The Hub 12/30/16

The Hub 12/30/16: Clean Air Council’s Weekly Round-up of Transportation News

“The Hub” is a weekly round-up of transportation related news in the Philadelphia area and beyond. Check back weekly to keep up to date on the issues Clean Air Council’s transportation staff finds important. Check back weekly to keep up to date on the issues Clean Air Council’s transportation staff finds important.

PlanPhilly: Philly Transit in 2016: No Mass Transformations (yet) – PlanPhilly reviews how 2016 fared for Philadelphia’s public transit systems and looks ahead at what’s coming.

Wired: 2016’s Top 5 Moments in the World of Transportation – Wired’s top five transportation moments are all about technology, including robotaxis, drone delivery, and smart cities.

The Guardian: Bike-sharing revolution aims to put China back on two wheels – China, once known as the Kingdom of Bicycles, is exploding with bike-share schemes.

Curbed: Stockholm’s new buses are powered by wireless charging – In addition to the ability  to wirelessly recharge in just seven minutes, Stockholm is working to make the buses fossil fuel free.

NPR: Stand Clear Of The Doors: TV Finally Gets On Board With Mass Transit – Cars ruled the TV shows of the 1990s and 2000s. Today subways, trains, and buses are getting major air time.

Image Source: The Guardian