The New Kid: Uber Grocery
Where is Uber Grocery being launched? Latin America and Canada
Coming Soon to: the US
What’s the policy issue that we’re seeing the US? Delivery fee caps during pandemics
Anatomy of a Smart Port Project
The Port: The Port of New Orleans
The goals of the Smart Port project at the Port of New Orleans:
- using technology to make dredging and operations decisions
How will the Port’s partnership with the Water Institute of the Gulf work?
- the research organization will install data sensors on tugboats and other vessels navigating the Port of New Orleans’ district
- they will detect sediment levels in shallow parts of the Mississippi River
- that data will then inform dredging decisions
How else will technology help the smart port?
- connect dock terminals, shipping lines, warehouses, and cargo operators
- create a unified command at the New Orleans Port
Houston Chronicle | ‘Smart port’ technology planned for Port of New Orleans
COVID Local Transportation Fund Proposal
Where: Seattle
What is the new proposed funding mechanism for local transit? “Seattle Transportation Benefit District”
How would the district accrue revenue?
- 0.1% sales tax
- estimated revenue of $20-$30 million dedicated to transportation
How will the proposal consider COVID issues?
- Identifying ways to have safe public transportation
- How to provide safe, efficient, and frequent transportation options for essential workers fighting against this global pandemic
KOMO News | Durkan proposes new $30 million replacement fund for Seattle transit
Local Trend. Cap on Restaurant Delivery Fees.
Where: St. Louis, MO
The proposed cap on restaurant delivery fees:
- cap on combined fees and commissions
- cap set at no more than 20% of the total purchase price of an online order
Is there a time limit on the cap? yes, the cap will only be applied during a declared pandemic and 60 days thereafter
Ride Share Partnership for Rider Safety
Who is partnering with whom to promote ride share rider safety? Uber & Lyft are partnering with The #WhatsMyName Foundation’s
How many colleges and universities are participating in the public awareness campaign? 100+
What are some elements of the safety campaign?
- promote ride share safety tips at popular pick-up locations
- in-person education sessions for both students and campus officials
- rideshare best practices
- reviewing in-app safety features before the ride
- asking the driver “what’s my name” to confirm it is the correct ride
- matching the make, model and license plate of the car
- sharing trip details with friends or family
Intelligent Transport | Uber and Lyft partner with foundation to promote rideshare safety
Anatomy of a EV Coalition
Where is the coalition located? The UK
What non-profit is leading the coalition’s creation? The international non-profit The Climate Group
What’s the coalition’s name? UK Electric Fleets Coalition
Who are members of the UK Electric Fleets Coalition?
- 77 members of the coalition
- Including major companies such as BT, ENGIE and the Natwest Group
What is the coalition calling for?
- switching over their collective 4.5 million vehicle stock to zero emissions by 2030
- Asking for government policies to have other similar companies commit to zero emissions
- Asking the government to stimulate EV supply to meet business demand
- Asking the government to extend grants for EVs
- Asking the government to invest in new EV infrastructure
Air Quality News | Government should accelerate EV policies, say major businesses
New Kid on the Block: Motor Cycle Sharing
Where is this start up? Austin TX
What is the start up name? Riders Share, a peer-to-peer motorcycle rental platform that aims to bring underutilized bikes to the people
Funding: raised $2 million in Series A funding, led by LiveOak Venture Partners
Foreseeable expansion to its motorcycle sharing: off-road vehicles + motorcycle tours into the platform
Built in ATX | Riders Share Raises $2M to Drive Growth in Motorcycle Rental Platform
Business TREND. Subscription based EV
The subscription based EV company : Canoo
What makes Canoo vehicles unique?
- first vehicle approved by the DOT and NHTSA to have a purely steer-by-wire steering system
- no mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering rack
- your phone is doing the work of showing your speed, state of charge, etc
Roadshow by CNET | Jay Leno dives into the world of subscription-based EV company Canoo
New Study on EV Chargers
Who conducted the study: Ohio Department of Transportation
Key recommendations for EV chargers in Ohio:
- A charging station every 50 miles of interstate, state, and U.S. route corridors
- State agency collaboration is crucial for these agencies:
- Ohio Department Of Transportation
- Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
- Ohio Department of Natural Resources
- Development Services Agency
- Department of Public Safety
- Department of Administrative Services
- Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
- Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission
Which agency is administering a grant program?
- Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
- $3.5 million in grant funds to install publicly accessible “Level 2” chargers in counties that Ohio EPA has identified as eligible
What is said of traditional auto manufacturers? “Legacy companies are pivoting to new ways of doing business and startups are entering the market.”
The Study: Drive.Ohio.Gov
Mahoning Matters | Ohio finalizes study for providing EV charging stations
COVID Local Road Changes
How are cities changing the use and purpose of local roads in a COVID state?
- closing streets for more pedestrians
- closing streets/parking lots so restaurants can expand outdoor dining
Examples of local programs:
- Los Angeles Slow Streets L.A. + Al Fresco
- Kansas City, MO Open Streets KC
- Tampa Lift Up Local Economic Recovery Plan
Governing | Cities Open Streets and Redefine Their Purpose and Focus