Author Archives: Tessa Zavala

What is happening? We’ve talked about flying taxi companies. Pilot tests in Florida for flying taxis. Now, let’s talk about United Airlines snapping up flying taxis. It’s happening, people…it is really happening. Why is this important? United Airlines paid a $10 million deposit for 100 electric flying taxis. They have an agreement with Archer Aviation […]

What is happening? County Commissioners in Lee County, FL have to cover the cost of unpaid, out of state tolls. It accounts for 10% of the tolls on the county’s 3 tolled bridges. Why is this important? The state has no enforcement mechanism to collect unpaid tolls from out of state drivers How will this […]

What is happening? Illinois is joining the partnership between Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin to create a series of EV charging stations. The goal is to create a scenic Lake Michigan tourism route. Why is this important? “The Lake Michigan EV Circuit Tour will incorporate existing charging infrastructure with strategically located new chargers at key coastal […]

What is happening? We talked about the roadways near Arlanda airport in Sweden that allow EVs to charge while driving on the roadway, and now similar roads are coming to Detroit. Why is this important?  Detroit will welcome a one-mile stretch of roadway in the area known as Michigan Central, a transportation innovation hub in downtown Detroit. […]

What is happening? 17 states, D.C., & Quebec have produced a bold Action Plan for accelerating a transition to zero-emission trucks and buses. Why is this important? They have recommendations for identifying barriers and opportunities for rapid and equitable truck and bus electrification and actionable policy and program recommendations for state policymakers, utilities, and utility […]

What is happening? Fare capping is generally structured around a maximum fare a rider pays over the course of a day or month. Once the cap is met, the remaining rides are free for the given time period. Why is this important? Fare capping make transit more affordable and equitable. How will this be important? […]

What is happening? Researchers have identified the most common cyber threats to transportation systems. The cyber threats include unsupported (not updated) third party software, inadequate enterprise risk management strategies, and the need for 3rd party vendors to conduct security audits. Why is this important? The industry needs a 21st Century upgrade, with many working on […]

What is happening? The Port of Corpus Christi is setting new records including: In Q2 2022, the port moved a record 46.4 million tons Up 4.8% from Q1 of 2022 First 6 months of 2022,  the port moved 90.1 million tons of commodities through its waterway, up 11.9% from 1H 2021 Crude oil shipments for […]

What is happening? Houston Port is breaking all sorts of records. Let’s look: 5th month this year with double-digit growth over 2021 Year to Date,  2 million TEU, specifically 1,897,065 TEU Year to Date an 18% increase compared to 2021 106 % more container TEU than last June 25 % more year-to-date moved through the […]

What is happening? Michigan is exploring using drones for commercial delivery beyond visual line of sight or what operators can see by creating a drone delivery corridor with FAA approval. Why is this important? Data. Airspace Link, a provider of data, software and managed services associated with drone flight, will analyze air traffic and ground infrastructure […]