Why It's Illegal to Roll Through Stop Signs on Your Bike—For Now
Many bicycle advocates see the "Idaho stop" as codifying what they already do at stop signs.
Who Is Liable for a Death Caused by a Self-Driving Car?
A pedestrian killed by a self-driving Uber in Tempe, Ariz. shows that the legal implications of autonomous cars are as important, if not more so, than the technology.
Most Americans Uncomfortable With Self-Driving Cars, Survey Finds
Over half the respondents to a Northeastern University/Gallup survey also said they are unlikely to regularly use the technology.
Could Self-Driving Trucks Be Good for Truckers?
That’s what a new study from Uber’s self-driving-truck team says, and a variety of trucking experts think they might be right.
Public Transit Still Rules Rush Hour in Cities
But that doesn't mean ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft don't play an important role in addressing local mobility challenges, according to a new report.
Waymo Maintains Lead in Self-Driving Car Race
The California DMV just released hard numbers that confirm Google’s lead in the race to develop self-driving cars.
The Humble Curb Is Fast Becoming the City’s Hottest Asset
Digitizing curbs is “something that has benefit today, benefit in the future, and doesn’t require so much investment from cities that they can’t do it today.”
Auto Industry Tells Congress to Pump Brakes On Self-Driving Car Regulation
“If we set standards before we know what we’re creating, we could stifle innovation.”
Virginia Enters 2nd Year of On-Demand Traffic Intelligence Experiment
Standardized data is allowing the state to make more informed transportation decisions more often.
What’s the End Game for Bikeshare in America’s Cities?
“What today’s bike sharing players must understand is that it takes a true, dedicated partnership between cities and providers to ensure bike sharing thrives,” according to the co-founder and CEO of Zagster.
Why a City’s or County’s First Autonomous Vehicle Project Should Be ‘Boring’
Localities like Contra Costa County are piloting non-consumer AVs like shuttles, which are great for getting early feedback and benefit all residents.
The Quandary of Designing Streets and Sidewalks to Protect Against Rare Events
Bollards and barriers can help protect pedestrians and crowds from malicious and unintended acts by motorists but can also limit walkability and pose their own hazards and nuisances.
How Colorado Is Trying to Stay Ahead of Evolving Transportation Technology
The state understands it can’t hope to outpace Silicon Valley, but it can outpace other states in adopting autonomous vehicles and hyperloop.
In Congested Cities, It Takes a Champion to Deliver Bus-Priority Infrastructure
Local jurisdictions are looking at less-expensive ways to improve transit service through traffic-clogged corridors. But it takes advocates inside and outside government to make them a reality.
Albuquerque Embraces Shift to Dockless Bike-Share System to Boost Local Mobility
Predictability is proving a priority for bicycle riders among the 98 cities adopting Zagster’s new Pace offering.
Seattle Expects to Save Millions of Dollars Through Right-of-Way Management
“Our first goals were to protect the pavement as an asset and make sure people and visitors to Seattle were able to travel,” said the city’s Project and Construction Coordination Office manager.
Anthony Foxx: Cities Are the Places Where Transportation Solutions Will Incubate
The former Obama administration Transportation secretary sat down with Route Fifty to discuss the future of tech disruption, intergovernmental planning, transportation “welfare” and federal regulation.
When Seconds Matter, Tiny Flaws in User Design Can Slow Things Down
Bus service can be delayed for a variety of reasons, including squinting. Yes, squinting.
Human-Driven Truck Hits Self-Driving Shuttle in Las Vegas
“The shuttle just stayed still. And we were like, it’s going to hit us, it’s going to hit us. And then it hit us,” according to one of the passengers.
Making New Mobility Services Adapt to Your City, Not the Other Way Around
Seattle has rolled out a new mobility playbook “anchored on understanding that we need to welcome this technology because it makes it easier for everyone to travel.”
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