New York’s Transit Tech Lab Selects 18 Startups to Innovate Urban Mobility
New York's Transit Tech Lab has chosen 18 startups to test new technological solutions for the city's transit systems, with artificial intelligence…
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Commentary Highlights Scepticism Over High-Speed Bus Proposals Amidst Calls for Rail Investment
A recent commentary piece critically examines proposals for high-speed bus systems as an alternative to conventional rail infrastructure, arguing for greater investment…
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New York State DOT Halts Cross Bronx Expressway Expansion Amid Community Opposition
New York State's Department of Transportation has cancelled plans to repair and widen five bridges along the Cross Bronx Expressway following significant…
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US Transportation Bill Criticised for Extending ‘Failing Status Quo’
A new US transportation reauthorization bill, the BUILD America 250 Act, has been heavily criticised by transportation advocacy group Transportation for America…
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US Congressional Committee Proposes $580 Billion Surface Transportation Bill, Including EV Fees and Public Transport Funding
A bipartisan agreement has been reached in the US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on a $580 billion surface transportation bill, which…
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US Bill Aims to Formalise Federal Funding for Shared Micromobility
A new bill introduced in the US House of Representatives seeks to formally include bike- and scooter-share projects in federal transportation funding…
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US EPA Proposes Relaxing Water Treatment for Coal Plants Amid AI Electricity Demand Surge
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed revisions to wastewater requirements for coal-fired power plants, citing increased electricity demand from artificial…
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Washington D.C. Trials Four-Wheeled E-Cargo Bikes for Last-Mile Deliveries with Amazon
Washington D.C. has launched a 10-month pilot program with Amazon to test four-wheeled e-cargo bikes for last-mile deliveries, aiming to reduce the…
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King County Sales Tax Measure Could Shortchange Seattle’s Transportation Funding
A proposed amendment to a new King County sales tax measure threatens to cap Seattle's share of pass-through transportation funding, potentially costing…
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Transit Reliability Is a Planning Issue Too
New homes, jobs and high streets depend on the capacity and reliability of buses, rail and walking routes.
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