Here come the flying taxis
New forms of urban air mobility like drones are getting more attention. The technology is here, but is public…
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Allison Arieff
Allison Arieff was Senior Editor of City Monitor.
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The underwhelming reality of driverless cars
Billions have been invested in the development of autonomous vehicle technology, and the industry is starting to accept that…
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Biden’s transportation department could be great for cities
The new US DOT, says urban planner Steven Higashide, understands that street-level changes, repeated at scale, can add up…
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In England, a call to regulate city buses
Bus ridership in Greater Manchester has collapsed since the lockdowns began. The city region hopes to bring back better…
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Most young Londoners prefer public transit. Let’s not let them down.
Post-pandemic, cities must keep fighting to provide young people with equitable transport choices.
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The effort to decontaminate the Bogotá River, both physically and politically
The once-sacred tributary receives about 690 tonnes of pollutants daily. Investment, oversight and massive anti-corruption efforts will be required…
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What Biden’s lack of support for the Green New Deal means for cities
His $2trn plan may be less ambitious, but Democratic House and Senate majorities may help lead to real progress…
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The future of transportation is small and electric
The pandemic has fuelled demand for small electric vehicles, with incentives and tax breaks playing a major role.
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