new Companies are having to consider a mix of solutions, including car share, electric vehicles and on-demand services, to meet business and city objectives around reducing emissions and pollution, reducing congestion, improving safety and creating healthier environments. — BigMarker.com, 9h ago

new ...(CATL) and roadside infrastructure enabling autonomous driving on 5G-enabled cross-border highways and optimizing traffic flow, road safety, and sustainable transportation across longer distances. — FutureIoT, 1d ago

new ...by reducing the number and severity of crashes involving large trucks and buses. The agency accomplishes this mission through education, prevention, regulation, enforcement and collaboration with motor carriers and commercial drivers. FMCSA also uses research, innovative technology, and grants to states to achieve a transportation system with safer people, safer roads, safer speeds and safer vehicles,” per the budget document. — Transport Topics, 1d ago

new In recent years Sygic has been getting more focus on truck transport solutions. Sygic's navigation for trucks and caravans with specific routing by vehicle parameters has been here for ten years. As a member of the Eurowag group, Sygic is developing a digital product connecting truck drivers, dispatchers, and their customers to increase commercial transport effectiveness, make their accounting and administration more effortless, and reduce truck transport's environmental footprint. — sygic.com, 23h ago

new This pilot will also promote a more reliable, efficient and accessible bus service by deterring drivers from parking in bus-only lanes or at designated bus stops. Chicago’s growing bus priority network is key to combating congestion, providing equitable rapid transit and lowering emissions. — Intelligent Transport, 1d ago

new Volvo Trucks says that many types of transport needs can be electrified in South Korea, ranging from urban distribution and refuse disposal to regional transportation and construction traffic. — Just Auto, 1d ago

new Budhdeo sounds more confident: “Autonomous vehicles will revolutionize passenger travel and public transport as they will be based on demand-responsive transport. You could put vehicles where they are required, using autonomous buses, taxis, car clubs and passenger carrying drones – which will revolutionize public transport. Autonomous vehicles are one element of this service. What we haven’t explored is the autonomous transport on urban air mobility, such as drones operating in an urban environment, which can be used autonomously for passengers, delivering parcels and goods.”... — tu-auto.com, 23h ago

new ..., for instance. Drastically cutting emissions will require urban planning that minimizes the need for travel, as well as the build-out of shared, public, and nonmotorized transport, such as rapid transit and bicycling in cities. Such a transformation will also entail increasing the supply of electric passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and buses, coupled with wide-scale installation of rapid-charging infrastructure, investments in zero-carbon fuels for shipping and aviation, and more. — Ecosystem Marketplace, 1d ago

new Kuwait is developing its transportation infrastructure across ports, airport and rail with a view to position the country as a hub for regional trade. This, combined with Kuwait's reliance on imports, logistics and warehousing presents considerable opportunities for international players. Technological Advancements are expected to improve and enhance supply chain transparency and security leading to improved cost efficiency while SMEs are expected to increase in the FMCG, Pharma & manufacturing sector which will induce freight handling of these goods. Moreover, expansion of logistics infrastructure such as intermodal connectivity, logistics parks and ports to create business opportunities.For more insights on the market intelligence, refer to below link:-... — openPR.com, 16h ago

new AAM is an air transportation system using eVTOL and drones. eVTOLs are expected to be a novel and sustainable means of transportation, with lower greenhouse gas emissions and less noise during takeoff and landing than existing commercial aircrafts and helicopters because they are electrically driven. In Japan, the first eVTOL operation is planned for the Osaka Expo in 2025. — HeliHub.com, 1d ago

new Create sustainable urban water and land use management, green infrastructure and services, efficient buildings, biofuels for transportation, onsite renewables, fuel-efficient vehicles, and public transport and bicycling. — asisonline.org, 1d ago

new Notably, BRTS is a Bus Rapid Transit System, in which a corridor is constructed along the road for city buses only. No other vehicles are allowed to use that bus way. The BRTS corridor was constructed in Bhopal with the aim of making public transport faster and smoothening traffic. However, there have been several complaints by the residents, calling the BRTS corridor a 'waste of road space'. They complain that while the commuters suffer heavy jams on both sides of the corridors, the corridor lies empty as no vehicles apart from buses are allowed. — Free Press Journal, 9h ago

