Watch Bay Area firm's flying car in action as future arrives. How much will they cost?Alef Aeronautics has successfully tested its flying car in an urban environment, showcasing its ability to drive and take off vertically.
Robovan was the biggest surprise at Tesla We, Robot event | TechCrunchTesla's Robovan is an electric, autonomous vehicle designed to transport people and goods in high-density areas.
karbikes merges bicycle with electric car for a smoother, zero emission urban commuteKarbikes offers a sustainable and efficient solution for zero-emission commuting in urban areas.
What the Electric Fiat 500e Is Like-From a Fiat 500 OwnerThe Fiat 500e offers an eco-friendly upgrade without sacrificing the charm and driving experience of the Fiat 500.
Renault revives the Estafette as electric cargo van tailored for urban scenarios - Yanko DesignRenault revives the Estafette as an all-electric van to meet modern urban logistics needs.
The Best Electric Cars For City LivingElectric vehicles (EVs) are well-suited for city driving but pose unique challenges for urban residents regarding charging and vehicle size.
Watch Bay Area firm's flying car in action as future arrives. How much will they cost?Alef Aeronautics has successfully tested its flying car in an urban environment, showcasing its ability to drive and take off vertically.
Robovan was the biggest surprise at Tesla We, Robot event | TechCrunchTesla's Robovan is an electric, autonomous vehicle designed to transport people and goods in high-density areas.
karbikes merges bicycle with electric car for a smoother, zero emission urban commuteKarbikes offers a sustainable and efficient solution for zero-emission commuting in urban areas.
What the Electric Fiat 500e Is Like-From a Fiat 500 OwnerThe Fiat 500e offers an eco-friendly upgrade without sacrificing the charm and driving experience of the Fiat 500.
Renault revives the Estafette as electric cargo van tailored for urban scenarios - Yanko DesignRenault revives the Estafette as an all-electric van to meet modern urban logistics needs.
The Best Electric Cars For City LivingElectric vehicles (EVs) are well-suited for city driving but pose unique challenges for urban residents regarding charging and vehicle size.
Push to consolidate city boards and commissions draws criticism from UTC - Austin MonitorThe Urban Transportation Commission opposes the merger of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Councils into its structure.
City Plans Delivery 'Microhubs' to Reduce Truck Traffic and PollutionThe city is advancing a pilot program for delivery microhubs to promote sustainable package delivery and reduce truck traffic.
NYC to be outfitted with microhubs' to aid truck deliveries in city streetsNYC's DOT implements microhubs for delivery trucks to streamline operations, improve safety, and enhance the urban environment.
From Scooters to Microtransit, Cities Are Embracing Alternatives to Short Car TripsMicromobility solutions are essential for connecting commuters to public transit and reducing urban transport emissions.
Amsterdam-based SELANA introduces the first legal E-step in the Netherlands: Know more - Silicon CanalsSELANA introduces the first legally approved e-step in the Netherlands, aiming to transform urban transportation with a sustainable alternative to cars.
This unsung form of public transportation is finally getting its dueGondolas present a viable public transportation solution that can address urban transportation needs and climate concerns, unlike private projects in the U.S.
What To Make Of 4-Wheeled "Car Bikes"?E-bikes are helping reduce congestion and pollution in urban areas, but further innovation like four-wheeled e-bikes and 'car bikes' are needed for different transportation needs.
City Plans Delivery 'Microhubs' to Reduce Truck Traffic and PollutionThe city is advancing a pilot program for delivery microhubs to promote sustainable package delivery and reduce truck traffic.
NYC to be outfitted with microhubs' to aid truck deliveries in city streetsNYC's DOT implements microhubs for delivery trucks to streamline operations, improve safety, and enhance the urban environment.
From Scooters to Microtransit, Cities Are Embracing Alternatives to Short Car TripsMicromobility solutions are essential for connecting commuters to public transit and reducing urban transport emissions.
