Monthly Archives: April 2021

What is happening? California is moving a jay walking repeal in the Freedom to Walk Act Why is this important? Has the support of statewide bike association which called jaywalking laws, “regressive and oppressive laws in the dustbin of history” How will this be important? Repealing Jaywalking is gaining ground. Streets Blog Cal | Bill […]

What is happening? EV Connect philosophy focuses on sustainability and it partners with local businesses and schools in the  Southern California Edison Charge Ready pilot program Why is this important? The company talks about support for like-minded local businesses that are building a sustainable future How will this be important?EV Connect platform works seamlessly with […]

What is happening? GoFor says  EVs reduce emissions, drivers to make more money, and lower total cost of ownership is less as is there less frequent maintenance and lower fuel costs. Why is this important? EV isn’t limiting itself to personal vehicles, it is delivery robots, local How will this be important? It is happening. […]

What is happening? A bipartisan coalition in DC, the Problem Solvers Caucus, have endorsed a gas tax increase to fund infrastructure Why is this important? “The time is now for Congress and the administration to reach across the aisle, unite and boost investments in our surface transportation network that will move our transportation systems into […]

What’s happening? 80% of scooter fatalities involve a car. Local empirical data from city emergency departments like Los Angeles and Austin do not track how the accidents happened. April 2021 Journal of Safety Research published the first scooter safety study. 80% occur during daylight and 70% at intersections. The research finds alcohol is not a […]

What’s happening? Oregon is touted as the go-to for pay as you go legislation after having piloted the program. InfoHive has highlighted the key points of the pilot program from its inception. HB 2342 (2021 | OR) will codify the pay as you drive program. Why is this important? Here’s looking at model legislation that […]

What’s happening? Worcester, MA is considering using federal stimulus funds for transportation. Worcester’s Congressperson says that the city has discretion over much of the funding. Why is this important? The city is considering public transit options that include more on-demand options as well as zero cost options. How will this be important? All cities will […]

What is happening? Longmont Colorado is considering a $1 hourly fee from people who charge their electric vehicles at publicly accessible city EV charging stations. The city says the annual revenue of $12,000 will cover the cost of operations. Why is this important? Cities are looking for revenue. EV chargers fit that bill. How will […]

What’s happening? Virginia SB 758 (2020 | VA) allows robots up to 500 lbs, gives the robots the same rights as pedestrians & requires cities to allow the robots on roads when there is no sidewalk. Pennsylvania SB 1199 (2020 | PA) considered a similar regulatory framework. Why is this important? The use of delivery […]

What’s happening? Most states have no regulations for sidewalk delivery robots. In 2017 San Francisco essentially banned the robots except in limited circumstances. Why is this important? Opposition is typically workers who believe they will be replaced by these sidewalk delivery robots How will this be important? In the last 6 months a sidewalk delivery […]