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Ford, VW-backed AV technology firm Argo AI lays off 150 workers
As self-driving AV technology comes under increased criticism, the company that began operations in Austin and Miami this spring says it is making "adjustments to our business plan."
By Dan Zukowski • July 8, 2022 -
High-speed reality capture tool holds sustainability, preservation potential for cities
Using quick scanning technology, the latest generation of Leica Geosystems’ BLK360 device can help cities create digital twins that can be used in sustainability initiatives and for maintaining existing infrastructure.
By Melissa Goldin • June 29, 2022 -
Trendline
Smart Cities Technology and Data
Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.
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Opinion
AI-enabled cameras and lidar can improve traffic today and support the AVs of tomorrow
Upgrading traffic cameras with AI improves performance and prepares for advancements such as autonomous vehicles. Future systems will likely tap the benefits of both cameras and lidar, write the co-founders of AI platform Derq.
By Georges Aoude and Karl Jeanbart • June 17, 2022 -
Reno, Nevada, joins cities using blockchain to improve record-keeping
As the city rolls out its “Biggest Little Blockchain” initiative to create what’s described as a first-of-its-kind record-keeping system, some other local governments are using the tech for what it is at its core – a ledger.
By Melissa Goldin • June 14, 2022 -
Micromobility operators expand their footprint in small and midsized cities
As e-scooter and e-bike fleets hit the streets in dozens of smaller cities nationwide, operators try to take a localized approach to address many of the same complaints that have been voiced by residents of larger cities.
By Austyn Gaffney • June 9, 2022 -
All signs point to a 'growing appetite' for digital twins: report
Implementation is expected to increase 36% over the next five years, according to a Capgemini Research Institute report. But one smart city expert cautions city leaders against falling for the technology's "hype.”
By Cailin Crowe • June 8, 2022 -
Los Angeles pilots digital twin project to aid building decarbonization
Digital twin platform Cityzenith is teaming up with Los Angeles to help construct a virtual replica of a section of the city to help make its buildings more sustainable and reduce carbon emissions.
By Melissa Goldin • June 3, 2022 -
7 community-led initiatives to address gun violence in cities: report
The Center for American Progress released a report last week providing steps Texas city and county leaders can take to address gun violence, actions that could potentially be replicated nationwide.
By Cailin Crowe • June 2, 2022 -
Q&A
Aerospace accelerator CEO forecasts a 'wave of disruptions' in urban air mobility
VTOL and other advanced air mobility technologies will change urban transportation, but the transformation will be slower than many expect, says Starburst CEO François Chopard.
By Dan Zukowski • May 27, 2022 -
Pittsburgh targets bike, pedestrian infrastructure spending using traffic and crash data analysis
Adding StreetLight Data’s trip information to the city’s crash data, the project found that areas with less bike and pedestrian traffic experienced the most severe crashes.
By Charles Pekow • May 26, 2022 -
Micromobility companies use Google augmented reality technology to target scooter litter
Disability rights advocates say it’s too soon to know whether the technology will reduce the hazards caused by improperly parked scooters, but increasing awareness is an important first step.
By Melissa Goldin • May 20, 2022 -
To track urban heat, NOAA initiative offers funding for 2024
Jan. 31 is the deadline for communities to apply for the urban heat island mapping program for tracking neighborhood-level heat disparities.
By Maria Rachal • Updated Jan. 4, 2024 -
Chicago launches digital equity council to address racial barriers to internet access
The city's new council comes as President Biden announced a discounted internet service earlier this week that could potentially provide free internet for millions of U.S. households.
By Cailin Crowe • May 12, 2022 -
These 3 technologies could make self-driving cars safer
With autonomous vehicles already operating in several cities, technology companies are working on high-definition maps, better artificial intelligence models and remote control for fleets when needed.
By Dan Zukowski • May 11, 2022 -
Smart Cities Connect
NIST working group to tackle smart cities' ethical quandaries
The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Global City Teams Challenge launched a working group on diversity, equity, integrity and technology, researching best practices in areas like community engagement.
By Cailin Crowe • May 10, 2022 -
Smart city tech standards essential for cities to realize the tools' potential: report
The promise of interoperability and connected sensors has been hard to achieve, in part due to "vendor lock-in" and incompatible devices. Standards across the sector can help overcome those obstacles, ABI Research finds.
By Cailin Crowe • May 6, 2022 -
GM and INRIX collaborate to provide safety data, insights to transportation officials
Combining data from GM's connected vehicles and INRIX's analytics platform with public data, the application aims to help communities prioritize road safety needs, evaluate plans and make a case for federal funding.
By Dan Zukowski • May 4, 2022 -
Leading Cities, QBE invite startups to apply to AcceliCITY resilience competition
The resilience challenge – accepting applications through April – also awards regional prizes and virtual incubator memberships. Another part of the competition seeks an urban food pilot for Gainesville, Florida.
By Cailin Crowe • April 27, 2022 -
Pittsburgh 'smart loading zones' aim to reduce curbside delivery woes
The city is partnering with curb management company Automotus for the next year to decrease idling, congestion and other safety and efficiency issues, especially in the central business district.
By Austyn Gaffney • April 26, 2022 -
Sponsored by Comcast
Comcast, city of Philadelphia are making streets safer
Comcast Smart Solutions and the City of Philadelphia came together through US Ignite to make the City smarter, one block at a time. The pilot program uses smart streetlights as part of a cutting-edge solution.
April 25, 2022 -
Q&A
Robotic balloons could provide high-res images for numerous urban applications
Flying at 60,000 feet, they can help cities monitor vegetation, power lines, roadways and more and could potentially aid navigation for advanced urban transportation tech like AVs and VTOLs, says the CEO of Near Space Labs.
By Dan Zukowski • April 14, 2022 -
New York City civic engagement survey gathers over 62,000 community voices
The effort aimed to collect a diverse and representative sample of the city’s population for the start of a three-part effort to build consensus around city priorities.
By Austyn Gaffney • April 14, 2022 -
Transit data providers join forces as Optibus acquires Trillium
The move will provide transit agency clients with access to transit planning data and real-time operational information, the companies say, to help them address the pandemic's impact on labor and ridership.
By Dan Zukowski • April 12, 2022 -
Smart Cities Connect
City leaders share ideas on how to maximize federal dollars
At the Smart Cities Connect conference last week, local leaders called for a rethink of how cities seek to allocate federal dollars, including through community engagement, data-led decisions and regional collaborations.
By Cailin Crowe • April 12, 2022 -
Smart Cities Connect
5 smart city leaders weigh in on the industry's biggest challenges
At last week's Smart Cities Connect conference in Columbus, Ohio, attendees shared what they think is preventing cities from achieving their smart city goals.
By Cailin Crowe • April 11, 2022