Dan Zukowski
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Maine, United States
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These 5 big transit projects got done just as 2022 came to an end
Multibillion-dollar rail transit projects like those that just opened in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., can take years to build but bring benefits to residents, researchers say. → Read More
Chicago transit users could see fare hikes, service cuts without new funding sources
In a newly-released draft strategic plan, the Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois lays out ways to reduce transit’s reliance on fares. → Read More
Dallas transit CEO Nadine Lee tackles crime, a labor shortage, transit equity and trash
“Everything was my first priority,” Lee said about taking over Dallas Area Rapid Transit in mid-2021, at the height of the pandemic. → Read More
3 technologies that could make EVs go farther
Greater range could spur more EV adoption, with implications for charging infrastructure. → Read More
New York transit riders may face steep fare increases, service cuts: state comptroller
With ridership stuck well below pre-pandemic levels, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority could struggle to maintain service without steep fare hikes. → Read More
US EV adoption likely to get 20% boost by 2030 from Inflation Reduction Act: BloombergNEF report
A BloombergNEF report released at COP27 outlines trends for electric vehicles. Meanwhile, at the global climate summit, a coalition of 200 government and private sector entities committed to accelerating EV adoption. → Read More
Electric vehicle sales rise as registrations jump 57% through September
Consumers are shifting away from hybrid vehicles to plug-in EVs as manufacturers offer more models. → Read More
EV buyer education campaign launches in Colorado
Transportation and energy regulators hope a website and educational materials will help bridge the information gap for residents curious about buying, owning and driving an electric vehicle. → Read More
State, local transit ballot measures won over voters
Which party controls the House and Senate could determine future funding for many infrastructure and transportation programs, but observers are optimistic that major cuts aren’t likely. → Read More
Amtrak avoids Thanksgiving shutdown, as rail unions delay strike
At an impasse over paid sick leave, railroad workers postponed strike action, allowing for more bargaining time. → Read More
United Airlines, Archer Aviation plan first commercial eVTOL route in NYC
The first specific route announced in the eVTOL industry is being lauded by New York City Mayor Eric Adams. → Read More
AV developer Argo AI to shut down as Ford, Volkswagen halt investments
Autonomous vehicles are “not ready for prime time,” said one safety expert, and Ford agrees. Argo AI operated AVs in Miami and Austin, Texas. → Read More
15 states should be prioritized for EV infrastructure, EV Council report suggests
To support increased numbers of electric vehicles, large cities and rural states in the South and Midwest will be challenged to provide enough charging stations, according to a report this month. → Read More
EV adoption might be hindered by DMV fees: report
Some of the same states that incentivize EV purchases charge additional fees to EV owners, but they could restructure those fees to align with emissions goals, according to a July RMI report. → Read More
Interest in EVs has grown substantially, survey shows
A Consumer Reports survey shows 14% of consumers would buy or lease an electric vehicle if shopping today, but high purchase costs and low awareness of incentives remain barriers. → Read More
New York's congestion pricing plan back on track after federal slowdown
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair Janno Lieber said the agency responded to virtually all outstanding questions from the Federal Highway Administration and hopes to implement the tolling plan in 2023. → Read More
Aerospace accelerator CEO forecasts a 'wave of disruptions' in urban air mobility
VTOL and other advanced air mobility technologies will change urban transportation, but the transformation will be slower than many expect, says Starburst CEO François Chopard. → Read More
Traffic fatalities hit 16-year high in 2021, with pedestrian deaths up 13%
While 2020's increases were shocking, 2021's numbers are worse, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. Communities can now apply for $1 billion from the infrastructure law for greater transportation safety efforts. → Read More
California readies regulations for zero-emission truck fleets
Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles are the next big frontier in transportation electrification. The move to EVs has been slower in this segment because of its higher energy needs. → Read More
Proposed California EV regs could be adopted by other states
In a bid to ramp up zero-emission vehicle sales, the policy move could ultimately enable regulators "to set the national standards that we need to meet our climate goals," said one transportation and clean air policy expert. → Read More