Monthly Archives: November 2021

What is happening? Virginia passed a law enforcement reform package that included prohibiting traffic stops & searches for things like smelling marijuana to minor traffic offenses. Why is this important? The goal of the legislation was to address that a disproportionate number who are pulled over are BIPOC. How will this be important? Let’s watch […]

What is happening? Philadelphia police will not conduct low level traffic stops like when a tail light is out. Why is this important? The purpose is to address racial disparities in traffic stops without compromising public safety. Instead of the stop a ticket could be mailed to the registered address of the vehicle. How will […]

What is happening? Meet the High Speed Rail Alliance, ” a growing community working to bring the game-changing power of fast, frequent and affordable trains to North America.” Why is this important? It covers projects in California, Texas, Florida and the Upper Midwest How will this be important? “And in an era of intensifying climate change, […]

What is happening? A proposal for high speed rail between Chicago and St. Louis is added to the list of high speed rail projects that include California, Texas Central, and Florida. Why is this important? The funding for foundational work for the Chicago project came from the Infrastructure Bill and in August lawmakers in Illinois […]

What’s happening? Meet Opibus, a US VC funded, Kenya- Sweden partnership to convert existing buses and motorcycles to EV. Why is this important? Opibus was founded in 2017 when it focused on vehicle to EV conversation How will this be important? The biggest set backs are scaling up fast enough and adequate charging infrastructure Tech […]

What’s happening? Lyft is self imposing regulations that if a passenger establishes their account with anonymous payment source, like Venmo or a gift card, the passenger must also provide an alternative form of identification Why is this important? Minneapolis is experiencing a spate of carjackings of ride share drivers How will this be important? Codification […]

What’s happening? Data shows that 3 of 5 scooter accidents happen when scooters are on sidewalks. 1/3 of these accidents occur on sidewalks when sidewalk riding is not permitted Why is this important? D.C. is requiring scooters to be locked in docks when not in use. D.C. is also requiring 25 new docks be constructed. […]

What is happening? Part of the federal infrastructure bill is to require all new vehicles by 2026 to have a mechanism to stop drunks from driving. Why is this important? US DOT will determine the appropriate technology. How will this be important? The technology most likely to come out on top is infrared cameras that […]

What’s happening? Seattle Mayor Executive Order during the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference includes ways to incentivize the electrification of vehicles Why is this important? The order establishes establishes a $1 million program to convert heavy-duty diesel trucks — including school buses, garbage trucks and drayage port trucks How will this be important? Converting […]

What’s happening? Seattle Mayor signed an Executive Order extending free transportation to middle school students, expanded from the current free for high school students. Why is this important?  More than 13,500 high school students in the city participate in the current program, this expansion could add as many as 8500 students. How will this be […]