Congested traffic is a problem that plagues almost every major city, but these traffic-reducing initiatives are working to solve this.
Many cities like Montreal, Dubai and Paris are keen on investing in these traffic-reducing systems in order to improve road conditions. Notable examples include systems that aim to remove traffic from the roads, like 'Workhorse's' personal commuter helicopter, to those that work to reduce the number of collisions on the road, like the 'Lighted Zebra Crossings' in the Netherlands.
Many of these ideas are connected to an environmental benefit like reduced carbon emissions or the promotion of a vibrant local ecology. This suggests an increased global awareness as well as a willingness from law-makers to invest in solving of the damaging environmental effects of blocked traffic.
53 Traffic-Reducing Initiatives
From Bluetooth Traffic Sensors to Lighted Pedestrian Crosswalks:
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Personal Commuter Helicopters
The Workhorse Surefly Urban Helicopter Simplifies Morning Commutes
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Fashionable Electric Vehicles
Pix Presents Electromobility in the Most Aesthetically Pleasing Form
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Hyperloop Transportation Pods
The MIT Hyperloop Pod Would Carry Passengers and/or Cargo
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Infrastructure-Altering Rail Startups
Eco-Friendly Locomore Offers Cheap Train Tickets in Germany
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Smart Electric Scooters
The Unu Electric Scooter Delivers Top Speed No Matter the Charge Level
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Traffic-Alleviating Elevated Buses
China's TEB-1 is a Bus That Allows Cars to Pass Underneath It
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Two-Wheeled Delivery Robots
Teletretail is Developing an Automated Robot for the Roads
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Hydrogen Turbine Trains
The 'Spacetrain' Enhances Ground Travel with a Lightweight Design
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Cost-Effective Hyperloop Pods
The Waterloop Goose X Passenger Vehicle Design is Exceptional
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Living Green Bridges
This Organic Structure Provides a Safe Path for Wildlife in Seoul
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Electric Flying Quads
The Neva AirQuadOne Flying Vehicle is the First of Its Kind
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Underground Car Tubes
The CarTube Concept is a Public Transit Infrastructure Idea
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Hyperloop Highway Vehicles
The 'Hornet' Car Vehicle Design is an Automobile of the Future
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Dynamic Traffic Cones
These LED Pylons Are Highly Visible at Night and Entirely Eco-Friendly
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Solar-Powered Bike Lanes
A Polish Engineering Firm Developed a Luminous Solar-Powered Bike Path
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Safety-Enforcing Crosswalk Gates
China's Jaywalking Turnstiles Prevent Crossing Against the Light
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Sensor-Packed Electric Scooters
The Nilox Doc Pro 2 Scooter is a Connected Last Mile Travel Option
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Off-Road Electric Longboards
The 'Flex-Eboard' Longboard Has a Flexible Deck and More
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Semi-Autonomous Transport Pods
Einride's Vehicles of the Future Offer Autonomous & Remote Controls
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Groundbreaking Solar Panel Roads
France Has Built the World's First Solar-Powered Road
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Underwater Shipping Systems
Hyperloop One Increases Transportation Efficiency in Urban Waterways
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Intelligent Traffic Light Systems
These Traffic Lights Can Be 'Hacked' by the Elderly
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Pavement-Level Traffic Lights
These Lights for Pedestrians Were Introduced for Smartphone Users
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Modular Self-Driving Vehicles
The 'EDIT' Self-Driving Electric Car Can Suit Differing Needs
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eCommerce Delivery Trains
The Amazon 'Iris' Trains Expand Existing Infrastructure for Delivery
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Zero-Emission Hydrogen Trains
Alstom's Coradia iLint Train is Powered by a Hydrogen Fuel Cell
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Pedestrian-Powered Street Lights
These Solar Street Lights Are Placed in Tourist-Filled Las Vegas
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Rapid Tube-Based Commuting
Hyperloop One Hopes to Connect Helinski to Stockholm in 30 Minutes
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Space-Saving Urban Vehicles
