Remember how a record breaking amount was spent to defeat driver classification ballot initiative in California? Same for Massachusetts this year. “Uber, a California-based company, donated more than $2.4 million; Instacart, based in San Francisco, donated $1.7 million; DoorDash, also out of San Francisco, donated $1.6 million; and San Francisco’s Lyft donated $1.1 million, according […]
Author Archives: Tessa Zavala
CATO on high speed rail
CATO Institute says of California’s high speed rail that “[i]f the full high‐speed rail phase I could somehow be implemented today, it would reduce greenhouse gas emissions statewide by less than 0.2%.” They conclude that high speed rail is not a cost effective way to address climate change. CATO | New Figures Show That California High‐Speed […]
Wireless Car Charging
Last week it was robots moving cars around parking garages. This week it is wireless charging pads for your EV. @bloomberggreen
Motor Vehicle Security Threats
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
City Proposes Stipend for Bike Riders
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’s Future Space Commission
Arizona Legislature is considering creating the Arizona Space Commission. KJZZ | Arizona Legislature takes up elected officials’ salaries, E-Verify, Arizona Space Commission
Roadway Protest Legislation
A New York assemblywoman from Queens is proposing legislation to make protesting in roadways an act of domestic terrorism. NYPost
2024 Safe Roads Report
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.
Valentine’s Day + Ports of Entry
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 […]
Meet the New Kid: zero-emission truck infrastructure group
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