Transportation

St. Joseph Public Works and Transportation is integrating new AI-powered software called Road AI, a type of specialized road maintenance software capable of detecting defects from cracking to larger potholes.

Collaboration across sectors and at the state and local level, along with education and information campaigns, and infrastructure rebates could help electric vehicle use speed up, experts said.

The company committed to fishing the electric scooters out of local waterways within 24 hours. It also fines people who park them across sidewalks — though prohibited downtown sidewalk riding continues.

While the initial rollout of the EZ A2B app led to some confusion for parents and district staff, administrators say it has put bus drivers and parents at ease by tracking where their student is at any given time.

The company, based in the U.S. and Israel, has launched hardware and apps to help state and local traffic engineers make travel safer. The move reflects the growth of cloud-based gov tech services.

The new app gives riders a single tool for trip planning and fare payment across multiple county transit systems. Nearly two weeks since its launch, it has already been downloaded more than 4,000 times.

City officials said autonomous vehicle company Waymo will begin testing its vehicles in the city. In compliance with state law, a human specialist will be behind the wheel, for now, to take control if needed.

Among its priorities are well-traveled but underserved neighborhoods. Massachusetts has the fourth most stations per capita of any state, but will need to add more EV chargers to meet its climate goals.

The transit management software supplier posted a 36 percent revenue jump last year, according to the latest filings. The company, founded in 2012, wants to join the tiny club of gov tech companies that have gone public.

The California Energy Commission announced $55 million in new funding to develop high-speed electric vehicle charging. Meanwhile, the federal government has restarted a national program to build charging stations.

Town Board members approved a law to address use of electric bicycles and gas-powered dirt bikes on bike paths and walking trails. Police can now issue fines or impound vehicles being used illegally.

The state’s Clean Mobility Program intends to deliver funding for “scalable, community-led demonstration projects” across micromobility, ride-share and on-demand shared transportation.

Ridership in the U.S., Canada and Mexico rose more than 30 percent year over year as the industry takes hold, according to the North American Bikeshare and Scootershare Association’s sixth annual ridership report.

A system of sensors installed on the East Huntington Bridge will ensure real-time monitoring to guide maintenance and extend bridge life, state and federal officials announced Thursday.

A proposed federal policy would create a standardized path for drones to fly beyond sight for public safety, infrastructure and delivery. A 60-day comment period gives agencies a chance to weigh in on risks and benefits.

Researchers from Morgan State University helped to develop the devices, which are controlled by a cellphone app. The pilot is designed to give passengers at Baltimore International Airport better mobility and independence.

The city’s bus system intends to bring three new electric shuttles into its fleet, likely to serve free routes in downtown, St. Elmo and the North Shore. The vehicles will join eight other electrics currently in service.

The Maryland Energy Administration will pay for 53 electric buses and 40 charging stations, aiming for cost savings, cleaner air and workforce development for a more sustainable student transportation system.