Amsterdam-based SELANA introduces the first legal E-step in the Netherlands: Know more - Silicon CanalsSELANA introduces the first legally approved e-step in the Netherlands, aiming to transform urban transportation with a sustainable alternative to cars.
This unsung form of public transportation is finally getting its dueGondolas present a viable public transportation solution that can address urban transportation needs and climate concerns, unlike private projects in the U.S.
What To Make Of 4-Wheeled "Car Bikes"?E-bikes are helping reduce congestion and pollution in urban areas, but further innovation like four-wheeled e-bikes and 'car bikes' are needed for different transportation needs.
Congestion Pricing Ignites an Old Rift: Drivers vs. Transit RidersThe perennial debate between car users and transit loyalists is exemplified by a married couple with differing preferences, amid New York City's upcoming congestion pricing program.
Past 6 months have had the most traffic deaths in nearly a decade with 61 pedestrians killed since January: studyTraffic fatalities in NYC at record high despite Vision Zero program.
Thursday's Headlines: 'You're Soaking In It' Edition - Streetsblog New York CityCongestion pricing in NYC has led to noticeably reduced traffic and improved quality of life for drivers and non-drivers alike.
The Roller-Skating Economist You Can Thank for Congestion PricingWilliam Vickrey's insights into transportation inefficiency laid the groundwork for congestion pricing, reflecting ongoing struggles between environmental policies and economic realities.
The Battle for The Streets of New YorkCongestion pricing plan in New York City aims to address street congestions and improve safety and public transportation.
Hochul's cowardice on congestion pricing will hurt New York, and the US, more than it helpsCongestion pricing plan delayed in NYC despite benefits of reducing cars and promoting public transit.
Congestion Pricing Ignites an Old Rift: Drivers vs. Transit RidersThe perennial debate between car users and transit loyalists is exemplified by a married couple with differing preferences, amid New York City's upcoming congestion pricing program.
Past 6 months have had the most traffic deaths in nearly a decade with 61 pedestrians killed since January: studyTraffic fatalities in NYC at record high despite Vision Zero program.
Thursday's Headlines: 'You're Soaking In It' Edition - Streetsblog New York CityCongestion pricing in NYC has led to noticeably reduced traffic and improved quality of life for drivers and non-drivers alike.
The Roller-Skating Economist You Can Thank for Congestion PricingWilliam Vickrey's insights into transportation inefficiency laid the groundwork for congestion pricing, reflecting ongoing struggles between environmental policies and economic realities.
The Battle for The Streets of New YorkCongestion pricing plan in New York City aims to address street congestions and improve safety and public transportation.
Hochul's cowardice on congestion pricing will hurt New York, and the US, more than it helpsCongestion pricing plan delayed in NYC despite benefits of reducing cars and promoting public transit.
Wednesday's Headlines: Car Brain Edition - Streetsblog New York CityThe article critiques the misconception that bike lanes, rather than car drivers, cause traffic congestion, urging better education for elected officials.
Seattle congestion increased 9% in 2024 as workers returned to officeCongestion in Seattle increased by 9% from 2023 to 2024, with drivers losing an average of 63 hours in traffic.
Wednesday's Headlines: Car Brain Edition - Streetsblog New York CityThe article critiques the misconception that bike lanes, rather than car drivers, cause traffic congestion, urging better education for elected officials.
Seattle congestion increased 9% in 2024 as workers returned to officeCongestion in Seattle increased by 9% from 2023 to 2024, with drivers losing an average of 63 hours in traffic.
Joby Aviation's electric air taxi takes flight in NYC, powered by $500M from ToyotaJoby Aviation's air taxis could revolutionize urban transport in NYC, significantly reducing travel times.
Air taxi growth demands efficient vertiports and traffic control systemsRising air taxi demand is hindered by regulatory approval and consumer trust issues.
Flying taxis could be carrying passengers in 2025, but hurdles remainJoby Aviation is pioneering electric flying taxis, transforming long commutes into five-minute journeys with quiet, efficient eVTOL aircraft.
