Today’s Headlines
Thursday’s Headlines
The problem with autonomous cars is that operators either pay attention or they don’t — and if they don’t, they won’t be ready to take the wheel if needed. (Fast Company) Case in point: Researchers stuck a piece of tape on a speed-limit sign and convinced Teslas on autopilot to drive 85 miles per hour … Continued
February 20, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines
Presidential candidates Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar highlighted their support for passenger rail while campaigning in Nevada. (Roll Call) Axios (late to the party!) says that there’s more evidence that ride-hailing services are making traffic congestion worse. Uber is further disrupting the taxi industry by … letting people call an Uber like they … Continued
February 19, 2020
Tuesday’s Headlines
The number of annual trips made on foot or by bike in the U.S. didn’t change between 2001 and 2017. That’s because our streets continue to be unsafe for everyone. Yes, more adults are taking the risk, but they’re increasingly less likely to let their children walk or ride a bike, contributing to an obesity … Continued
February 18, 2020
Monday’s Headlines
There are an estimated two billion parking spaces in the United States. Cities should be converting them into sidewalks, bike lanes, pickup/drop-off zones or even new housing. (Green Biz) Most drivers would teleport to work if they could, but people who walk or bike would still walk or bike (State Smart Transportation Initiative). Related: Traffic … Continued
February 17, 2020
Friday’s Headlines
Sustainable transportation like walking, biking and taking transit is likely to overtake private car trips in the world’s largest cities within the next decade, according to a Mobility Futures study. (Reuters) After more hearings on autonomous vehicles this week, Congress remains at an impasse over how to regulate them. (The Verge) Sure, humans are crappy … Continued
February 14, 2020
Thursday’s Headlines
Michael Bloomberg and Pete Buttigieg have the best among a sad lot of presidential candidates’ transportation plans, according to Transportation for America. The Federal Transit Administration announced its New Starts grants for 2021. Among the projects rated highly are a Kansas City streetcar extension (KSHB), double-tracking a rail line between Gary and Michigan City (Northwest … Continued
February 13, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines
President Trump’s latest budget cuts Amtrak funding by 50 percent and eliminates a loan program for clean vehicle manufacturers. It also includes $1 trillion for infrastructure, but with no way to pay for it. Democrats are unlikely to go along. (Reuters) A California judge declined to block a new state law that requires Uber and … Continued
February 12, 2020
Tuesday’s Headlines
Oil companies invented fake news, astroturfing and the modern public relations industry. They’ve known about climate change since the 1960s, but have been denying it publicly anyway. (Grist) States can’t depend on the federal government to pay for infrastructure as long as President Trump is in office, according to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and New … Continued
February 11, 2020
Monday’s Headlines
Sustainable transit is a great investment because it saves lives, saves time lost to sitting in traffic and saves the environment all at once. (The City Fix) Coronavirus is sowing confusion, fear and racism among Uber drivers. (Daily Beast) Thirty companies have burned through a combined $16 billion trying to develop self-driving cars (The Information). … Continued
February 10, 2020
Friday’s Headlines
Register now before we sell out! Act against climate change and create universal mobility at the 2020 National Shared Mobility Summit, March 17-19 in Chicago. Meet leaders from the public and private sectors and learn the latest policies and practices. Form partnerships and make new modes work for communities of all sizes SUVs are a dangerous symbol … Continued
February 7, 2020