Monthly Archives: August 2019

Where: California What: The Legislature, regulatory decision makers and courts are on the side of gig economy workers being employees and not independent contractors How much will the fight cost? $60 Million What will $60 million cover? Includes fighting against a ballot proposition to clarify that gig economy workers are employees CNBC | Uber and […]

Where: New York What does the bill permit? Cameras to record once the automated arm stop sign is activated at a school bus stop How would cities participate? Cities would have to take action to participate in the program and to be able to issue fines Center for Digital Education | New Law Legalizes Stop-Arm […]

Where: Port of Long Beach What impact automation is being studied? “economic impact of port automation on the city” What action triggered this economic impact study? International Longshore and Warehouse Union tried to stop automation projects at the Port Is this issue limited to Long Beach? L.A. mayor has created a commission to study “the […]

Where: Nashville TN What arguments were used to support a ban: “[Electric scooters] have created a greater strain on our police, fire and EMT departments,”  How did Nashville choose to move forward with scooters? fewer companies can offer scooters reduced scooter numbers by 50% more safety regulations Community Impact | Metro Nashville Council votes down […]

Where: California What agency is responsible for funding allocation? California Energy Commission What funding has been allocated to Santa Clara and San Mateo counties? $21 million in incentives to Santa Clara County $12 million in incentives to San Mateo County Who. Which utilities are involved? City of Palo Alto Utilities Peninsula Clean Energy San José […]

Where: Colorado, would be the 10th state to adopt  California’s ZEV policy What will the Colorado ZEV mandate do? By 2023, 4.9% of new vehicles for sale must be battery-powered electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, fuel-cell vehicles, or others that produce zero emissions Targets increase until 2030 Limited to light-duty cars and trucks Manufacturers can meet […]

Where: California How does the new easy payment system work? credit cards in lieu of FOBs When did the push for easier EV paying start? 2013 Why did it take so long according to supporters of the new payment system? industry failed to solve the problem What has industry done in response? Backing 2019’s AB […]

Where: San Francisco What: 1st ever permit for pilot of robotic sidewalk delivery Who: Postmates Postmates 3 goals when working with local officials: collaborative and inclusive approach to robotic deployment respect our public rights of way include community input TechCrunch | Postmates Expects to land first ever permit to test sidewalk delivery in San Francisco

Where is autonomous trucking companies setting up shop? Texas, Dallas Why Texas? California was not providing an immediate short term regulatory path forward Texas weathercocks long period of snow that is not the best for sensors booming freight economy Who? Kodiak Robotics,  San Diego-based TuSimple,  “truck platooning” company Peloton Technology  Embark  Starsky Robotics Wired | SELF-DRIVING TRUCKS […]

Where: Pennsylvania Who: Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation Secretary Leslie Richards What is the new local approach for transportation planning in Pennsylvania? Stop thinking about moving vehicles on a road Start thinking about regional planning Utilizing a diverse workforce Better accommodations for pedestrians and cyclists Improving relationships with cities and counties Governing | How Pennsylvania’s Transportation […]