Joby Aviation's electric air taxi takes flight in NYC, powered by $500M from ToyotaJoby Aviation's air taxis could revolutionize urban transport in NYC, significantly reducing travel times.
Air taxi growth demands efficient vertiports and traffic control systemsRising air taxi demand is hindered by regulatory approval and consumer trust issues.
Flying taxis could be carrying passengers in 2025, but hurdles remainJoby Aviation is pioneering electric flying taxis, transforming long commutes into five-minute journeys with quiet, efficient eVTOL aircraft.
Uber And Lyft Will Roll Out Robotaxis This Year. But There's A ProblemUber and Lyft are set to deploy robotaxis this year, significantly transforming urban transportation.
Autonomous Driverless Scooter Offers a Smart Ride Through City Streets - Yanko DesignThe Hop scooter is a multi-passenger, autonomous vehicle designed to streamline urban transportation while reducing congestion.
Uber And Lyft Will Roll Out Robotaxis This Year. But There's A ProblemUber and Lyft are set to deploy robotaxis this year, significantly transforming urban transportation.
Autonomous Driverless Scooter Offers a Smart Ride Through City Streets - Yanko DesignThe Hop scooter is a multi-passenger, autonomous vehicle designed to streamline urban transportation while reducing congestion.
Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5 ReviewThe RadWagon 5 offers significant upgrades over its predecessor, with a focus on usability, safety, and handling at an appealing price point.
Walkable' New York City Became Deadlier for Pedestrians in 2024New York City's pedestrian safety worsened in 2024, reversing years of progress with an alarming increase in traffic-related fatalities.
NYC's subway system is turning 120 and celebrating with a huge, new exhibitThe opening of the New York City subway in 1904 marked a revolutionary moment in urban transportation, with immediate, overwhelming public support.
Op-Ed | E-Bike chaos: A call for accountability to restore safety on NYC streets | amNewYorkThe rise of e-bikes and similar vehicles poses significant dangers to pedestrians, particularly in urban areas like New York City.
How Vision Zero Made New Yorkers Safer and Saved MoneyThe Vision Zero initiative in New York City reduced traffic injuries and saved Medicaid over $90 million in treating people with traffic-related injuries in its first five years.
Is Curbside Parking an Endangered Species?Parking in New York City is increasingly challenging due to high car ownership rates, leading to intense competition for limited parking spaces.
Walkable' New York City Became Deadlier for Pedestrians in 2024New York City's pedestrian safety worsened in 2024, reversing years of progress with an alarming increase in traffic-related fatalities.
NYC's subway system is turning 120 and celebrating with a huge, new exhibitThe opening of the New York City subway in 1904 marked a revolutionary moment in urban transportation, with immediate, overwhelming public support.
Op-Ed | E-Bike chaos: A call for accountability to restore safety on NYC streets | amNewYorkThe rise of e-bikes and similar vehicles poses significant dangers to pedestrians, particularly in urban areas like New York City.
How Vision Zero Made New Yorkers Safer and Saved MoneyThe Vision Zero initiative in New York City reduced traffic injuries and saved Medicaid over $90 million in treating people with traffic-related injuries in its first five years.
Is Curbside Parking an Endangered Species?Parking in New York City is increasingly challenging due to high car ownership rates, leading to intense competition for limited parking spaces.
Cycling and Air Pollution: Tips for Staying SafeCycling can both reduce traffic and exposure to air pollution in urban areas; strategies exist to mitigate the health risks associated with cycling.
Say goodbye to freeform 'dockless' e-bike parking in London: TFL debuts new rules to reduce bike mess on streets | TechCrunchLondon introduces new e-bike parking rules to tackle sidewalk obstructions and enhance urban transportation management.
Thursday's Headlines: Snow and Tell Edition - Streetsblog New York CityThe Department of Sanitation has introduced a narrow-width snow plow to improve snow removal in bike lanes, ensuring equal treatment with car lanes.
Say goodbye to freeform 'dockless' e-bike parking in London: TFL debuts new rules to reduce bike mess on streets | TechCrunchLondon introduces new e-bike parking rules to tackle sidewalk obstructions and enhance urban transportation management.
