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Why Oslo's 'greedy method' may be the answer to Utah's air pollution woes

Erica Evans

October 17, 2018 |

Deseret News |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Norway, Oslo

Faced with poor air quality, the city of Oslo instituted a set of policy measures that have resulted in a dramatic improvement. Many of these policies center around transportation including incentivizing the production and purchase of electric cars, reducing the number of cars in the city, and creating car-free zones.

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Istanbul Vending Machines Offer Subway Credit for Recycled Bottles and Cans

Ceylan Yeginsu

October 17, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Turkey, Istanbul

In an attempt to lessen their role in contributing to waste, Istanbul has installed “reverse vending machines” at metro stations that incentivize recycling. For every plastic bottle or aluminum can inserted into the machine, public transportation users earn cash to redeem for trips.

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SamTrans prepares to roll out 10 electric buses in fleet-replacement program

Rachel Swan

October 15, 2018 |

San Francisco Chronicle |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, San Mateo, California

In California, Governor Jerry Brown has implemented a deadline to have "all transit agencies to eliminate carbon emissions" by 2040. San Mateo County is moving towards this goal by releasing a fleet of electric buses.

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'I leave the car at home': how free buses are revolutionising one French city

Kim Willsher

October 15, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: France, Dunkirk

Dunkirk, a city of about 200,000 people in France, is experimenting with free bus service for everyone in the city, an initiative that many passengers seem to approve of so far, as shown in higher ridership. While Dunkirk is the largest city to try free public transportation, it's far from the first; however, concerns about financial stability have limited the initiative's reach.

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Why Public Transportation Works Better Outside the U.S.

Jonathan English

October 10, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

American cities can find solutions to low transit use by looking to other cities in Europe and Canada where the focus is on robust service and getting people to major transit hubs. These transportation systems use existing infrastructure and space with strategy so that transit is efficient and affordable. This in turn means more people are likely to use it because service is better.

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Forget autonomous cars — rural Japan is betting on self-driving buses

Fergus Peace

September 25, 2018 |

Apolitical |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Japan

Japan is taking major steps to putting autonomous buses on the roads in rural areas because there is a need for reliable transportation and not enough funding as more young people move to the cities. It has the potential to save labor costs and provide more reliable transportation options while delivering necessary data to companies looking to expand driverless technology. However, this also requires more detailed mapping, which is often not available for smaller and more rural roads.

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Germany launches world's first autonomous tram in Potsdam

Kate Connolly

September 23, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Germany, Potsdam, Brandenburg

Radar, lidar, and sensors guide the world’s first autonomous tram across Potsdam. While not yet commercially viable, the tram is an advancement in driverless technology. It can respond to road hazards faster than a human and runs on energy from wind and solar.

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How to Create Learning Opportunities For Kids on the Bus

Gail Cornwall

September 10, 2018 |

KQED |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

In many districts, minority students from high-poverty neighborhoods have to ride a school bus over 90 minutes to their classroom. To offset the historic burden of school transportation on low-income students, educators have been brainstorming ways to incorporate productive and engaging activities into the long afternoon trips, time that other, wealthier students often spend in after-school enrichment programs.

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The First Quieter Megacity, Thanks to Electric Vehicles

Blake Schmidt

August 30, 2018 |

Bloomberg |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: China, Shenzhen

Massive investment in electric vehicles has reduced noise and air pollution in China. The megacity of Shenzhen, for example, is surprisingly quiet with its fleet of electric buses and ban on gas-powered motorcycles. However, the country’s reliance on coal means that EVs still plug into a dirty grid.

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Los Angeles Will Be the First City to Use Body Scanners on Subways. Which Could Be Next?

J. Brian Charles

August 16, 2018 |

Governing |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

The Transportation Security Administration has partnered with cities across the country to bring body scanners to metro stops and rail stations. While heralded as an efficient way to check crowds for weapons, body scanners have raised concern among privacy advocates.

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