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  Futureproofing transport networks

  Given the expected growth in urban populations, transportation management systems must also keep up to avoid crippling congestion and gridlock.

  Chris Shannon • Dec. 20, 2018

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  As the impacts of power outages rise, the US must embrace smart grids

  Without a transformation, the negative impacts of modern-day demands on the grid, and therefore negative impacts on commerce, will only continue to grow, writes Metal Toad's Sasha Friedman.

  Sasha Friedman • Dec. 18, 2018

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  3 steps to minimize cybersecurity risks while reaping the benefits of smart building tech

  A networked system of IT infrastructure and building controls is the foundation of optimizing building performance. However, this system creates a source for new cybersecurity risks.

  Casey Talon • Dec. 11, 2018

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  Now that I-95 is complete, what's next?

  There is still a need to connect the country, but not by asphalt. This time, the building blocks will be made of silicon and lines of software code.

  Robert Smith • Nov. 30, 2018

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  Lessons learned: How smaller cities can get smart

  Every municipality, regardless of its size and means, faces challenges when it comes to serving citizens. It’s critical for local governments to find a way around these barriers.

  Matt Bosch • Nov. 26, 2018

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  How to modernize development through low-impact paving

  Rather than turning cities into heat islands, development sites can return a natural ecology to the land, absorbing water as an undeveloped natural site would do. 

  Barry Stiles • Nov. 19, 2018

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  Are master systems integrators the missing link to mass-market smart buildings?

  Today, systems integrators are an important part of the equation in installing automation or IT systems, but there is a huge opportunity to take services to the next level. 

  Casey Talon • Nov. 14, 2018

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  New federal program could usher in the future of drone policy

  The lesson is clear: Technology once regarded as futuristic is here, and it’s allowing local governments and private industry to think big.

  Joe Rinzel • Nov. 6, 2018

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  Uber should pay more attention to industry standards for self-driving technology

  "Until the company can show that it has met the appropriate standards for its technology, it should keep its self-driving operations off the road," Allen Patatanyan of West Coast Trial Lawyers writes.

  Allen Patatanyan • Oct. 31, 2018

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  How community leaders can bring a ghost town back to life

  A community drained of its local economy is a heartbreaking sight, but if leaders can tap into the talent that already thrives in their neighborhood, a new one can be created.

  Armando Garza • Oct. 23, 2018

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  The invisible power of cities

  The electric grid is increasingly part of our national security, and cities are on the front lines. But a revolution in technology and practice can make us all safer.

  Ken Boyce and Karen Weigert • Oct. 15, 2018

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  Fighting food waste to curb climate change

  World Wildlife Fund's Pete Pearson discusses how to limit food waste and fight climate change in order to decrease greenhouse gases. 

  Pete Pearson • Oct. 11, 2018

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  As companies like Lyft and UPS electrify fleets, local incentives can play a key role

  Chicago’s Drive Clean Truck Program is a great example of an innovative incentive for alternative fuel and electric vehicles, Illinois Commerce Commission Commissioner Anastasia Palivos writes.

  Anastasia Palivos, Ritta Merza and Emily Brumit • Oct. 10, 2018

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  Harnessing the power of video to create smart cities

  Technologies like AI and machine learning may one day make cities smarter, but in the mean time municipalities should focus on proven, mature tech solutions, such as video surveillance systems.

  Scott Dunn • Oct. 9, 2018

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  Why IoT is the key to autonomous transportation on a massive urban scale

  Internet-connected sensors in phones, in vehicles, on roads and in buildings will transform how travelers interact with vehicles and how they move and live in the world's urban centers.

  Michael Cottle • Oct. 2, 2018

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  How road pricing and asset finance make a 'smart' environment

  More cities are looking to charge drivers for entering congested areas, which can help pay for municipal improvements in a low-risk way.

  Gary Thompson • Sept. 24, 2018

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  For higher good and fluent mobility: Why smart cities should partner with tech companies

  Mobility is a challenge for cities, and while some have proactively addressed traffic concerns, there is an opportunity for more collaboration.

  Radim Cmar • Sept. 18, 2018

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  How residential IoT can help shape a smart city

  Once homes and living communities are more connected, they can plug in to larger smart city programs — though we still have a long way to go.

  Paige Leuschner • Sept. 11, 2018

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  Your city can't become 'smart' without proper payment infrastructure

  Payment infrastructure is evolving at a rapid pace, yet few global metropolises have truly embraced the speed of innovation — and there needs to be a change in strategy.

  Tomas Likar • Aug. 29, 2018

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  It's not just convenience: The car of the future will save lives and our planet

  Connected and autonomous vehicles will prevent deaths on the roads while also helping reduce carbon emissions, but they must be tested fully to remove any doubts.

  Siegfried Gross • Aug. 20, 2018

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  Why most Americans don't want to live in a 'smart city'

  Smart tech is transforming the way local government delivers services, though concerns about cyberattacks and personal data collection may keep the public from getting on board.

  Maria Buczkowski • Aug. 13, 2018

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  Cities should embrace the scooter revolution

  Something as simple as the electric scooter — once thought of as a child’s toy — can unlock a world of benefits for communities and governments, but only if policymakers have a vision for the future.

  Joe Rinzel • Aug. 6, 2018

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  Why the dramatic decline in car ownership could give life to the transportation industry

  The momentous shift in consumer sentiment, coupled with the explosion of ride-share services, has already altered transportation as we know it — and it won't stop there.

  Gary Hallgren • Aug. 1, 2018

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  The shift to renewables can't wait until 2035

  Cities and universities play an important role in reducing carbon emissions through sustainable energy practices. But many are baking unreasonable timelines into their plans for carbon neutrality.

  Bryce Smith • July 27, 2018

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  Creating an environment of co-innovation is the key to smart cities

  Smart cities need more than new, hyper-connected technologies to progress. They need a local environment of collaboration, with innovation hubs as the centerpiece.

  Alex Goryachev • July 24, 2018

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