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US Homeland Security Invests in AI Detection and Tracking Algorithms

The Department of Homeland Security is funding Analytical AI's project to build algorithms that link objects to people to enhance security.

United Airlines and Eve Air Mobility to Launch eVTOL Flights in San Francisco

Eve Air Mobility and United Airlines have announced plans to launch eVTOL commuter flights throughout the Bay Area in San Francisco. 

Mercedes‑Benz DRIVE PILOT Certified for Level 3 Operation in California

Mercedes‑Benz's DRIVE PILOT for SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving has received certification for use in the state of California.

Shared Micromobility Vehicles Return to Dallas after 3 Years

The City of Dallas has reintroduced shared dockless micromobility vehicles after halting their use three years ago. 

US DOT Funding to Deploy Intelligent Transportation Technology

The Federal Highway Administration has awarded over 52 million USD under the Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation programme.

Waymo Autonomous Vehicles to Be Available on Uber App

Waymo and Uber have announced a new multi-year strategic partnership to make the autonomous Waymo Driver available on the Uber platform.

Blade to Offer eVTOL Flights from New Jersey to New York

Blade Air Mobility will operate and transform the Newport Helistop in Jersey City, New Jersey to prepare for eVTOL flights.

US DOT and Transport Canada Announce Cross-Border EV Charging Corridor

The US DOT and Transport Canada have announced the first cross-border EV charging corridor between the US and Canada. 

Lyft Launches Preordering Service for Airport Pickups

Ride-hailing provider, Lyft has launched new features within its app to make it easier for travellers to preorder a ride at the airport. 

Multimodal Transport Network to Be Introduced in North Carolina

MTA Receives Federal Approval for NYC Congestion Charge

FHWA has provided a Letter of Legal Sufficiency for MTA to advance the implementation of a congestion pricing programme in NYC.

FAA Releases Airspace Blueprint for Future Air Taxi Operations

The FAA has released an updated blueprint for US airspace to accommodate future air taxis and other advanced air mobility (AAM) operations. 

Beep to Provide Autonomous Transport for New Homes in Tradition, Florida

Beep has announced an expanded partnership with Mattamy Homes to enable sustainable growth as more homes are built in Tradition, Florida.

Alaska Airlines and ZeroAvia to Test Largest Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft

Alaska Airlines has presented a Bombardier Q400 aircraft to ZeroAvia to be retrofitted with hydrogen-electric propulsion technology.

May Mobility Launches Arizona’s First On-Demand AV Service

May Mobility and Via have launched Arizona's first on-demand public transit service using autonomous vehicles (AVs).

Spoke to Test C-V2X Technology to Improve Safety for Vulnerable Road Users

At smart city, Peachtree Corners, Curiosity Lab has partnered with Spoke to deliver a connected IoT ecosystem for vulnerable road users.

Beep and CCTA to Deploy Autonomous Shuttles in Northern California

NYC to Launch Local Delivery Microhub Pilot

NYC DOT Commissioner, Ydanis Rodriguez has announced a pilot programme that will test the effectiveness of local delivery microhubs.

PANYNJ and NASA Partner to Explore Future of Urban Air Mobility

The PANYNJ has partnered with NASA to collaborate on planning for the future of urban air mobility in New York and New Jersey.

NACTO Explores Improved Designs for Micromobility Infrastructure

The National Association of City Transportation Officials has published a paper on infrastructure design for micromobility vehicles.

Waymo to Trial Autonomous Operations in Austin, Texas

Waymo has announced plans to test its fifth-generation autonomous driver on the Jaguar I-PACE platform in Austin Texas.

Archer and United to Launch eVTOL Route in Chicago from 2025

Archer Aviation and United Airlines plan to launch the first eVTOL air taxi route in Chicago, between O’Hare (ORD) and Vertiport Chicago.

New York Mayor Announces Plans to Combat Micromobility Battery Fires

New York City Mayor Adams has announced a plan to help prevent fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in electric micromobility vehicles. 

Beep to Conduct Autonomous Vehicle Testing in North Carolina

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has partnered with Beep to deploy shared autonomous vehicles throughout the state.