Transportation
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The Illinois secretary of state is seeking to address a lack of clarity around rules for those transportation methods through a new educational campaign called “Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready.” -
Aided by federal funding, the state Department of Transportation will seek proposals this spring from businesses willing to install public electric vehicle chargers, with its financial assistance.
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Its commission has approved installing three different types of electric vehicle charging pads this summer, at its Middletown base. The endeavor is part of its goal to be energy neutral by 2040.
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A grand total of 140,000 wind turbines placed offshore in the Northeast could power one-third of the U.S., according to a recent study by Stanford researchers.
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The Big Apple stopped taxi app developer Uber from connecting drivers directly to passengers, at least until next year.
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A new app being developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers may help drivers avoid red lights and reduce car pollution.
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Inspired by images of the devastating Japanese tsunami in 2011, an Australian boat builder invented a pod that could save lives when the next big tsunami comes.
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The Department of Energy approved two programs to advance the next generation of nuclear energy technology.
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The county adds cameras to curb vandalism of traffic cameras.
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Gov. Jerry Brown set in motion a law that will require the creation of controls and safety and performance standards for the operation of autonomous vehicles in California.
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As many of Los Angeles County's landfills near capacity, the Board of Supervisors approved a motion calling for modern solutions to waste management.
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Following an increase of high-profile crashes, new legislation prompts transportation officials to draft federal safety standards.
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In a move to make Tampa more bike friendly, city officials plan to add 30 bike-sharing stations by fall 2013.
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A traffic data program led by Inrix provides real-time vehicle speed data accurate within 2.5 mph.
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Swiss researchers found an inexpensive way to allow houses to collect rainwater and sweat it out when the weather gets warmer.
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As part of the Diesel Emission Reduction Program, the EPA is awarding millions in funding to upgrade old engines around the country to use clean diesel fuel.
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Why wait for robot drivers or flying vehicles to help beat congestion when a new era of smart phones, intelligent cars and road sensors is paving the way to cut delays today?
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The city has a bold plan to make every vehicle in its fleet, including police cars, run on alternative fuels.
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A Swiss research laboratory is developing vehicle technology that could someday read lips, track eyes and monitor eye fatigue to make humans more integrated with their vehicle's interface.
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Officials at the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) said they're on track to meet a $500 million savings goal and they're doing it through technology and innovation.
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Technology consulting firm Microdesk predicts how technology will help shape sustainable U.S. infrastructure development in 2013.
