U.S. House Republicans on Wednesday advanced a new $250 annual fee on electric cars but dropped a $20 federal yearly registration fee on all vehicles starting in 2031 to fund road repairs as part of a tax reform bill under consideration. The bill also includes a $100 fee on hybrids.
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Drivers along a 200-mile stretch of I-45 between Dallas and Houston should get ready for something new: The semi-truck in the next lane might not have anyone in the driver's seat.
Policymakers and experts need to go beyond minimum standards and examine how urban spaces continue to exclude people with disabilities. What does it mean for a city to be accommodating to all its citizens? This requires understanding how individuals feel included and valued in the places they live, and responding to their needs by emphasizing genuine inclusivity?
The transportation department unveiled three new curbside “microhubs” on the that offer parking spaces for cargo bikes operated by select delivery companies - it's a step toward making the city’s booming package delivery industry more efficient.
A new report shows how Amtrak and commuter railroads can reduce “dead time” and increase speeds for less than it would cost to build new high-speed rail lines.
In Florida, Brightline has proved that it can operate reliable, well-designed passenger trains that people want to ride. Can the public sector do the same?
The nation’s top transportation officer is asking Congress to consider reforming permitting regulations specific to construction projects as part of an update to federal highway policies next year.
Drivers are doing a double take when they cruise down one road in Montgomery Township, Pennsylvania. Officials within the township decided to paint squiggly solid yellow lines and single white lines --- also known as chicanes -- on Grays Lane in an effort to stop people from speeding
When the world’s largest sports spectacle descends on New Jersey in 2026, there will be much more on display than soccer players competing in the World Cup.
As demand for sustainable transportation grows, startups are increasingly focusing on small electric vehicles as a solution to congestion, affordability and increasing emissions.