Waymo is clearly at a big scaling-up phase of its life. I expected it to expand a lot in 2025 and 2026, but not as much as it is doing. This week, Waymo sped forward again with announcements of four more cities it is going to enter soon. The cities … [continued]
Waymo confused people a bit on Friday, while announcing new territory it will be going into. As I wrote the other day, Waymo’s new custom-designed Zeekr robotaxi has been spotted in San Diego. Waymo doesn’t offer service in San Diego, though. That said, San Diego is one of the most … [continued]
In the 1980s Boston converted mud flats into prized land for its Seaport area. Even then, thoughts of sea level rise hovered in the back of developers’ minds, but the opportunity for growth and prime assets won out. Safeguards such as elevating the whole neighborhood or building sea walls around … [continued]
Waymo has been on an expansion sprint in the past year, but its latest announcement is one of its biggest ever. The company is bringing its robotaxi service across the Atlantic Ocean to the great city of London. Whether taking passengers to Premier League games, music concerts, Wimbledon, Big Ben, … [continued]
We find ourselves at a moment in time in which our dinner conversations, news broadcasts, social media feeds, and grocery store headlines are filled with darkness. Yes, democracy in the United States is under threat, and progress to mitigate climate change has been caught up in the regressive Trump policies. … [continued]
Transit death spirals do not start with a single dramatic event. They begin when operating gaps push agencies to trim frequency, defer maintenance, and raise fares, which in turn push riders away and deepen the hole. It is not inevitable. It is, however, on a short clock. Preventing service collapse … [continued]
Building upon my initial experiences at Climate Week NYC, I shifted from thinking globally to focus on how actions are being taken on the state and city level. While the foolish actions of Trump seem intent on taking the wrong side of history, states are showing leadership. New York is … [continued]
ChatGPT generated image of a vibrant California YIMBY rally, showing activists holding signs like “Yes to Housing!” and “Build More Homes” in support of urban infill
In rare good news out of the United States, California’s just passed reform of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) has opened the door for a wave of infill housing development, marking a significant shift in the state’s longstanding approach to urban growth. Signed into law a week ago, the … [continued]
PeopleForBikes does annual rankings of the most-bikeable cities in the USA. It ranks cities in three categories — large, medium, and small. Various factors go into the rankings. Naturally, it takes time to make big changes in bike infrastructure or launch big bike programs, so rankings don’t change dramatically, but … [continued]
We love electric vehicles here on CleanTechnica because they are cleantech that cut emissions from the transportation sector — to a tremendous degree. They are also cool tech and fun. However, there’s something they don’t beat — human-powered transport. Biking and walking are much preferred for transportation needs. Unfortunately, most … [continued]