Thursday's Headlines: Snow and Tell Edition - Streetsblog New York CityThe Department of Sanitation has introduced a narrow-width snow plow to improve snow removal in bike lanes, ensuring equal treatment with car lanes.
Tesla Cybercab: We Sit Inside Tesla's Driverless CarTesla's Cybercab emphasizes practicality and minimalism for robotaxi services, showcasing a unique design geared towards urban transportation.
Why this wheelchair user says the prospect of losing bikes lanes make him feel 'dispensable' | CBC NewsAdvancements in adaptive mobility can significantly enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities, enabling greater independence and social integration.
Construction starts on revamped Second Avenue bus, bike lanes | amNewYorkImproving Second Avenue's bus and bike lanes to enhance safety and efficiency for cyclists and bus riders.
Monday's Headlines: A Worthy Ribbon-Cutting Edition - Streetsblog New York CityThe ribbon-cutting for the protected bike lane on Washington Bridge symbolizes significant advancements in urban transportation and safety for cyclists and commuters.
Why this wheelchair user says the prospect of losing bikes lanes make him feel 'dispensable' | CBC NewsAdvancements in adaptive mobility can significantly enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities, enabling greater independence and social integration.
Construction starts on revamped Second Avenue bus, bike lanes | amNewYorkImproving Second Avenue's bus and bike lanes to enhance safety and efficiency for cyclists and bus riders.
Monday's Headlines: A Worthy Ribbon-Cutting Edition - Streetsblog New York CityThe ribbon-cutting for the protected bike lane on Washington Bridge symbolizes significant advancements in urban transportation and safety for cyclists and commuters.
How to Choose an Electric Bike: A Complete Buying GuideEbikes are a versatile urban transportation option, offering various types to meet specific commuting and recreational needs.
Abus Ultimate 420 + Loop Cable bike lock review: A compact, commuter-friendly comboThe Abus Ultimate 420 + Loop Cable is a compact and reliable bike lock ideal for urban commuters.
Flying air taxis move closer to US takeoff with issuing of FAA ruleFederal regulators have established rules for electric air taxis, highlighting a new category of aircraft to enhance urban transportation and promote clean flight.
The Boring Company's Las Vegas loop is attracting riders, and trespassers | TechCrunchThe Boring Company's Loop in Las Vegas shows rising trespassing incidents, indicating management challenges despite attracting over 2 million passengers.
Friday Video: Car and Truck Drivers are the Cause of Virtually All Road Violence - Streetsblog New York CityStreetsblog prioritizes road safety for all users, mainly focusing on protecting the most vulnerable from car and truck driver risks.
Serve Robotics and Wing to trial robot-to-drone delivery in Dallas | TechCrunchThe partnership between Serve Robotics and Wing aims to enhance last-mile delivery by combining drones and robots to improve range and efficiency.
The Brompton G Line Is Its Most Versatile Folding Bike YetBrompton's G Line enhances folding bike versatility with larger wheels and a lightweight design, suitable for urban and outdoor use.
Simplify e-bike rules and boost parking spaces to reduce 'clutter' on London's streets, report warnsA consistent set of policies is needed across London to address the issue of e-bike clutter on pavements and ensure efficient use and parking of e-bikes.
Vvolt Unveils the Centauri II: The Next Evolution in Urban E-Bike Commuting | stupidDOPEVvolt's Centauri II offers a revolutionary approach to urban commuting with cutting-edge electric bike technology and a rider-first design.
London council to ban leaving e-bikes on pavementsE-bike riders banned from leaving bikes on town centre pavements in South London borough.
Simplify e-bike rules and boost parking spaces to reduce 'clutter' on London's streets, report warnsA consistent set of policies is needed across London to address the issue of e-bike clutter on pavements and ensure efficient use and parking of e-bikes.
Vvolt Unveils the Centauri II: The Next Evolution in Urban E-Bike Commuting | stupidDOPEVvolt's Centauri II offers a revolutionary approach to urban commuting with cutting-edge electric bike technology and a rider-first design.
