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Construction begins on the first NEVI-funded electric vehicle charging station. Photo from Ohio Department of Transportation.

Major New Commitment from Nearly 350 Mayors to Accelerate US Electric Vehicle Transition

Mayors pledge to electrify 50% of city fleets by 2030 and increase EV infrastructure by 500% by 2035 EV transition will save taxpayer dollars, improve public health, increase access to charging, and create clean energy jobs, while sending strong market signals to manufacturers Washington, DC — Today, as a part … [continued]

Image: Electric bus in Mexico City, from BYD.

Why Cities Need Public Transport To Be Well Funded, Equitable, & Resilient

Over the course of a year, the MOBILIZE Learning Lab convened by ITDP and VREF brought together a number of global transport researchers, experts, and advocates to discuss the future of public transport. High-quality, reliable public transport is essential to all cities, especially in lower- and middle-income countries where it is often the only … [continued]

Midjourney-generated image of an urban pedestrian street in a modern small city full of people walking and riding scooters on a sunny day, interesting building facades, lots of color.

Biden-Harris Admin $600+ Million Available for Projects that Reconnect Communities

Biden-Harris Administration opens application period for the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program, established through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to fund locally-driven projects such as interstate caps, highway removals, complete streets, and Main Street revitalizations  WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the … [continued]

This electric vehicle is part of the fleet owned by the city of Sedona, Arizona. Photo from Bryce Beck

Electric Vehicles Grow in the Desert: Peer Learning Helps Sedona Plan for Charging Infrastructure

Clean Energy to Communities Cohort Participation Advances Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in Sedona, Arizona The desert city of Sedona, Arizona, is home to less than 10,000 people but welcomes nearly 3 million visitors every year. The city knows it needs a big boost to its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to … [continued]

Image from Microsoft Copilot

Solar Neighborhoods in Detroit Choose Lightstar to Illuminate the Future with Innovative Neighborhood Agrivoltaic Solar

Through the Detroit Climate Strategy, the City of Detroit and the Mayor’s office have made progress toward sustainability. The plan, which was shaped by feedback from thousands of residents, stipulates that the city must switch to clean, renewable energy by 2034. “The Neighborhood Solar initiative is the first step toward … [continued]

Hull To Buy 40 Electric Buses

Following a successful bid to the Government to fund electric buses in Hull and the East Riding, Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved plans to enable the purchase of 40 electric buses and the allocation of circa £2 million of funding from the authority for the installation of charging infrastructure … [continued]

Zero-Emission Zones Are Helping Some Cities Fight Pollution

With growing urban populations and increases in cars, trucks and buses, cities are poised to experience more harmful pollution threatening people’s health and livelihoods. But some cities around the world are turning to an emerging solution called zero-emission zones (ZEZs). These are designated small areas of about 1.5 square miles to 11 square miles … [continued]