New York City Department of Transportation

FLO Maintains 99% Uptime at NYC Chargers During First 18 Months

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

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NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - A newly released evaluation report on the NYC DOT Curbside Level 2 EV Charging Pilot Program shows FLO curbside chargers maintained an uptime of more than 99% during the first 18 months of the program.

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NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - A newly released evaluation report on the NYC DOT Curbside Level 2 EV Charging Pilot Program shows FLO curbside chargers maintained an uptime of more than 99% during the first 18 months of the program.
FLO maintained an uptime of over 99% on its network of chargers across the city.
"With an operational uptime of more than 99% and a presence in all five boroughs, these curbside chargers are available when and where NYC EV drivers need them," said Louis Tremblay, president and CEO of FLO.
To learn more about how FLO calculates uptime, visit: 98% Uptime | FLO

Viva’s Advanced AI Identifies Incident Hotspots to Help Save Lives

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Monday, April 24, 2023

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By combining speed, footprint and trajectory datasets to identify dangerous interactions, Near Miss data reveals the most hazardous areas of road space and informs proactive safety interventions.

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By combining speed, footprint and trajectory datasets to identify dangerous interactions, Near Miss data reveals the most hazardous areas of road space and informs proactive safety interventions.
Viva is able to provide unprecedented levels of accuracy and reliability by harnessing real-time continuous data in an area where it hadn’t previously existed.
Viva is piloting Near Miss with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), with sensors already installed in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.
With Near Miss, we can now identify incidents hotspots before accidents happen, and help save lives.”
COO, Peter Mildon at Viva, added: “Near Miss will also help authorities to quantify the benefits of their road safety investment, as shown in the project currently running NYC DOT.

ZIPCAR LAUNCHES NEXT PHASE OF NYC DOT ON-STREET CARSHARE PROGRAM, TRIPLING THE NUMBER OF AVAILABLE ZIPCARS ON-STREET IN NYC

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

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NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today announced the next phase of a major expansion of the citywide curbside carshare program, tripling the number of Zipcar on-street car-sharing spaces available to New Yorkers. This second phase of the program will add 270 new parking spaces total, of which more than a third are allocated to Zipcar, the world's leading car-sharing network. In February, Zipcar announced its initial expansion and will continue to launch additional locations throughout 2023, building upon the pilot's positive impact.

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This second phase of the program will add 270 new parking spaces total, of which more than a third are allocated to Zipcar, the world's leading car-sharing network.
In February, Zipcar announced its initial expansion and will continue to launch additional locations throughout 2023, building upon the pilot's positive impact.
"At Zipcar, we are driven by a mission to enable simple and responsible urban living by reducing personal car ownership," said Angelo Adams, head of Zipcar.
"New York City is paving the way for the future of cities by providing sustainable and equitable transportation to its communities.

ZIPCAR EXPANDS ON-STREET LOCATIONS IN NEW YORK CITY AFTER SUCCESSFUL PILOT WITH THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

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NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More New Yorkers who need easy, on-demand access to vehicles in convenient, on-street locations will soon be able to access additional Zipcar vehicles parked on New York City curbs. The New York City Department of Transportation today announced that the first eighty of hundreds of new curbside parking spaces reserved for its Carsharing Program will be installed starting today in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.

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The New York City Department of Transportation today announced that the first eighty of hundreds of new curbside parking spaces reserved for its Carsharing Program will be installed starting today in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.
Zipcar has operated in New York City since 2001, and since the NYC DOT Carsharing Program launched in 2018, Zipcar learned that some of the most successful areas in the pilot are previously underserved by carshare, such as the Bronx and outer Queens.
"We are grateful to work with the New York City Department of Transportation and the communities it serves to provide more New Yorkers with access to Zipcar's professionally maintained fleet of shared vehicles.
Zipcar was the first car-sharing provider in the U.S. to introduce electric and hybrid vehicles in its fleet.

New ParkNYC App Proves to Be Unrivaled Success in First 30 Days

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

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The new ParkNYC app, launched this October, brings several innovations that aim to streamline the parking experience.

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The new ParkNYC app, launched this October, brings several innovations that aim to streamline the parking experience.
Improvements to the app include the ability to pay as you go, in addition to the existing ability to pre-load a ParkNYC wallet.
Users can receive push notifications when time is about to expire, and extend their time through the app.
Thirty days after the launch of the new pay-by-phone ParkNYC app, its success is unmatched.

