Seattle, Atlanta first winners in American Cities Climate Challenge

The pair are the first of 20 cities to be named for Bloomberg Philanthropies' two-year program, which looks to help uphold the goals of the Paris climate accord.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 17, 2018

California bill would require human trafficking training for intercity transit agencies

The measure would amend an existing law, which requires businesses and transit authorities to post notices about human trafficking.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 17, 2018

NLC: Cities' financial health steady, but not growing

While the U.S. economy is strong, views from cities' finance chiefs paint a slightly different picture, according to research by the National League of Cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 14, 2018

AT&T in talks to partner with Los Angeles on smart city tech

Through the partnership, AT&T would deploy Internet of Things (IoT) and small cell technology across the city to support a variety of smart systems.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 14, 2018

Cities can apply lessons from 5G deployment to AV rollout, expert says

David Schutt, CEO of engineering organization SAE International, said installing infrastructure and getting it up to standard will be key in urban environments.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 14, 2018

Report: US almost halfway to achieving Paris goals thanks to city, state action

The study by the America's Pledge initiative slammed federal government inaction and gave lower levels of government pointers on what to do next.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 13, 2018

Initiative gives cities equal access to competitive EV bids

The Climate Mayors Electric Vehicle Purchasing Collaborative provides an online portal for cities to bid on the vehicles and charging infrastructure.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 12, 2018

Ford seeks $239M tax break for new Detroit campus

The car manufacturer is asking for fast-track incentive approval so it can start renovations before winter and prevent the building from deteriorating further.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 12, 2018

California has a 100% clean energy goal, but not the laws to get it there, critics say

Legislators went big on renewable energy and utility wildfire protections, but went home before kickstarting clean energy procurement or expanding the CAISO market.

By Herman K. Trabish • Sept. 12, 2018

NYC, London mayors launch fossil fuel divestment initiative

Sadiq Khan and Bill de Blasio both encouraged other cities to divest assets from fossil fuel companies and invest in renewable energy.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 11, 2018

How smart venues make smarter cities

Traditionally just the home of sports and entertainment, stadiums and other spaces are now a hotbed of innovation in the urban environment.

By Chris Teale , Sean Gibbons • Sept. 10, 2018

Dockless Digest: Dallas man in fatal scooter accident

Elsewhere, Virginia cities crack down on Bird, Lime expands to Spokane, WA and dockless vehicles could soon return to Miami in a one-year pilot program.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 7, 2018

House Republicans call for Senate to act on AV legislation

In marking the one-year anniversary of passing the SELF DRIVE Act, House Energy & Commerce Committee members called on Senators to follow their lead.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 7, 2018

New York resiliency strategy 'OneNYC' to get an update in 2019

Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed Daniel Zarrilli, the city's chief climate policy officer, to lead the effort by engaging with residents across all five boroughs. 

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 7, 2018

Federal court: Cities can't punish homeless sleeping on streets if no other option

The ruling will affect cities in 11 states and territories and could lead to similar rulings in other jurisdictions outside the 9th Circuit Court.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 7, 2018

San Francisco announces 4 key environmental commitments

Mayor London Breed committed the city to zero waste, making its buildings carbon neutral, issuing green bonds and using 100% renewable energy.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 6, 2018

Los Angeles approves new rules, 1-year pilot for dockless vehicles

Companies must obtain a permit through the city's Department of Transportation, and each will be limited to 3,000 bikes and scooters.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 5, 2018

5 global governments demand access to encrypted data

The "Five Eyes" say the backdoor demand is for law enforcement agencies to "lawfully access data" of private citizens for public safety and security.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 5, 2018

DC extends dockless pilot, requires locking mechanism for bikes

The city — one of the first to launch a dockless pilot — considers the program changes to be "minor."

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 31, 2018

California passes landmark 100% clean energy goal

The bill headed to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk would direct state agencies to begin planning to supply 100% of retail electricity sales with carbon-free resources by 2045.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Aug. 31, 2018

A year on from hurricane, Houston leaders see Harvey as 'the new baseline'

Houston's Chief Recovery Officer said ​the storm had "a magnitude that people are just beginning to understand." But with every day that passes, the city is not only rebuilding — it's building forward. 

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 30, 2018

Manhattan DA: Cities must partner on cyber crime prevention, go beyond investigation

Cyrus Vance detailed his office's work with the City of London Police to help create the Global Cyber Alliance, which helps cities stop cyber threats and encourages public-private collaboration.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 29, 2018

8 US cities sign pledge to cut waste by 15% per capita by 2030

A worldwide group of 23 cities and regions signed the declaration, which also promises to reduce trash sent to landfill and incineration by 50%.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 28, 2018

Airbnb sues NYC over new short-term rental rules

The company described the new law, set to go into effect in February, as an "extraordinary act of government overreach" in a court filing.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 27, 2018

Despite NYC ride-hailing decision, pitfalls ahead for cities regulating gig economy

Chicago already suggested it may follow suit with the driving apps, while a need for governments to keep up with regulations and state preemption may slow things down.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 27, 2018