Transportation
Transit Agencies Face Tough Budget Choices as Ridership Recovery Lags
As public transit ridership remains below pre-pandemic levels, agencies across the U.S. are grappling with budget shortfalls. S&P Global Ratings has downgraded the sector's outlook, and some agencies are considering fare increases or service reductions. Meanwhile, others are exploring zero-fare programs and alternative strategies to balance finances and serve communities.
2023年电动汽车或迎来‘临界点’：美国市场渗透率突破5%
美国电动汽车销量占比在2022年第三季度已超6%，专家预测2023年将迎来关键转折点，但充电网络、税收抵免细则及电网升级仍是主要挑战。
Transit-Oriented Development Gains Momentum as Cities Tackle Ridership Decline and Housing Shortage
Transit-oriented development (TOD) is expanding across U.S. cities as they face declining ridership and rising housing costs. Sound Transit's Angle Lake project and MARTA's Bankhead station are examples. Federal grants and the bipartisan infrastructure law support these efforts, but experts caution that TODs must include anti-displacement measures and community engagement to benefit existing residents.
Legacy Automakers Gear Up to Close the EV Gap in 2022: Strategies and Challenges
Despite the omicron variant's shadow over CES, EV announcements dominate. Legacy automakers like GM, BMW, and Mercedes are unveiling new models, aiming to leapfrog Tesla. With consumer interest in EVs tripling since 2018, the industry is at an inflection point. Experts discuss strategies from emphasizing function over sustainability to exploring the metaverse, while supply chain issues remain a hurdle.
未来交通规划：飞行出租车、超级高铁与自动驾驶是否已到布局时机？
从奥兰多的飞行出租车计划到匹兹堡的2070年愿景，美国多座城市正积极布局未来交通。然而，倡导者警告，过度关注新技术可能忽视当前基础设施的迫切需求。本文探讨了城市如何在创新与务实之间取得平衡。
Smart City Evolution: From Tech Arms Race to Resident-First Governance
Five years after the smart cities movement's early hype, U.S. city leaders are redefining success: less about autonomous vehicles and more about digital equity, trust, and 'unsexy' infrastructure. This multipart series examines the shift from vendor-led 'tech arms races' to resident-first, pandemic-informed approaches.
As Tesla, Ford and others invest billions in EVs, will the power system be ready?
Amtrak Unveils Ambitious 2035 Expansion Blueprint, Pending Infrastructure Bill Approval
Amtrak's CEO William Flynn has proposed a major expansion of the national passenger rail network by 2035, contingent on passage of the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. The plan would add 30 or more new routes, increase service on at least 20 existing lines, and bring new service to up to 160 communities. However, the proposal faces hurdles including freight railroad cooperation, funding uncertainties, and questions about demand.