London council to ban leaving e-bikes on pavementsE-bike riders banned from leaving bikes on town centre pavements in South London borough.
Why San Jose is swapping e-scooter companies - San Jose SpotlightSan Jose is replacing Lime and Bird scooters with Spin scooters through an exclusive deal, reflecting a shift in urban micromobility strategy.
This fusion of a hoverboard, e-scooter and skateboard is a PMD done right - Yanko DesignModi combines the best features of hoverboards and e-scooters, targeting urban mobility issues with a lightweight, compact design.
Little congestion as Dublin traffic changes begin but many motorists flouting new rules in absence of gardaiNew traffic restrictions at O'Connell Bridge are reducing private vehicle use but some motorists continue to ignore the rules.
New Yorkers with disabilities still fighting MTA over large subway gaps | amNewYorkDisabled New Yorkers are fighting the MTA over unsafe platform gaps that violate accessibility laws.
Waymo director says the company's cars won't honk at each other anymoreWaymo's self-driving cars have stopped honking at each other after receiving a software patch.
Record Numbers of Cyclists Are Using Delancey Street - But Improvements Aren't Coming for Five Years ... At Least - Streetsblog New York CityBike trips over the Williamsburg Bridge have reached record highs, but infrastructure improvements on Delancey Street are delayed until at least 2029.
The need for an interdisciplinary approach to remote work and urban policy - Nature CitiesThe COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed urban transportation and work patterns, promoting sustainable practices and remote working.
Bike sharing sees huge growth in Canada's cities | CBC NewsBike sharing experiences significant growth in Canada as a convenient and affordable urban transportation option.
The need for an interdisciplinary approach to remote work and urban policy - Nature CitiesThe COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed urban transportation and work patterns, promoting sustainable practices and remote working.
Bike sharing sees huge growth in Canada's cities | CBC NewsBike sharing experiences significant growth in Canada as a convenient and affordable urban transportation option.
Replacing New York City's Oldest TaxisRavinder Sharma and Haroon Abdullah, drivers with the oldest cabs in NYC, now drive new Toyota RAV4s after being required to retire their old vehicles.
Meet the District 5 candidates: How will you promote alternate transit modes?Encouraging alternative transit modes such as biking is essential for reducing car dependency and improving traffic in cities.
Tiny Electric Trucks Are Coming to a Bike Lane Near YouCargi B, NYC's e-cargo bike, provides alternative to trucks for deliveries, shaping the future of urban transportation.
GAC presents 3 new city cars with glass shell, adaptive trunk and transparent display in milanGAC Group introduced three concept city vehicles with a modular electric powertrain at Milan Design Week 2024.
Lime is planning a huge 25 million expansion across LondonLime plans a £25 million e-bike expansion in London, including more parking spaces and a new warehouse.Expansion follows a ban on e-scooters in Paris, part of Lime's global initiative to add 30,000 new bikes to its fleet.
Will Boston ever build the North-South Rail Link?Boston's commuter rail system is currently divided into two separate systems extending from North and South Stations.The North-South Rail Link, a 2.8-mile tunnel, could bridge the north/south divide, improving transit connections and easing congestion.
Brompton C Line Electric review: Fun and foldable, fits better than you'd thinkNow is a great time for riding unique bikes in urban areas, like the Brompton Electric C Line, offering convenience and versatility.
What Does It Take to Keep a City's E-Bike Fleet Running?Electric bike shares are on the rise in cities, posing challenges in maintenance and infrastructure for recharging batteries.
Tern Bicycles Release New Quick Haul Long, Their Most Affordable Compact Cargo eBikeNew Tern Bicycles Quick Haul Long compact cargo eBike designed for heavy hauling and families looking to ride more.
TfL has just launched 10 spectacular new cycleways in LondonTfL is expanding London's cycle network with 10 new routes, aiming to increase the accessibility and safety of cycling in the city.