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Northeast states, DC sign MOU to reduce transportation emissions
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and DC are the first jurisdictions to implement the Transportation and Climate Initiative’s cap-and-invest program.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 23, 2020 -
Federal stimulus includes wind, solar tax credit extensions
The omnibus bill includes several provisions from the Senate’s American Energy Innovation Act and the House’s companion bill, marking the first time energy policy has been comprehensively updated in 13 years.
By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 22, 2020 -
Congress passes COVID stimulus without state, local aid
President Trump is expected to sign the $900 billion legislation, which includes $14 billion for transit, after it passed both chambers late Monday.
By Chris Teale • Updated Dec. 22, 2020 -
Turner, Jeff. (2018). “Los Angeles Traffic” [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Traffic fatalities dropped slightly in 2019: NHTSA
The administration said there were 36,096 motor vehicle traffic crashes last year, down 2% from 2018 — but safety advocates said that drop is not enough.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 21, 2020 -
Williams, Antrell. (2015). “New Orleans Skyline” [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
New Orleans leaders share lessons from 2019 cyberattack
CIO Kimberly LaGrue said early and intensive preparations were key to preventing disaster and recovering without paying a ransom to the hackers.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 18, 2020 -
Andrew. (2011). “Los Angeles” [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
LA strives to lead nation in urban air mobility
The Urban Air Mobility Partnership is a one-year, public-private partnership to educate and engage residents on aerial tech before its 2023 introduction.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 17, 2020 -
H-X-R. (2020). “Los Angeles June 2020” [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
94 US cities achieve perfect LGBTQ inclusion score: report
The Human Rights Campaign’s ninth-annual Municipal Equality Index found more cities have become LGBTQ-inclusive despite the year’s significant challenges.
By Cailin Crowe • Dec. 17, 2020 -
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Industry leaders praise Buttigieg pick as transportation head
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to announce the former South Bend, IN mayor as transportation secretary on Wednesday, prompting praise from several industry leaders.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 16, 2020 -
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Behind a former county exec’s ‘indispensable’ training bootcamp
There’s no playbook for serving as a county executive. The Elected Executive Leadership Program, led by former county exec Rushern Baker, hopes to change that.
By Amanda Loudin • Dec. 16, 2020 -
L, Scott. (2015). “1_E1C1614” [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Chicago dashboard tracks local trust in police
The Chicago Police Department partnered with data research company Elucd to gain a hyperlocal pulse on how residents feel about their safety and trust for the police.
By Cailin Crowe • Dec. 15, 2020 -
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11 experts predict what will shape smart cities in 2021
From electrification to digital twins and the “15-minute city,” respondents shared a wide variety of trends to watch in the new year.
By Kristin Musulin , Cailin Crowe , Chris Teale • Dec. 15, 2020 -
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Q&ABoston Mayor Walsh shares a vision of national climate action
Marty Walsh spoke with Smart Cities Dive about balancing his new role as Climate Mayors chair while addressing climate mitigation needs in Boston.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 14, 2020 -
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Deep Dive5G health concerns sow uncertainty amid ongoing rollout
While deployment continues unabated across the U.S., a small coalition of groups and leaders are trying to put the brakes on 5G in a bid to learn more about the technology.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 14, 2020 -
Green buildings ‘unheralded hero’ in emissions fight, experts say
President-elect Joe Biden’s plan to boost energy efficiency in the sector promises to create up to one million jobs and mitigate the effects of climate change, elected officials said during a U.S. Green Building Council webinar.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 10, 2020 -
Cities play ‘key role’ in green COVID-19 recovery: report
The Rocky Mountain Institute and Bloomberg Philanthropies found local infrastructure projects and strong federal partners are significant in building a more resilient future.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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Dive Awards
Leader of the Year: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Atlanta
The mayor has guided the city through the onset of a devastating pandemic and civic unrest, while also fielding a lawsuit from the state governor and catching the attention of President-elect Joe Biden’s administration.
By Cailin Crowe • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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Dive Awards
City of the Year: Newark, NJ
Faced with the pandemic, protests for racial justice, and elevated levels of lead in the water, the city rose to the occasion and responded with community engagement and grassroots partnerships.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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Dive Awards
The Smart Cities Dive Awards for 2020
In a year where cities and local officials had to weather unprecedented crises, the following awardees stood out for their bold leadership.
By Smart Cities Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Agencies tap public surveys to gauge transit trends
From Idaho Falls to Norman, OK, cities and transit agencies are leaning on carefully crafted surveys to navigate the post-COVID future of transit.
By Adina Solomon • Dec. 8, 2020 -
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What security experts expect from Biden’s cyber strategy
The private sector is playing a more active role in national security. Now, security professionals are hungry for even more cross-sector collaboration.
By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 7, 2020 -
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San Jose, Oakland join growing list of California cities to ban natural gas construction
These measures add to more than 40 California cities that have updated building electrification codes — yet a “controversial exemption” in San Jose could turn the tide.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 4, 2020 -
Cities shouldn’t leave curb management to private sector: T4A
Transportation for America released a series of principles to help cities of any size effectively manage curb space in the absence of universal standards and language.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 4, 2020 -
Opinion
Pandemics have historically altered urban housing. COVID-19 will do the same.
Necessity is the mother of invention, and this pandemic has created a variety of new necessities for urban residents and their environments.
By Demetrios Barnes • Dec. 4, 2020 -
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Mayors strikingly pessimistic about post-COVID cities: survey
The annual Menino Survey of Mayors found most city leaders are concerned about the future of small businesses, minority communities and municipal budgets, saying federal aid has so far been insufficient.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 3, 2020 -
The debate over federal autonomous vehicle legislation
Coalition urges renewed safety focus for AV legislation
If Congress tries again to regulate the technology, it should avoid the pitfalls of prior bills and ensure that all road users are properly protected, according to a coalition of over 55 industry groups.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 2, 2020
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