Brief summary of autonomous, self-driving and LiDAR news from around the world
November 12th, 2021
First up, researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology and Stanford University have developed a new quadruped robot that can efficiently navigate sidewalks in urban environments. "While we made a lot of progress in sim-to-real...
Georgia transit authority to pilot on-demand multimodal transit system, and New
November 12th, 2021
Georgia's Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has been awarded a one-million dollar grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to pilot an On-Demand Multimodal Transit System Solution (ODMTS) in partnership...
Is the tidal wave shift to remote work brought on by the pandemic here to stay?
November 12th, 2021
In October, consulting giant PriceWaterhouseCoopers announced that it will allow 40,000 of its 55,000 workers to continue working remotely from anywhere in the continental United States, sending shockwaves through the business...
2021 Great Race: Street closures and congestion expected Sunday, September 26 in
September 21st, 2021
The City of Pittsburgh's annual Great Race will take place on Sunday, September 26 with a 5K Run & Fitness Walk beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Atwood Street in Oakland, and the 10K Run beginning at 9:30 a.m....
City Council introduces legislation to regulate e-scooter operation in Pittsburg
September 15th, 2021
On Tuesday, September 14, Pittsburgh City Council introduced legislation that would officially regulate the speed and age of electric scooter users. It would set a top speed of 15mph for scooter operators and allow them only in areas where...
Electric bicycles now permitted inside Port Authority light rail vehicles and th
August 31st, 2021
Electric bicycles will be permitted inside Port Authority's light rail vehicles and on the Monongahela Incline beginning tomorrow, September 1. The new electric scooters now being seen throughout the city, however, are not permitted inside...
Pedestrian Safety Action Plan implementation kicks off on Wednesday, June 16 wit
June 15th, 2021
The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure hosts the City's first Pedestrian Safety Action Plan virtual event tomorrow 6/16 from 12pm-1pm to introduce plan goals/vision and kick-off implementation. Register at https://bit.ly/3cH7OTs and...
I-579 Cap Urban Connector project ramp closures resume this May through mid-June
May 6th, 2021
Daylight ramp closures related to the I-579 "Cap" Urban Connector project will resume Monday, May 10 with the closure of the Bedford Ave & Seventh Ave ramps to southbound I-579 weekdays through mid-June. The weekday closures from 6:00...
One type of PDD piloted by Starship Technologies on Pitt's campus in Oakland
February 3rd, 2021
PennDOT has added new "Personal Delivery Devices" to definition of "pedestrian" in the vehicle code along with a comprehensive PDD Operations Policy detailing responsibilities, powers, requirements, and recommendations for how the new...
Air quality in Allegheny County meets federal standards for first time in record
January 28th, 2021
It's no secret that Greater Pittsburgh region has routinely ranked high atop the list of the most polluted areas in the U.S. according to the American Lung Association (ALA) – including April 2020 where we were rated as the eighth-most...
East Carson Street traffic, parking, and sidewalk restrictions continue through
January 20th, 2021
Traffic, parking, and sidewalk restrictions continue on Route 837 (East Carson Street) between Arlington Avenue & 22nd Street through late August. Single-lane restrictions will continue on East Carson Street between Arlington Ave...
Port Authority begins testing new smartphone payment system in February
January 20th, 2021
Port Authority of Allegheny County will begin testing its new smartphone payment system in February. Deemed Ready2Ride, the transit agency will begin the 3-month long pilot program for 400 riders who have met ridership criteria including...
PennDOT opens new Driver License/REAL ID Center in Jeanette, replacing Greensbur
January 13th, 2021
The new, state-of-the-art Jeannette location replaces the Greensburg Driver License Center which closed for driver licensing services last week. Located at 1100 Lowry Avenue, Jeannette, PA (Westmoreland County) – just 7 miles from the...
Full closure of Boundary Street begins Monday, January 11 for Riazzi Substation
January 6th, 2021
Riazzi Substation construction project near intersection of Boundary Street & Joncaire Street in Oakland enters final phase of construction requiring full closure of Boundary Street between Joncaire & Filmore from Monday, January...
Bigelow Boulevard reopens between Fifth & Forbes in Oakland with new multimodal
December 23rd, 2020
Located in the heart of Oakland between the University of Pittsburgh's iconic William Pitt Union and Cathedral of Learning buildings, the reimagined Bigelow Boulevard between Fifth and Forbes avenues was reopened on December 24, 2020,...
New two-way bicycle track and multimodal street upgrades unveiled in Downtown Pi
October 26th, 2020
City of Pittsburgh Transportation News Update The City has unveiled the latest Downtown multimodal street upgrades and two-way dedicated bicycle track that connects the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, Point Park University, Point State...