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 Chicago carrier will invest an undisclosed amount of money in the new electric airplanes, which must first meet United's safety, business and operating requirements before being put into usage.
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The 10th annual Transportation Research Board Automated Road Transportation Symposium explored the myriad policy questions and debates surrounding connected and autonomous vehicle technology.
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Baltimore and Washington, D.C., construction union members, workers and business leaders gathered downtown Monday afternoon to advocate for the proposed high-speed train from Baltimore to the nation’s capital.
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According to a University of Hawaii study, the combination of faster adoption of EVs and faster generation of renewable energy resulted in 99 percent less fossil fuel consumed and 93 percent fewer vehicle emissions by 2050.
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Officials are using funding from the state's Clean Mobility Options Voucher pilot program to launch electric bikeshare hubs around the city. The bikes are a preferred means of travel among residents.
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As cities look beyond the pandemic, a Silicon Valley startup secures funding as it helps local officials better manage scooters, deliveries and other challenges. Data modeling combined with open source technology is key.
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The possibility of new funding and potential expansion opportunities has high-speed rail advocates watching the activity in Washington, D.C. If new infrastructure is funded, it could jumpstart a new era of rail travel.
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Amtrak is partnering with Sacramento, Calif.-based Siemens Mobility. By 2024, Amtrak will receive 73 new emission-reducing trains, which will be the first hybrid cars the rail operator puts into use.
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Lake Nona, a 17-square-mile pivate planned community near Orlando International Airport in Florida, is a citywide test site for “movement analytics” technology to better understand traffic and other forms of mobility.
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Much will depend on the degree that regulators pressure railroads to clean up their emissions. In California, the state Air Resources Board wants railroads to reduce or even eliminate diesels in the next 14 years.
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A vehicle-to-everything project deployed on The Ray, a highway technology testbed in rural Georgia, will add roadside communication units and in-vehicle technology to improve communications and highway safety.
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Reno County, Kan., has found that hybrid patrol vehicles cut down on engine idle time and save at least $50 per year on gas. The county will keep the vehicles as a cost-saving tool.
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The public transit department is testing the Xcelsior CHARGE electric bus on its routes this week, marking a temporary preview as the city collects data in order to determine whether it should purchase this bus.
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The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority plans to purchase eight electric buses using federal funds. The money, from the Federal Transit Administration, is the largest grant for a regional transit authority this year.
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Rail travel has been a particular point of discussion in the state in recent months, with some calling for a new high-speed rail network to connect New York and New England and drastically reduce travel time in the region.
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President Joe Biden and a group of 10 senators — five Democrats and five Republicans — settled on the details of a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure deal. But it remains to be seen whether the plan will survive Congress.
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Citing equity and environmental concerns, officials in Baltimore, Md., oppose a $10 billion project that would enable a high-speed train to carry passengers from Baltimore to Washington, D.C., in 15 minutes.
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The National Science Foundation, US Ignite and other partners announced the launch of a wireless communications testbed in rural central Iowa to explore expanding broadband access to rural America and other innovations.
