. Now officials are calling on California to lead the legislative charge against what they see as an unnecessary distraction.
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Connected technology can solve many urban issues, yet local governments have struggled to demonstrate the value of smart city initiatives. However, the path to measurable returns is more straightforward than you might think.
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Free maps of physical curb assets such as signs, paint lines and fire hydrants are available for neighborhoods in six cities, with more to come. Coord wants this to be a resource for urban planners and others.
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Colorado's Front Range expects its population to grow by more than 1 million in 20 years, making regional, smart mobility solutions an absolute must, say panelists at the annual Smart Cities Connect Conference.
