Monthly Archives: September 2022

What is happening? The Asphalt Art Initiative provides grants to create art to modify dangerous streets. Why is this important? At one asphalt art initiative site, pedestrian/car dangerous situations decreased by 30 % and the percentage of people who felt unsafe crossing fell from 85% to 6% How will this be important? Cars are slowing down, […]

What is happening? Mexico City has been working to improve traffic. To that end, it has been rethinking how it uses right of ways to “remove space for cars, incentivized other transport modes and enabled more productive land use. “ Why is this important? Right of ways are used for transit platforms and pay stations; park-lets, […]

What is happening? A new report from Urban Institute warns that policies surrounding self driving cars shouldn’t leave out historically disadvantaged communities. Why is this important? The report discusses the benefits of self driving cars like, reducing emissions, improved traffic safety, increase transportation options for older people or people with disabilities, How will this be […]

What is happening? A solar powered RV is here. It has a backup charging port just in case. Why is this important? The Stella Vita, is the first entirely self-sufficient camping car. How will this be important? Stella Vita is promotes cleaner travel and demonstrate the potential of green living. Thred. | Dutch students build […]

What is happening? San Francisco leaders are pushing ordinances that will prohibit e-scooters on sidewalks, and if scooters are on sidewalks- no more scooters for you, all of you! Why is this important? San Francisco wants all e-scooters to have anti-sidewalk devices installed. Like geofencing that inhibits use of the scooter on a sidewalk. How […]

What is happening? Minneapolis joined Los Angeles and Long Beach in the Ship It to Zero resolution that calls for a carbon neutrality goal for shipping. Because there is limited carbon neutral cargo ships currently, the resolutions looks to create an accelerated timeline for fossil fuel-free shipping, thereby allowing policymakers to “spur research, generate demand, […]

What is happening? The federal Infrastructure law of 2021 included $500 million in grants under the SMART Program, Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation. Entities that can apply include: States, local governments, tribes, toll authorities,  transit agencies, and metropolitan planning organizations.  Why is this important? The program will include $100 million in grants annually for 5 […]

What is happening? The federal government has approved EV charger plans for 35 states, including D.C. and Puerto Rico. This means that federal funding can start flowing to get their EV charger plans under way. Why is this important? Texas did not make the cut. Texas and the other 16 jurisdictions have until the end […]

What is happening? Cruise robotaxi service will launch in Austin and Phoenix before the end of 2022. Why is this important? Cruise has been operating in San Francisco in certain areas of the city between 10 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., allowing for quicker expansion into new cities more quickly. How will this be important? 2023 […]

What is happening? State transportation officials are hesitant about rural EV Chargers. Why is this important? Many stretches of rural highways have no gas stations, homes, or electricity for hundreds of miles. States are asking for alternatives like chargers at national parks, state parks, and longer distances between chargers in rural areas. How will this […]