Monthly Archives: February 2024

Last week it was robots moving cars around parking garages. This week it is wireless charging pads for your EV. @bloomberggreen

On Thursday, the federal government announced an investigation into whether Chinese motor vehicles pose a security risk. Cars are connected to road signs, toll stations, roads, other cars, use a series of cameras, etc…. @cnbc

Denver is considering subsidizing those who commute by bike. The Bicycling Rewards Program will pay bike riders for their contribution to improve the air. @goodgoodgoodco

Arizona Legislature is considering creating the Arizona Space Commission. KJZZ | Arizona Legislature takes up elected officials’ salaries, E-Verify, Arizona Space Commission

A New York assemblywoman from Queens is proposing legislation to make protesting in roadways an act of domestic terrorism. NYPost

The 2024 Safe Roads Report ranks states by road safety laws. The Top scoring states: LA, MD, NY, OR, RI and WA – and Washington, D.C. The 10 worst states: FL, ID, MI, MO, MT, NE, NV, OK, SD, and WY. 34 states, including TX received yellow, caution.

Miami International Airport sees the most flowers pass through it in anticipation of Valentine’s Day. This year, 18,ooo tons of flowers arrived ahead of Valentine’s Day. That’s 832 MILLION stems of flowers, with more than half arriving from Ecuador and Columbia. 90% of the flowers sold on Valentine’s Day came through Miami. AP | Love […]

A New industry group focused on supporting zero-emission truck infrastructure has been created by Daimler Truck North America, Navistar and Volvo Group North America. Meet PACT: Powering America’s Commercial Transportation

What is old is new again. Transportation planning it seems is just like fashion- trends repeat cyclically. The old trend that is new again- 15 minute cities. More cities are planning on the 15 minute city concept in that you can traverse your city within 15 minutes. We can see examples in London, Paris, Philadelphia and […]

California Legislature is considering SB 915 (2024 | CA) that would give cities the authority to pass stronger rules for robotaxis than state regulators establish. Regulation is complex on this issues. In California’s DMV oversees vehicles, the PUC oversees passenger safety, and Department of Transportation oversees roadways.  After recent robotaxi safety incidents expect to see states address safety. […]