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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 […]

What’s happening? Elon Musk’s The Boring Company is proposing building tunnels that would use auto driving Teslas to transport people to beaches. Why is this important? The local goal is to improve traffic flow and downtown congestion. How will this be important? The Boring pitch is we can cut the cost from $1B a mile […]

What’s happening? Miami Beach is elevating roadways to preserve its infrastructure as sea levels rise. Why is this important? Miami Beach’s rational : “Miami Beach is at the forefront of resilience efforts to reduce flood risk from storms, high tides and sea level rise. We strongly believe the city’s resilience program benefits all properties, including […]

What’s happening? California has a statewide program to encourage TNCs to move to EVs. The California Air Resources Board crafted the the nation’s first vehicle electrification plan for transportation network companies and finalized it with the miles standard program that  2% of all TNC trips must be in electric vehicles by 2023 and that ramps up to […]

What’s happening? Uber and Wallbox are partnering to make it easier for Uber drivers to have access to a callbox charger for their EVs. Why is this important? The pilot projects currently limited to the Bay Area and will offer Uber drivers a discounted package for a Wallbox charger, installation and financing options. If successful […]

What’s happening? Chic 1960s luxury train service is returning in Europe as a sign that luxury rail will be a viable option in lieu of short range flights. Why is this important? Alternatives to short range flights is a competitive service. Think of the business bus services moving between Austin Dallas and Houston. How will […]

What’s happening? Prague is a tourist city and yet it has found a way to prove its transit fares help its citizens by charging more for single use tickets that are often used by tourists. How is this important? The scale of Prague’s transit fares are roughly: Free for under 15 and over 65 Reduced […]

What’s happening? Nashville is adopting new regulations for large party vehicles. Party Vehicles are back?! Supporters include Nashville Downtown Partnership, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and community coalition Safe Fun Nashville. Why is this important? Nashville regulations will cover: permitting route approval driver eligibility and training vehicles’ adherence to operation standards liability insurance standards. restrict […]

What’s happening? New South Wales Parliament in Australia just passed new EV reforms the are being told as the most generous for EV drivers. Why is this important? The new EV incentives include: $3,000 rebate for new electric cars priced below $68,7500 EVs below $78,000 get a stamp duty exemption incentives like the right to […]

What’s happening? Los Angeles Mayor’s office created a non-profit, Urban Movement Labs, to work with citizens & air taxi service companies to avoid the regulatory issues that ride share and scooters had. Regulations would include infrastructure like vertiports, noise issues, and zoning laws. Why is this important? Getting stakeholders involved before regulations can streamline the […]