Infrastructure
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Founded by former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, the North Carolina Blockchain + AI Initiative (NCB+AI) will work to pass pro-cryptocurrency legislation and support construction of data centers. -
A new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy urges regulators and utilities to make the grid operate more efficiently. There are ways, experts said, to absorb part of data centers’ growth.
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The local government’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to appropriate the funds for a “comprehensive technology infrastructure remediation project.” It comes in response to a critical IT outage last summer.
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The city is working to limit the number of e-scooters and curb where they can be parked. It would be the first time shared rides would be regulated after being allowed to operate with little oversight for over a year.
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The planned power shutdown affecting up to 2 million Northern and Central California residents disrupted telecommunications service for some of the nation's largest providers and top U.S. wireless carriers.
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Connecticut State Police have recently begun using some new drone technologies to help troopers with the investigations of serious and fatal motor vehicle crashes, aiming to reduce time at scenes.
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The Chicago suburb’s ban on electronic message board signs will not apply to certain signs installed at bus and train stops if aldermen formally approve a change they tentatively supported on Oct. 7.
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Cupertino, Calif., is one of the latest communities to launch an on-demand transit program, where a shuttle will take you wherever you want to go for $5 a ride. The program could cut the need for a costly fixed bus route.
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E-scooter operator Spin is leading a project, in partnership with data firms StreetLight Data and Populus, to make troves of micro-mobility data available to nonprofits advocating for safer streets.
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The Minnesota city has launched a pilot to develop four “mobility hubs” in three regions. Officials hope the effort will put everything urban travelers need — be it information or alternative transportation — within reach.
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Every day, about 92 people in Dayton try out the e-scooters for the very first time, a Spin spokesperson said, and locally, the average trip is nearly two miles and takes about 9 minutes.
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Marin Transit officials have approved the second extension of its on-demand ride program. The extra time will allow the agency and its industry partner, Via, to test a potential expansion of the service area.
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In November, Uber will map streets in the downtown area to decide whether to test self-driving cars in the city. The transportation company's presence in North Texas is expanding even as it faces significant roadblocks.
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To better look after infrastructure, New Braunfels Utilities is using four drones to do inspections. The drones will not be used on private property, but will be flown around water towers and power lines, officials say.
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As the experts see it, midsize cities are the ideal places to test and develop new ways of getting around. During a symposium in California’s capital city, thought leaders discussed the issue and where strides could be made.
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The university partnered with the Michigan Department of Transportation and engineers to research two autonomous shuttles designed to improve transportation options for people with disabilities.
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A network of closed circuit cameras, along with speed and volume sensors, at interchanges will allow the Department of Transportation to monitor the interstate for crashes, incidents and other travel-related concerns.
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The site of a World War II-era factory is being transformed into a high-performance computing center, data center and microgrid powered by fuel cells. The power will be shared with the local grid, project officials say.
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Virginia and several other states are moving forward with a transition away from diesel- and gas-powered school buses and toward modern electric models. The move is expected to save money and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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The Go Santa Cruz pilot program is giving people who work in the downtown area access to free commutes. The initiative is part of the city’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by vehicle traffic.
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Lacuna, a young startup based in California, wants to help local government set up the infrastructure necessary to gather and analyze data from scooter-share, bike-share, ride-hailing and more.
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