Infrastructure
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A new report from the Urban Institute outlines how many of the projects developed as part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including technology work, have been slow to finish and deploy. -
Data center development, the subject of much public-sector conversation and policy, is predicted to expand, driven by the growth of AI. It's also expected to come at a cost and bring a selective benefit.
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The Florida-based supplier of “intelligent streetlighting” says its latest tools offer deeper insights into traffic patterns and more safety protections. The company recently joined a law enforcement network.
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Downtown South Bend, Ind., along with Indiana University South Bend Campus, is welcoming Lime Scooters, but only temporarily and with specific guidelines, as the city uses them as a pilot project to create city ordinances.
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The city of San Jose, Calif., the largest part of Silicon Valley, is launching its self-driving vehicle pilot with Mercedes-Benz and Bosch. Next year, it will begin an on-demand transportation pilot program as well.
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One-third of roads in the U.S. are unpaved; plenty more have faded or obscured road markings. Today's self-driving vehicles can't go on them, and will need new algorithms to handle those conditions.
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A 30-year bond resolution was introduced in Albany, N.Y., Monday that covers the $9.4M needed to upgrade its streetlights to LEDs. The city is also considering "smart" nodes that would lay the groundwork for future tech.
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The town of Clifton Park, N.Y., is installing LED lights and taking the opportunity to install "smart" technology along with them. It'll add costs, but officials still expect the project to pay for itself quickly.
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North Carolina Department of Transportation is conducting a public survey focusing on people's transportation priorities in preparation for its two-year update on the statewide infrastructure plan.
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A demonstration project will deploy more than 20 Volvo electric trucks to serve ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach. Electric cars have begun to appear in the market, but bigger EVs are mostly in the development stage.
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The move comes after the city originally negotiated a contract with a separate vendor for a different kind of system. Now city leaders have chosen to negotiate with Honeywell for a mesh system instead.
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The San Francisco Bay Area's Metropolitan Transportation Commission held a competition to see who had the best solution to help reduce commute times. Here are some of the craziest ideas from the contest.
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In collaboration with the University of Minnesota, the city of St. Paul is rethinking its approach to stormwater management through the use of green infrastructure and public-private partnerships.
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What if cars talked to traffic lights? Five busy intersections in Austin, Texas, have been outfitted with devices to enable connected vehicle communications. The city plans on installing two more in 2019.
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A motorcyclist was injured when a Waymo self-driving vehicle crashed into him in California in October. But as it happens, a human driver was operating the Waymo vehicle when the accident occurred.
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A report by the San Francisco County Transportation Authority has concluded that ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft have greatly contributed to traffic congestion across San Francisco.
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Uber and Lyft, the two giants of ridehailing in the U.S., have started providing data to the city of Seattle, offering a first-time view into its popularity and how it fits into the larger transportation picture.
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Mayor Tim Keller announced Nov. 1 that the highly anticipated buses were being pulled after brake and equipment failures were reported during testing.
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The legislation aimed at clarifying national autonomous vehicle regulations has garnered a lot of support, but the effort could be for naught if lawmakers can’t push it through before the end of the year.
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Envoy Technologies deployed electric Volkswagens as part of a car-sharing program in two neighborhoods as part of a push to introduce the technology.
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Baltimore County, Md., added GPS to 850 vehicles and saw county vehicles drive 817,000 fewer miles than in the previous year and save nearly $300,000 worth of fuel, according to the Regional Research Bureau report.
