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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The new law actually sets multiple targets rather than just one. It commits California to draw half its electricity from renewable sources by 2026, a share that would rise to 60 percent by 2030.
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The almost overnight popularity of e-scooters in many cities, has officials and riders struggling to grasp all of the impacts.
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Southern California Edison said it plans to spend $582 million for a series of improvements to its grid that might bring higher bills for ratepayers.
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Taking this step may improve the quality of life for vulnerable people and reduce the amount of air conditioning they use, making their neighborhoods less prone to power outages.
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Local projects around the country are waiting on their share of $1.8 billion in federal project funds, but a leading advocate says that funding might not come anytime soon.
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In addition to interstate and trail projects, the Indiana governor called for investment in the state’s fiber-optic expansion efforts.
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The legislation currently on Gov. Brown's desk, Assembly Bill 2989, would treat electric scooters like bicycles when it comes to wearing a helmet.
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The e-scooter company Bird's offering is tailored toward some of the exact complaints of cities like San Francisco and San Jose.
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Comparing the locations of key internet data centers and cable routes with maps of expected sea-level rise suggests it's time to shore up connections in the face of a changing climate.
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The city has asked Bird to immediately remove illegally placed scooters on city sidewalks.
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Electric car enthusiasts, and anyone even mildly interested in electric vehicle technologies, will have a chance to check out the latest tech at some 290 events nationwide.
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The project, at the Naval Submarine Base, was first proposed in 2010 but took years to gain momentum.
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For all the talk around the effects ride-hailing is having on the transportation landscape, that actual impact of these services remains elusive.
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Sixteen security checkpoints will be fitted with sensors to alert travelers to wait times.
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While the informational screens once wowed with the promise of real-time updates and vehicle tracking, newer technology is expected to fill that gap, officials say.
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The tools will be used to help scientists understand the integrity of streams and rivers throughout the restoration process.
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City officials cite cost and low ridership as the impetus for its swift exit from a regional ride-share program.
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On-demand scooter and bike companies have earned a reputation as rebellious disrupters, but cities are increasingly drawing lines in the sand.
