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Construction of a 2-mile track in East Huntingdon to test autonomous vehicles and train first responders is underway, with the facility expected to be in operation by late 2026. The...

…One of the main challenges with landslides: They’re tough to predict and prevent. “A lot of our work does tend to be reactive,” [Eric Setzler, chief engineer at Pittsburgh’s Department...

…Though you can’t build new roads overnight, and redesigning the city grid can take generations, technologies exist that can help with our mobility as we cope with the reality of...

This spring, Elon Musk announced he was leaving his role at the White House to refocus on Tesla Inc. amid falling vehicle sales and a brand reputation crisis. But as...

One recent night in July, Denny Robinson, a project manager for the City of Pittsburgh, stood on a street corner in the North Side, lit up by newly installed streetlights,...

An annual road trip that aims to dispel myths about electric vehicles stopped outside Pittsburgh Monday to highlight a novel training program for EV mechanics. For the past three years,...

Cambridge Consultants and ITS America have issued a joint report which outlines clear, actionable ways of deploying artificial intelligence across smart infrastructure. … Embracing AI is not just about innovation—it’s...

A new book argues that the expansion of the US roadway network has exacted social and environmental costs that far outweigh the benefits. … In his new book, Overbuilt ,...

… “Driverless cars in an urban setting don’t work because they work too well,” the journalist, best-selling author, and speaker said onstage at The Wall Street Journal’s Leadership Institute at...

As competition for curb space grows, technologies like IoT devices are making it possible for cities to implement smart loading zones. Studies show they’re contributing to smoother traffic flow and...

Speed cameras could be coming to Frankford, Baltimore and West Hunting Park avenues — and other roadways — as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has signed a bill on Monday, Jan....