Posts tagged Ride Hailing
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National links: Excessive parking requirements are limiting housing in LA
Excessive parking requirements are contributing to LA's housing shortage. Nashville's mayor is stepping down in scandal before an important vote on her transit plan. A followup MIT report still finds that Uber and Lyft drivers are making low wages. Keep reading…
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National links: Old methods of reducing congestion won’t work with ride-hailing companies
Because of ride-hailing companies' unique model, some experts say congestion pricing won't help traffic — but a different tax will. Some MIT scientists think they can use blockchain and other technology to zone cities more optimally. Lots of companies don't want Google to win the self-driving car maps race. Keep reading…
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It’s not a bike, it’s a bike-shaped Uber that says “JUMP”
Riding the electric-assist Jump bike isn't really like riding a bike. In my mental calculations of which transportation mode I'd take to a long-distance location, Jump isn't competing with other bike shares — it's competing with Uber or car2go. Keep reading…
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Some say self-driving cars will make transit obsolete. That’s wrong.
There are two diverging visions for a future with self-driving cars: one where they totally usurp mass transit, and another where they compliment it. The former strategy could result in massive amounts of congestion and delays–so if we want autonomous vehicles to succeed, we shouldn't neglect transit systems. Keep reading…
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National Links: The country’s most stylish streets have these things in common
The most stylish streets in the country are those that best reflect the soul of their city. When these three Boston transit wonks talk, the city listens (and makes laws). Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft are cutting into people's use of alternative transportation. Check out what's happening around the nation and the world in transportation, land use, and other related areas.
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National stories: California deals with lost federal funding
In California, federal funds for infrastructure have dried up, so the state is raising its own taxes. One author argues that conservative states need to let their more liberal cities do their thing. And in the architecture world, the effects of glass buildings on energy costs are quite high. Check out what’s happening around the world in transportation, land use, and other related areas! Keep reading…
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Because of Metro’s $0.25 increase, I’m walking, biking, ride hailing more
Over the two weeks since the WMATA systemwide fare increases went into effect, I have noticed the subtle effect they are having on my mode choice and travel behavior. When it comes to daily decisions on how to get around, as the old adage goes, perception is reality. Keep reading…
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National stories: Lyft swears its bus service is not a bus service
Lyft says its new service isn’t a bus even though I'm like 99% sure is, and not acknowledging that has negative effects. And it's natural for people to want to fight new projects in their back yards, but there are also rational points that should calm their nerves. Check out what’s happening around the world in transportation, land use, and other related areas! Keep reading…
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DCST will work on bus priority and routes, curbside management, and autonomous vehicles
Greater Greater Washington has teamed up with the organization DCST to advocate for better transportation in DC (and Rosslyn). I can now announce what we're going to be working on: Making buses great, streamlining the curbside usage in business districts, and planning for new technologies of the future, such as autonomous vehicles. I'm excited about it! Keep reading…
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Autonomous vehicles won’t just drive people around. They’ll record where the potholes are, too.
Transportation technology is on the verge of radically shifting how we get around, according to a number of experts. They envision a future where transportation is cheap, easy, and enjoyable; where, whether you use a car share, take bike share or public transit, or order a self-driving car to pick you up, the choice will be convenient… and yours. Keep reading…