Chinese city tests a train without tracks
The Chinese city of Zhuzhao is testing a rubber-tire vehicle that runs on virtual tracks.
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Megacities Commit to Zero-Emission Bus Technology
Twelve big-city mayors from across the globe recently committed to ensuring a fossil-fuel-free future, and they hope to do so by, among other measures,...
Miami mayor supports trackless trains
The mayor of Miami (FL) wants to introduce trackless train technology, currently undergoing testing in China, instead of expanding Metrorail.
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Las Vegas driverless shuttle starts off with a bang
A self-driving shuttle was hit by a truck just an hour into the start of a year-long trial in downtown Las Vegas.
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Arrivo startup plans high-speed test track outside Denver
Startup Arrivo announced a partnership with the Colorado DOT to build a hyperloop-inspired test track outside Denver.
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Weekend round-up
ICYMI: NJ Transit introduces severe weather info, Manly Fast Ferry gets mobile ticketing, and Colorado celebrates connected and autonomous vehicles.
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Transit operators are slow to adopt electric buses
U.S. transit operators have been slow to adopt all-electric buses because of concerns about price, performance, and the still-evolving technology.
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Maine to consider self-driving shuttles
The Maine legislature is considering a bill that would help clear the way for self-driving buses throughout the state.
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Weekend round-up
Some stories you may have missed last week: Elon Musk doesn't like transit, Ventra cards get a new look, and Metrorail customers get more...
Elon Musk wants to tunnel under Los Angeles
The Boring Company wants to build a tunnel under Los Angeles for a privately funded futuristic high-speed public transportation service.
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Congressional briefing emphasizes electrification and public transit to meet climate goals
54 years since the first Earth Day, the US is still focusing on highway expansion. In light of increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, due...
There’s a climate cost to America’s freeways, and it’s not paid equally.
The environmental impacts of the Interstate Highway System continue to harm communities of color through health hazards, pollution, and displacement.
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The sprawling roadway network...
How Indonesian Cities Are Prioritizing Inclusive Public Transport
The lack of holistic data on how marginalized and differently-abled groups move in major cities is often a barrier to developing more inclusive urban...
How Indonesian Cities Are Prioritizing Inclusive Public Transport
The lack of holistic data on how marginalized and differently-abled groups move in major cities is often a barrier to developing more inclusive urban...
