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 company has said that it hopes to continue to have a positive presence in Pittsburgh.
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If approved, Lyft customers will in a few months be able to take rides in nuTonomy’s self-driving electric Renault hatchbacks.
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Civil Maps is just one of many startups that have forged alliances with big automakers in the field of self-driving cars.
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The executive branch argued that a private nonprofit is better equipped to handle the country's 300 airports, but consensus remains elusive.
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Mass urbanization is one of the defining trends of our generation.
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Although there is not an immediate need for driverless trucks, the company is exploring technological advancements such as active braking and driver attentiveness monitoring.
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The Bay Area city is looking to implement several autonomous vehicle pilot projects on its streets to determine how the technology can be integrated into the entire transportation ecosystem.
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Miami-Dade County, along with the City Innovate Foundation, is releasing a playbook for local governments that adds ride-hailing and bike-sharing to the mix in the quest for truly multi-modal mobility.
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The technology Audi plans to demonstrate on June 13 is capable of safely allowing hands-free driving at posted highway speeds, but it requires a driver to take over if problems arise.
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Crews are set to start installing new signal cabinets and controllers to replace the aging equipment now in place.
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Although transit systems are expected to collect just a fragment of operating costs from passengers, there is a built-in accountability mechanism requiring they hit certain targets or risk losing state funding.
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Electric vehicles are becoming more popular, with more charging stations available, but the short range is holding them back.
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“Autonomous vehicles will reshape cities. What should cities be doing to make sure it benefits society?” said Mayor Bill Peduto.
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Six new rail lines would cost about $6 billion, according to a consultant’s report, and the price tag is far beyond current county resources.
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Drivers will be able to see how much time is left on their meter — or how much time was left from the person who just pulled out of the spot, allowing the return of "piggyback" parking
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For automakers, forging a partnership with a tech firm or buying a promising startup can give them an edge — or a way to hedge their bets in case in-house efforts are falling behind.
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Though wireless charging on the go is still an unproven technology, San Diego-based Qualcomm demonstrated its vision of dynamic electric vehicle charging, showcasing that progress is being made toward recharging while in motion.
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The bill would require the vehicles to meet all federal and state safety standards and carry the usual motorist liability insurance.