new The most crucial challenges—such as inadequacy of high-power charging facilities and large batteries for M/HDVs—are being addressed through technology advancements. Canada, for example, is aiming at 35-percent sale of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the M/HDV category by 2030, and is planning to launch a purchase incentive programme to achieve it. It already has a ‘Zero Emissions Transit Fund’ that allows communities to invest in zero-emission public transit buses and school buses. For its part, Chile’s target is to sell only zero-emission M/HDVs by 2045. In the capital, Santiago, public-private partnerships have helped operationalise a fleet of over 800 electric buses. — ORF, 10h ago

new This air cargo category comprises personal correspondence and e-commerce purchases as well as essential business paperwork and small parcels, all requiring efficient transportation to bridge the global gap between people and businesses. — Inbound Logistics, 1d ago

new Further emissions reductions, adaptation and mitigation is possible in land-use planning, design of urban areas and infrastructure through measures such as co-locating jobs and infrastructure (think 15-minute cities), public transport and active mobility and efficient retrofit and adaptive reuse of buildings that involves reducing material consumption and electrification, the report noted. — The Fifth Estate, 16h ago

new Autorickshaw drivers and bike taxis have been competing for space on Bengaluru's roads to gain customers. Bike taxis have gained popularity due to their affordability and convenience. However, autorickshaw drivers argue that bike taxis are operating illegally and are not subject to the same regulations and requirements that autorickshaws have to follow. — Free Press Journal, 1d ago

new Rapid urbanization, high population density, and chronic traffic congestion have increased the importance of transport infrastructure development in Asia’s cities, with new opportunities to adopt digital tools such as cloud technology, artificial intelligence, and GPS systems that can streamline logistics processes, including administrative and regulatory requirements. — Asian Development Bank, 1d ago

new Via’s software enables cities and transit agencies to efficiently plan and operate their public transit networks. It says that by integrating Citymapper into its platform, Via will be able to connect all elements of a transit system, offering a unified solution for cities, transit agencies and riders. — BusinessCloud, 1d ago

new Railroads work with local, state and federal agencies to plan train routing, security, tank car design, and emergency response. — NewsNation, 23h ago

new ...for the longer hauls, and eventually battery-electric for everything. Plummeting CO2e biofuels, of course, as agriculture and biofuel processes electrify and decarbonize. — CleanTechnica, 1d ago

new Leading ride-hailing companies are taking action to reduce their carbon footprint, making a major contribution to global efforts towards combatting climate change. Cabify, the popular urban mobility app in Europe and Latin America, set an example by becoming the first and only ride-hailing company to achieve carbon neutrality. By offsetting 100% of its emissions from both corporate operations and every ride booked through its app, Cabify offsets 100 percent of its CO2 emissions. Furthermore, Cabify plans on electrifying its transportation fleet in Spain and Latin America; further cutting back on emissions. — TechNode Global, 1d ago

new Businesses employ maritime information to improve daily activities such as freight routing, cargo handling, port operations, vessel deployment, and empty repositioning. Process improvement, high operational effectiveness, cost cutting, and human error minimization are driving the demand for digital solutions in the global maritime sector. As a result, the demand for digital solutions, such as marine information, is likely to surge in the global maritime information market size in the coming years.North American countries such as the US and... — prnewswire.com, 1d ago

new In land, water, and food systems, the top options are to reduce the loss of natural ecosystems, followed by carbon farming and ecosystem restoration. The IPCC says reducing food loss and food waste has the least impact among a list of strategies. And in settlements and infrastructure, fuel-efficient vehicles, efficient lighting and appliances, transit, biking, efficient shipping and aviation, and avoiding demand for energy services show up as the least expensive options. Efficient buildings are more costly, but can deliver somewhat higher emission reductions in this decade. — Corporate Knights, 1d ago

new Kiran Mehta, investment manager at Mercia, said: “Cargo bike delivery is a fast-growing market as councils seek to reduce congestion and pollution and consumers demand more environmentally-friendly solutions. — BusinessCloud, 1d ago

new The Transport Committee’s report said that smart shipping, such as largely automated operation of inland or seagoing ships through on-board technologies and new port design, would “allow a vessel to sail more efficiently, thereby reducing transportation costs and boosting competitiveness in relation to rail and road for inland waterways”. — ComputerWeekly.com, 1d ago

new Travel is the public’s use of public roads (Not for commerce)Drive is the use of the public’s roads for profit (Commerce)If someone is using the public’s roads to profit, the public is entitled to compensation and safety for that use. Making public use of their roads a privilege is FRAUD. Public Safety is when government verifies Commercial Vehicles are in working order and not overloaded. — Operation Disclosure Official, 1d ago