The 'Car2Go' Automobile Concept Stands Up When Parked to Save Space
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Electric Car Charging Towers
Ennead Architects' Car Charging Tower Could Replace Gas Stations
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Honking Traffic Sensors
#RoadsthatHonk Uses Smart Road Sensors to Make Hairpin Bends Safer
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Safe Turning Intersections
'Continuous Flow Intersections' Speed Up Traffic and Reduce Accidents
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Optimal Traffic Light Detectors
Audi's Traffic Light Information System Helps You Hit Green Lights
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Folding Electric Bikes
Brompton Electric's Collapsible Electric Bike is Portable and Sturdy
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Interactive Traffic Map
Interactive Map Steers You Clear of Los Angeles' Most Dangerous Roads
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Lighted Pedestrians Crosswalks
'Lighted Zebra Crossing' is a Safe Road Feature in the Netherlands
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Quick-Charging Electric Buses
Hyundai's 'Elec City' Bus is Fully Charged in Just Over an Hour
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Single-Person Travel Pods
'rLoop' Offers a Fast and Cost-Effective Way for One Person to Travel
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Autonomous Garbage Trucks
Volvo is Testing Out an Autonomous Waste Collection Vehicle
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Integrated Mapping Apps
The OneMap App Combines Map Services With Traffic Updates
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Multi-Level Car Tunnels
Elon Musk's 'The Boring Company' is Creatively Tackling Traffic Jams
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Bluetooth Traffic Sensors
Montreal is Using Mobile Devices and Sensors for Traffic Monitoring
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Radio-Interrupting Ambulances
This Emergency Vehicle Alert System Hijacks Car Radios in Sweden
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Jaywalking Prevention Sensors
France Is Using Motion Sensors to Stop Pedestrians from Jaywalking
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Cyclist Traffic Light Sensors
The Spring Lab Flo Sensor Helps Cyclists Catch Green Lights
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Countdown Traffic Lights
The 'FIK' City Traffic Lights Indicate How Much Time is Left on a Stage
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Autonomous Public Transportation Systems
BIG and Hyperloop One Will Build Hyperloop Pods in Dubai
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Traffic-Avoiding Car Apps
Waze for Android Auto Brings the App to Your Car's Infotainment System
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Traffic-Alleviating Apps
The Darb App Offers Route Alternatives to Reduce Traffic Congestion
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Congestion-Fighting Traffic Apps
The VicRoads App Alerts Drivers to Road and Traffic Conditions
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Traffic-Updating Buses
Transport for London Now Has Buses with Real-Time Traffic Updates
Related Ideas
Retro-Style Electric Trikes
The Conceptual E-Trike Revolution by André Fangueiro is Eye-Catching
Autonomous Three-Wheeled Task Vehicles
The 'ECHO' Self-Driving Concept Trike Has Hubless Wheels
Transforming Commuter Vehicles
The Conceptual Audi Vista Roadster by Hyunsik Moon is Shapeshifting
Modular Customization Electric Vehicles
The Conceptual Arrival ANT is Designed for London Streets
Reconfigurable Travel Pod Vehicles
The PIX Robobus Changes According to Passenger Needs
Electric Transportation Concepts
Marko Petrovic Balances Utility, Sustainability, and Demand
Interactive E-Waste Billboards
Currys' Cash for Trash Billboards Tackle E-Waste
Cyberpunk Cityscape Electric Bikes
The Conceptual 'Ayra' Bike by Radka Zvarova is Futuristic
Electric Street Food Bikes
'SmartEbikes' Aims to Disrupt the Street Food Industry with Bikes
Shapeshifting Urban Commuter Trikes
The MG-X Trike Concept by Benjamin Miller is Futuristic
Dormant Monolithic Architecture
This Space Features a Sensor-Activated Ground
Connectable Motion-Sensing Lights
The Briteman 'Giangle' Motion Lights Optimize Home Illumination
Pedal-Assisted Cargo eBikes
The 'LAMBROGio' Hauls Cargo and is Easily Recycled
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
Automobile-Inspired Electric Bikes
The Porsche eBike Cross Was Developed with Rotwild
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Color-Changing Clipless Pedals
This Bicycle Pedal Offers Consistently Aligned Illumination
Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps
The Commute Booster App is Made to Help the Visually Impaired
Artistic Lamppost EV Chargers
The Voltpost Provides Easy Access to EV Charging
Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters
The Conceptual 'Beam' Scooter Has a Flip-Up Seat
Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles
This Vehicle Caters to Drivers With Disabilities
Underwater Bicycling Parking Lots
Amsterdam Opens up a Large Underwater Lot at Centraal Station
AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights
Mati Papalini and Marko Filipic Design an AI-Assisted Lamp
In-Car Stress-Reducing Solutions
The HARMAN Ready Care System Helps Operators Drive Smarter
Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles
The Robotic City Car by Facundo Castellano is Futuristic
Anti-Distraction Communication Devices
The 'Beepberry' Only Works with the Beeper App
Street Lamp Charging Stations
The 'EVIE' Lamppost EV Charger Maximizes Power Access
Collaboration Cargo Electric Bikes
The Douze Cycles x La mobilité Toyota Cargo eBike is Efficient
Happiness-Increasing Urban Space Concepts
Rebeka But Introduces Their Ürban.dose Vision
Regenerative Cycling Equipment
The Conceptual 'Energy Keeper' by Sasha Torgova is Eco-Friendly
Helmet-Borne Communications Modules
This System Adds Communications Capabilities to Bike Helmets
Tourist Destination Predictions
BonusFinder Canada Used Technology to Predict the Future
Quad-Purpose Cycling Devices
This Gadget Combines a Headlight, Cyclometer, Phone Holder & Charger
Sustainable Smart City Solutions
Omniflow is Illuminating Sustainable Smart Cities with Edge AI
Carbon-Absorbing Street Murals
Volkswagen Canada Lauched a Pollution-Eating Mural in Toronto
Car-Free Neighborhood Redevelopments
Berlin’s Former Tegel Airport is Being Converted
Circular Design Challenges
The 'Make It Circular Challenge' Tackles Climate Change
Tracking Device Safety Implementations
Google is Rolling Out Anti-Stalking Measures to Trackers
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Wireless E-Bike Charging Systems
MobiDock Launched a Charging Ecosystem for Bikes and Scooters
Solar-Powered Rail Bus Systems
The RTA in Dubai Presents Plans for Floc Duo Rail System
Digital Food Waste-Reducing Platforms
Hitachi Digital Services Collaborates with Onethird
Next-Generation E-Bike Capsules
Pedego Created Three New E-Bike Models for the US Market
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Duck-Like Waste Robots
The Conceptual 'Qua' Waste Management Robot Keeps Cities Cleaner
Style-Conscious Cyclist Lights
The Town Mouse Center Light is Machined from Aluminum
Wireless Automotive Charging Solutions
'ONE POINTECH' Creates Wireless Chargers for Micro Mobility
Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights
Trek Bicycle Unveils the Carback Radar Rear Bike Light
Collision Alert Bike Systems
The Roadio System is for Electric Bikes and Mopeds
Safety-Enhancing Ride Share Devices
Bosch Ridecare Was Made with Ride Share Drivers in Mind
Newly Built Mindfulness Cities
The Gelephu Mindfulness City Will Be Built South of Bhutan
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Intoxication-Indicating AI Technology
Researchers Work Towards a Drunk-Driving Detection Software
Intelligent Grid-Reactive EV Chargers
This Kevee Smart EV Charging Technology is Advanced
Gridded Urban Apartment Blocks
Office for Strategic Places Designs La Carboneria Block
Climate-Controlled Cycling Paths
The 'Loop' Will Bring Comfortable Active Transportation to Dubai
Car-Free Day Campaigns
Swapfiets Advocates for Car-Free Days in Dutch Cities
Expressway Re-Routed Stormwater Gardens
Agency—Agency and SHEEEP Design the Staging Grounds
Synced Bike Light Systems
The Lumos Firefly Bike Lights Work Together to Increase Visibility
Light Pollution-Reducing Island Lamps
Peter Bysted and Icono Design a Purposeful Lighting System
AI-Enhanced Smart Bikes
This eBike is Equipped With ChatGPT, Anti-Theft Protections and More
Startup Bike-Sharing Services
Curve Electric Partners with SSCL to Launch a Public E-Bike Service
Green Medium-Density Developments
Brahn Smillie-Fearn Consolidates Built & Natural Environments
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Car Color-Changing Technology
BMW Conceptualizes Car Color-Changing Technology
Smart Safety-Focused Hardhats
Knowit Worked with a Polish Company on a Safety-Improving Hardhat
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Accessible Subway QR Codes
Colorful QR Codes in New York's Subways Will Help People Navigate
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Sustainable Urban Transport Highways
The Loop in Dubai is a New Zero-Emissions System by URB
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Street-Informed Collaborative E-Bikes
Daily Paper Taps the Help of Super73 to Create the ZX Bike
5G-Enabled e-Bikes
Orbic's 5G e-Bike Integrates 5G Connectivity and AI Tech
AI-Powered Transporting Software
Ontruck Launches AI-Powered Freight Management Solutions
Stone Waste Street Lights
The Conceptual 'Pebble' Street Light Offers Ambient Illumination
Flatpack Traffic Cones
The Conceptual 'Apiece' Traffic Cone by Chris Chang is Space-Saving
Pedicab Shuttle Services
Go By Bike is a First-Ever Large-Scale Pedicab Service
Battery Recycling Solutions
