Thursday, January 30, 2025

Powering up communities: New grant to accelerate electrification & smart growth

Across the country, municipalities and transit agencies are beginning to embrace electrification in local transportation. They’re showing that the future of transportation does not...

Don’t curb your e-thusiasm

Electric vehicle charging at the curb presents unique challenges to meet equity, accessibility, and eligibility for federal programs. An electric vehicle fast-charging point in Hyderabad,...

NEVI stations going nowhere

The $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program is an important investment in the build-out of the nation’s EV charging infrastructure, but decision...

Leave the gas station behind: How charger-oriented development can lead to a greener future

Charging an EV is fundamentally different from fueling a gas-powered car. It’s time to co-locate charging infrastructure with existing communities in an approach we...

Electric carshare program kills many birds with one stone

As the Biden administration invests in transportation electrification, the Twin Cities’ electric carshare program serves as a model for supporting the electric vehicle transition...

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To Combat Extreme Heat, Let’s Invest in Better Walking and Cycling Networks

Cities around the world are now hotter than ever. In addition to global warming, urban areas tend to be warmer than nearby suburban and...

Confused about the chaos? Make Congress and the administration clarify the transportation funding freeze

The federal government owes communities upwards of $125.6 billion dollars in federal contract obligations from the infrastructure law but President Trump is threatening to...

E-Buses Are the Solution for Clean, Equitable Public Transport Everywhere

All over the world, electric buses (e-buses) are becoming a cornerstone of sustainable, efficient public transport. As cities grapple with rising pollution, greenhouse gas...

Three opportunities to work with incoming USDOT Secretary Duffy

Last Wednesday (Jan. 15), former Congressman Sean Duffy faced questions from the Senate Commerce Committee, tasked to vet the next Transportation Secretary. Here are...