new The P-12 Shuttle will be a game changer for passenger water travel. Candela is on a trajectory to become a generation-defining company, revolutionizing the waterborne transportation market by offering the most climate-friendly, low-cost and customer-delighting boating experiences in the world.”... — EU-Startups, 1d ago

new The New York-based outfit uses AI-powered technology and deep telematics data to create cost savings for fleet operators. Its platform rewards safer driver behaviours, which in turn create savings for customers and lead to safer roads. That last point is an important consideration for commercial fleet operators: in 2021, there were more than 5,600 deaths involving truck accidents on US roads, according to the National Highway Transport Safety Administration (NHTSA). Not only can crashes cause commercial losses for operators, they can result in costly and time-consuming litigation as well. — insurtechdigital.com, 1d ago

new VPorts Air Traffic Management Inc. (“VPorts”), is a global leader in the design, construction, and operation of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure for upcoming vertical aircraft. The company was founded by experts in transportation infrastructure design and construction, city planning, and airport operations and design. The firm’s mission is to “shape the future development of safe advanced air mobility based on sustainable infrastructure.”According to a recent press release by SkyDrive, the two companies have signed initial agreements to collaborate on the “technical and business” aspects of the upcoming Integrator Center, to leverage its use for the “businessdevelopment and market expansion” of both companies. This likely means that SkyDrive will have input into the Center’s design, so that it’s aerial mobility aircraft and flight services can be easily integrated.Said Tomohiro Fukuzawa, CEO of SkyDrive, “We are pleased to be taking a part in the UAE government’s strategy for AAM, particularly in Dubai as it is one of the fastest growing and leading AAM markets in the world. we are committed to making AAM transportation affordable to all in a highly accessible way, helping commuters access city centers and mobility hubs. By collaborating with VPorts, we are able to secure an air traffic corridor for our vehicle testing with our eVTOL capabilities which would be essential to ensure its safety before deployment in the urban areas.”... — TransportUP, 1d ago

new ...outlines the administration’s aerospace priorities – including integrating drones and eVTOLs into the National Airspace System and promoting Advanced Air Mobility technology research and implementation. — Urban Air Mobility News, 2d ago

new Purolator has a history of sustainability efforts, including introducing over 500 hybrid-electric vehicles into its fleet in 2005, piloting all-electric vehicles with e-bikes and low-speed vehicles in 2020, and introducing Urban Quick Stop mini hubs in several urban centers across Canada in 2022. — supplychainbrain.com, 1d ago

new Transport sector emissions include the direct burning of fuels for road, rail, domestic aviation and domestic shipping, but exclude electricity for electric trains. — Stockhead, 2d ago

new Passenger air travel employers include airports and passenger airlines as well as firms with contracts and leases to provide onsite services and concessions. U.S. Government Accountability Office, “Airport Infrastructure: Information on Funding and Financing for Planned Projects” (Washington, DC: 2020), available at... — Center for American Progress, 1d ago

new ..."The TECO Line Streetcar continues to show what an investment in public transportation can provide with enhanced connectivity in the area and increased foot traffic to businesses," said Tampa Historic Streetcar, Inc. President Michael English. "The TECO Line Streetcar provides a viable transportation alternative for residents, workers and visitors in downtown and historic... — FOX 13 Tampa Bay, 2d ago

new ...– Provide opportunities to inspect area freight, intermodal and passenger projects. — Railway Age, 2d ago

new ...• Market participants participate actively in expanding the range and applications of Crowdsourced Smart Parking. Technology is rapidly improving. As such, Crowdsourced Smart Parking focuses on streamlining pre and post-production. — EIN Presswire, 2d ago

new It has called for the Government to incentivise public, private and fleet vehicle charging and hydrogen refuelling, and to create other incentives like free parking and charging, and access to transit lanes for zero-emissions vehicles. — Climate Depot, 2d ago

new The service provides free and secure bike parking downtown in Centennial Square seven days a week and accepts all active transportation devices, such as adaptive bikes, cargo bikes, bike trailers, jogging strollers and other personal mobility devices. — vancouversun, 2d ago

new Texas-based Ayro, Inc. (NASDAQ:AYRO), Inc. makes EVs for closed campus mobility, urban and community transport, local on-demand and last-mile delivery, and government use. In January, Ayro, Inc. (NASDAQ:AYRO) announced the U.S. Patent Office approved its patent for AYRO Vanish. Vanish is a utility low-speed electric vehicle (LSEV) with a lightweight architecture. — Insider Monkey, 2d ago