Transportation
疫情促使部分城市居民转向私家车，纽约市新车注册量在2020年8月同比增长18%，而地铁客流仍不足疫情前50%。城市交通官员与研究者警告，若缺乏政策干预，拥堵可能加剧。各地正通过永久化开放街道、自行车道扩建、公交优惠及联邦基建资金，尝试引导出行方式回归可持续轨道。
加州公用事业委员会（CPUC）已授权通用汽车旗下Cruise开展该州首个面向公众的无人驾驶载客试点，初期免费。业内专家认为，该项目将检验公众接受度，并可能催生新的数据共享与安全标准，为自动驾驶商业化铺路。
The autonomous vehicle (AV) industry faces a critical shortage of qualified engineers and technicians. In response, universities and community colleges are launching specialized programs in AV engineering, software development, and cybersecurity, often in collaboration with automakers and industry organizations. These initiatives aim to prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving field projected to reach $556.67 billion by 2026.
Transit workers across the U.S. face a rising tide of assaults, from verbal abuse to violent attacks, with some incidents turning fatal. Operators and union leaders point to underfunding, mental health issues, and pandemic-related tensions as contributing factors. Legislative efforts, including the Transit Workers and Pedestrians Protection Act, aim to address the crisis, but progress remains slow.
The push to integrate drones into national airspace is accelerating, with dedicated UAS corridors—or 'sky lanes'—seen as a catalyst for urban innovation. However, the path is fraught with challenges: detect-and-avoid technology, international standards, data sharing, and public trust. Industry leaders and government agencies are collaborating to build the digital and physical infrastructure needed, from LAANC authorizations to multi-million-dollar BVLOS corridors. This article explores the partnerships, pilot projects, and debates shaping the future of drone highways.
As cities and transit agencies adapt to changing travel patterns, many are deploying public surveys to inform long-term planning. From Norman, Oklahoma's route overhaul to Idaho Falls' bus service relaunch and Chicago's pandemic-era ridership study, surveys are proving essential for gathering community input and guiding investment decisions.
疫情期间美国自行车销量激增，盗窃案同步上升68%。城市在财政紧张下如何平衡自行车友好投资与防盗治理？波特兰、密尔沃基、温哥华等城市通过注册系统、专项工作组和社区教育探索解决方案。
Bird's fleet manager program has drawn criticism for allegedly burdening contractors with debt, yet interviews with fleet managers reveal financial success for some. The program's hiring process and contract terms are examined, alongside industry trends in gig worker classification.
The pandemic's sharp reduction in driving has laid bare the structural weaknesses of the gas tax as a primary funding source for America's roads and transit. With revenues down billions, states are cutting projects, raising taxes, and exploring innovative replacements such as vehicle-miles-traveled fees, while Congress faces renewed pressure to reform transportation financing.