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eVTOLs in the City! Flying Taxis Are Coming to NYC & Beyond

On December 9, 2024, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced the new operator of the City-owned Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH). Following a competitive procurement process, Downtown Skyport will take over management of DMH to continue existing operations and upgrade the heliport to provide the supporting infrastructure for electric vertical take-off and landing…

The 104th Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting Recap: Congestion Pricing, Buses, EVs, Rural AVs, Accessibility & International Cooperation

The Windels Marx TRB delegation, (left to right): Kim Ramkishun, Administrative Director; Juan Martinez, Esq., Associate; Matt Daus; Lawrence F. Hughes, Esq., Special Counsel; and Eric Richardson, Strategic Mobility Advisor The Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) 104th Annual Meeting took place in Washington, D.C., from January 5–9, 2025, drawing thousands of transportation administrators, practitioners, policymakers, and…

Resilient IATR Regulators Defy Hurricane at 2024 Florida Conference & Gear up for Nashville 2025!

The International Association of Transportation Regulators (“IATR”) held its 37th Annual Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida from October 7 to 11, 2024.  This year’s theme was “Regulatory Sunshine” and covered topics such as artificial intelligence, modernizing taximeters, and innovative partnerships.  As always, the IATR conference surpassed expectations. Highlights included outstanding keynote speakers, a boot camp…

The Robotaxi Movement is in Full Gear: “ARTS-fully Done TRB!”

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are rapidly transforming the transportation landscape, with technological advancements leading to increased capabilities and broader applications.  Robotaxis, automated buses, and shuttles are among the most prominent examples of these evolving vehicles. Robotaxis, specifically, have garnered significant attention as a potential solution to urban mobility challenges. For the past few years, companies like…

“London Calling”: Purging Rubbish Regulations

“London calling to the [imitation] ULEZ congestion zone Forget it, brother, you can go it alone” London Calling – The Clash Watch Matt Present on ‘Purging Rubbish Regulations’ Here Matt Daus Speaking at the LPHCA AGM and Roadshow On July 4, 2024, I spoke at the Licensed Private Hire Car Association’s (“LPHCA”) 2024 Annual General…

MWBE & DBE Certification Primer for the Transportation Industry

MWBE & DBE Certification Primer for the Transportation Industry Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) are critical when considering doing business with government agencies. These certifications can and do lead to big business for the transportation sector.  This is the case whether you own a for-hire ground transportation company, or…

Mobility On-Demand: The Future of the Transportation Ecosystem   (U.S. & Canadian Developments on First/Last Mile & Paratransit Public Transit Partnerships)

The rise of on-demand mobility services, like ride-hailing and microtransit, is challenging the traditional public transportation model. A new wave of collaboration is also emerging, with organizations like the International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) and the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) discussing partnerships between public agencies and private companies at their events and…

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