FutureStructure
Coverage of efforts to develop smart, connected and integrated infrastructure that makes more efficient use of resources and improves citizen quality of life. This includes topics like connected infrastructure and self-driving cars, as well as the policies that surround them.
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Traveling across the West in an electric car turned out to have unexpected thrills, and occasional frustrations. Our reporter found that the chargers were out there — but connecting with them sometimes meant taking the long way around.
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The 20-year contract will enable the purchase of solar photovoltaic energy and battery storage from Bonanza Solar. It moves the city closer to sourcing electricity from carbon-free sources by the end of 2030 and replacing coal-fired energy.
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The new trains, which will run during off-peak times, consist of two rail cars that can hold up to 112 passengers. Metra touted the trains as more economical and environmentally friendly than their diesel counterparts.
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Dane County is growing faster than any other county in Wisconsin, so its transportation network has to change to accommodate demands. Transportation planners have released a map for residents to provide input.
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With a new governor at the wheel after the resignation of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a handful of transportation issues could be getting renewed attention. Among them, congestion pricing and a controversial speed camera plan.
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Ridership on commuter rail declined as much as 90 percent for some services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Operators are now exploring options to bring back not only riders who sat out the pandemic, but new customers as well.
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Pittsburgh has launched two transportation innovations to make multimodal trips easier to book and navigate, and a program to make a package of transportation options more accessible for low-income workers.
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In 11 instances, Tesla vehicles have crashed during "Autopilot" mode. As a result, two Democratic senators have asked the Federal Trade Commission to look into how Tesla is marketing this mode to customers.
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By 2030, the Tennessee Valley Authority wants all of its passenger cars and half of its pickup and light cargo trucks to be electric vehicles. TVA's large trucks will remain gas-powered for the immediate future.
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A commuter bus service along the California Central Coast installed the tap-to-ride fare payment technology on all of its buses, with other transit services in other parts of the state doing the same. The pilot project is part of a state effort to increase convenience for transit riders.
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The $1 trillion infrastructure bill moving through Congress has the potential to be a game-changer for cities as they consider projects in areas like broadband connectivity and other urban technology projects.
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Through this program, the tech company Carbyne substantially reduced the average emergency and non emergency response time, proving the power of its technology in streamlining its process for Georgia DOT.
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Automakers and the world’s most powerful governments want electric vehicles to make up 50 percent of new car sales by 2030, which should be easy for one reason: EVs will be very different then than what we drive today.
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Electric scooters will remain an option for residents of Tuscon, Ariz., after the success of a pilot program. As part of this decision, the city will test out new technology that can detect whether a scooter is on a sidewalk.
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Lightning eMotors, which designs and builds electric vehicles for commercial fleets, has struck a deal worth up to $850 million to provide electric powertrains for shuttle buses made by a Berkshire Hathaway company.
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The suburban Chicago city’s Transportation Advisory Board is now recommending that the Naperville City Council remove the fee on electric vehicle charging stations in public parking lots downtown.
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In order to meet the goal of 75,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2025, Sacramento, Calif., will need at least 3,800 EV charging stations. The city had fewer than 1,000 stations installed in 2020.
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The Biden administration will also announce plans to gradually raise mileage and emissions standards over the next five years to "build on" a 2019 agreement between California and several automakers.
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State and local governments are set to receive billions if the legislation passes, including funding to support cybersecurity, broadband, transit, roads, water and more. Here are the details.
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Spokane, Wash., wants all of its city vehicles to be either electric or biofuel-powered by 2030. The city is looking to pay a consultant to develop an inventory of the city's fleet and a comprehensive replacement plan.
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Six technology providers were selected as part of the challenge for solutions in areas like transportation and economic development to assist cities in the Denver region with their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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