Flowbird Group and NYCDOT Launch New and Improved ParkNYC Mobile Parking App

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

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The release of the mobile parking app allows motorists to conveniently pay for on-street parking and municipal parking lots using a mobile device.

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The release of the mobile parking app allows motorists to conveniently pay for on-street parking and municipal parking lots using a mobile device.
The ParkNYC app positions Flowbird at the heart of the country's most competitive parking markets.
The new ParkNYC app, implemented by New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) and operated by Flowbird, extends service to the tens of thousands of parking locations across the five boroughs.
Established ParkNYC users' wallet credits will carry over to the new Flowbird app, providing a seamless transition to the new and improved application.

BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES LAUNCHES NEW INITIATIVE TO BUILD AMBITIOUS CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD

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Monday, October 10, 2022

"Making cycling in cities easier for residents will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen public health, and increase economic opportunities. But for that to happen, cities need to deliver infrastructure that makes cycling safer and more accessible -- and Bloomberg Philanthropies is glad to help them do it," said Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies and 108th mayor of New York City, who announced the launch of Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure at Bloomberg CityLab 2022. "At a time when many cities are struggling to revive downtown areas, investing in safe, clean, and accessible transportation options will serve as a catalyst for progress."

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NEW YORK, Oct.10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced the launch of the Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure (BICI), which will help ten cities around the world create safe, interconnected, and innovative cycling infrastructure and provide sustainable mobility options to their residents.
"Making cycling in cities easier for residents will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen public health, and increase economic opportunities.
But for that to happen, cities need to deliver infrastructure that makes cycling safer and more accessible -- and Bloomberg Philanthropies is glad to help them do it," said Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies and 108th mayor of New York City, who announced the launch of Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure at Bloomberg CityLab 2022.
However, a significant barrier to cycling in many cities is the lack of safe cycling infrastructure.

American Rebel to Enter the E-Bike Business

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

We are very excited to diversify our product offerings, thereby enhancing American Rebel as a lifestyle brand, by entering the futuristic, technology-savvy market of E-Bikes, said American Rebel CEO Andy Ross.

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We are very excited to diversify our product offerings, thereby enhancing American Rebel as a lifestyle brand, by entering the futuristic, technology-savvy market of E-Bikes, said American Rebel CEO Andy Ross.
American Rebels grit, style and patriotic appeal will carry through to every product we design and put the American Rebel name on.
American Rebel, in collaboration with Sierra E-Life, has designed three distinct E-Bike models: the Patriot 500, the Freedom 750 and the Rebel 1000.
"Sierra E-Life is excited to work with Andy Ross in the production of their American Rebel brand of E-Bikes, said Robert Provost, CEO of Sierra E-Life.

FLO Installs 100th Charging Station in New York City

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - FLO , a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging company, in partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) and Consolidated Edison (Con Edison), announced they have installed and activated their 100th charging station in New York City as part of a pilot program that began in June of last year.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - FLO , a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging company, in partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) and Consolidated Edison (Con Edison), announced they have installed and activated their 100th charging station in New York City as part of a pilot program that began in June of last year.
The wide network of charging stations, located across all five boroughs, provides a reliable curbside charging source for New York City's EV drivers, helping New York City reach its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
"FLO is proud to be a partner in the transition to a cleaner future here in New York City by providing a curbside charging solution to the city's residents.
We look forward to the continued expansion of our charging network here in New York City and across the United States."

McLaren Engineering Group Announces the Appointment of 2 New Board Members

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Each began their terms last week, replacing outgoing Board members Lt. Gen. Dennis Hejlik and Roger Neuenschwander, AIA, who admirably served the organization since 2014.

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Each began their terms last week, replacing outgoing Board members Lt. Gen. Dennis Hejlik and Roger Neuenschwander, AIA, who admirably served the organization since 2014.
"The current Board is honored to welcome our new Members, who bring with them an innovative array of experience, industry knowledge, and perspectives," said Malcolm McLaren, PE, McLaren Engineering Group's founder and Executive Chairman.
As the McLaren Engineering Group Board continues to serve and influence the organization, its membership is developing in diversity of backgrounds and skills to champion the firm's progressive changes.
"To best drive our next phase of advancement, the Board will continue to provide guidance for our future growth plans and management of operations," said McLaren Engineering Group's CEO, Jeremy Billig, PE.