Gisele Azimi Experiments with Captured Carbon Dioxide
Building-Specific Charging Cooperatives
Elby Introduces a Solution for Charging Electric Cars
AI Green Financing Platforms
Singapore's AI Initiative for Sustainable Finance in Real Estate
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Character-Like Roadway Bollards
The 'REAL' Safety Bollard by Maxime Bourgault is Friendly
Breakneck Wireless Connection Technologies
Huawei's 'Nearlink' Offers High Speed & Low Latency
Autonomous Driving Headlights
Mercedes-Benz Automated Driving Marker Lights Have a Turquoise Color
Wearable Performance Trackers
The Cityplay Tracker Helps with Improving Overall Technical Skills
Vibrant Retro Transport Campaigns
VCCP Creates Public Transport Safety Campaigns for the TFL
Vehicle-Connected Mobile Networks
Porsche and Vodafone Launched a 5G Hybrid Mobile Private Network
Underwater Bicycle Parks
VenhoevenCS Architecture + Urbanism Completes the IJboulevard
Peformance-Enhancing Taxi Apps
Ajman Transport Authority Debuts a 'Cabby' Application for Taxis
UAE-Based Smart Taxis
UAE Residents Will Be Able to Call AI Smart Taxis Thanks to Hyundai
Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities
BIG Studio Showcases the Plans for Mindfulness City
AI-Backed Waste Sorters
Leduc Residents Will Now Receive Postcards with AI Green Cart Insights
Eco-Friendly Navigation Features
Google Maps Allows Eco-Conscious Trip Planning
Litter-Reducing Bitcoin Progams
Swedish City Malmö Introduces a Buttcoin ‘Crypto’ Program
Pollutant-Measuring Drone Systems
This Drone System Conveys Pollution Info to a Smartphone
LED-Wrapped Airport Renovations
Prague's Airport is Getting a Sustainable and High-Tech Update
Safety-Focused Bike Boxes
Oregon State Research Favors New 'Bike Boxes' for Safety
Motion Sensor Automation Lighting
Philips Hue Launches a New Slew of Updates and Lighting
Efficient Virtual Power Plants
These Battery-Swap Stations Are Contributing to the Electrical Grid
Danish Recreational Hub Projects
The City of Copenhagen Announces a New Waterfront Development
City-Wide Plant-Based Treaties
Scotland’s Edinburgh Signed the Plant Based Treaty
Sustainable Media Initatives
BlueTriton and Teads Launch a New Digital Sustainability Initiative
Kenyan E-Bike Programs
Uber Drivers in Kenya can Now Use an Uber-Branded E-Bike with Electric Boda
QR Code Travel Tickets
Delhi Metro Unveils QR Code-Based Paper Tickets for Metro Passengers
Driverless Airport Parking Services
Mercedes-Benz and Bosch Launch a New Service in Stuttgart
Solar Cell Cycling Paths
These Dutch Cycling Paths Are Sheathed In Photovoltaic Cells
4G IoT Bus Trackers
ATrack Technology Launches Two New Vehicle Fleet Management Products
Airport-Navigation App Updates
The Latest Uber Updates Make Planning Travel More Streamlined
Circularity-Centric Fashion Platforms
Gucci's 'Circular Hub' Aims to Curb Carbon Emissions
Campus-Wide Bike Sharing Services
UBC is Rolling Out the 'Mobi' Sharing Service On Campus
AI-Powered Signage Apps
Parky AI Was Created for Understanding Confusing Montreal Traffic Signs
Software-Defined Collaborative Vehicles
Google and Renault Work Together on a New Digital Car
Expanded E-Bike-Sharing Programs
BCycle will be Available in Capitola's new Sharing Program
Real-Time Transit Updates
Moovit Users Can Now Track Transit Vehicles on the Map in Real Time
Affordable Public Transport Initiatives
Germany Offers Unlimited Public Transit for €49 Monthly
Urban Green Space Overhauls
Four of London's green spaces will receive a makeover
Luxe Illuminating Car Headlights
Porsche Designs a New Hd Matrix Light Technology for Cars
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Sustainability-Focused Building Renovations
Climate Group Launches the Renovation Revolution
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
AI-Powered Transit Services
Hayden AI Aims to Improve Transit Safety with Artificial Intelligence
Connected Vehicular Safety Systems
Audi C-V2X Technology Aims to Improve Road Safety
Energy-Efficient Hybrid Vehicles
These Peugeot Hybrid Vehicles Reduce Fuel Use by 15%
Smart Transit Solutions
NEXCOM is Unveiling a New Mobility System for Public Transit at APTA 2023
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
State-Partnered Free E-Bike Programs
Hillsboro and The Street Trust Launched a Ride2Own Program
Charitable E-Bike Initiatives
Lectric Bikes Partnered with Mr. Beast to Give Away 600 Bikes
Swedish Electric Road Highways
Trafikverket is Leading a Project to Charge EVs Whilst Driving
Web3 Cybersecurity Initiatives
Hong Kong Debuts a New Metaverse Initiative for Security and Safety
Expansive Cycling Covered Highways
Urb Designs the Loop, which is a Covered Highway for Cyclists
Weather-Metric Robot Taxis
Waymo's Robotaxis Have a New Metric for Better Weather Intuition
Handsfree Highway Driving Technologies
Honda Sensing Technology Will Come Standard by 2030
American Bike Sharing Programs
MetroBike is Expanding Beyond Austin and Tripling its Fleet
Environmental EV Air Purifiers
The Audi Urban Purifier Cleans the Surrounding Cityscape