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Philadelphia challenge looks to use AR to improve transit accessibility
The smart city challenge will also invite people with disabilities to share their public transportation experiences via a survey to inform competition ideas.
By Chris Teale • July 2, 2021 -
Federal infrastructure spending
Infrastructure deal could offer window of opportunity for $1.1B smart cities bill
House Democrats have reintroduced the Smart Cities and Communities Act, with the hope that some elements of the of the bill can be folded into Biden's sweeping infrastructure plan.
By Jason Plautz • June 28, 2021 -
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.
By Smart Cities Dive staff -
Q&A
How a 'Digital City Hall' helped Santa Monica, California, work through COVID-19
Once "drowning under paper," CIO Joseph Cevetello said the city government's strategic planning around technology prepared it for the sharp transition to remote work, even with a 30% workforce reduction.
By Chris Teale • June 25, 2021 -
Ames, Iowa, to host rural broadband research site
Iowa State University and nonprofit US Ignite are among the partners that will explore ways to enhance agriculture and close the digital divide.
By Chris Teale • June 23, 2021 -
Bird adds electric bikes to its fleet
The micromobility giant plans to expand its offerings beyond dockless scooters later this year, following a pledge to explore other transportation modes as it prepares to go public.
By Chris Teale • June 23, 2021 -
Autonomous shuttles still face tech, regulatory barriers to permanent adoption
Low-speed shuttle pilot projects have had some success, including innovative adaptations during the pandemic, but AVs are still years from wide adoption.
By Chris Teale • June 22, 2021 -
FedEx, Nuro sign multi-year deal to test autonomous last-mile delivery
Testing began in Houston and may expand to additional cities over time, according to a spokesperson for robotics company Nuro.
By Edwin Lopez • June 17, 2021 -
At challenge's conclusion, Smart Columbus to continue its work
With the four-year federal grant funding period at an end, the Ohio organization said it will stay focused on how technology can address societal issues and maintain many of its initiatives.
By Chris Teale • June 15, 2021 -
Houston to Fort Worth route poised for autonomous truck pilot
J.B. Hunt and Waymo plan to test autonomous Class 8 trucks hauling freight between the Texas cities along Interstate 45, as many driverless operations focus on middle mile routes.
By S.L. Fuller • June 14, 2021 -
NYC bill would have single agency lead smart city tech implementation
The legislation would bring together oversight of a variety of "smart" tech, including streetlights, trash and recycling receptacles, and water, power and gas meters.
By Chris Teale • June 9, 2021 -
Seattle-area county say it's first US county to pass facial recognition ban
Tech hub King County, Washington, has joined a growing number of jurisdictions in restricting government use of the software, as additional city, state and federal policies move through legislatures.
By Maria Rachal • June 7, 2021 -
Atlanta suburb deploys new tech to tame traffic
Peachtree Corners, Georgia, will use cellular vehicle-to-everything technology to help improve safety and alleviate "one of the biggest headaches" residents face every day.
By Chris Teale • June 2, 2021 -
Predicting travel rebound, Airbnb rolls out major feature upgrades
The company is implementing a swath of changes, including to its City Portal, as CEO Brian Chesky said he anticipates the "biggest travel rebound in a century."
By Chris Teale • May 25, 2021 -
The debate over federal autonomous vehicle legislation
Increased road deaths prompt calls for improved vehicle tech
While some in Congress continue to talk up the promise of autonomous vehicles, others said existing technologies can help bring fatalities down now — and they warned of AVs' risks to safety and jobs.
By Chris Teale • May 19, 2021 -
Detroit partners with Google to build affordable housing search tool
The effort aims to streamline the affordable housing search and application process and is a trend that would greatly benefit cities and residents with the lowest amount of tech, a Google team lead said.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 19, 2021 -
City-led communications can help combat vaccine hesitancy, researchers find
Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka said it will take an "all hands on deck" approach to overcome vaccine hesitancy, and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell highlighted the role popular sports teams can play.
By Chris Teale • May 18, 2021 -
3x more US residents lack broadband access than FCC estimates: report
Around 42 million people could not access high-speed internet in 2020, according to BroadbandNow, far above the 14.5 million estimated earlier this year by the Federal Communications Commission.
By Chris Teale • May 14, 2021 -
Airbnb teams up with relocation programs to lure remote workers
Partnering with remote worker relocation programs from Arkansas to Michigan, the "Try Before You Buy" program is helping some cities attract talent throughout the country with discounted stays.
By Cailin Crowe • May 14, 2021 -
Bird announces plans to go public, tees up expansion beyond scooters
The micromobility company will list by year's end through a merger with Switchback II, a special purpose acquisition company. It follows Skip buyer Helbiz in taking the SPAC route.
By Chris Teale • May 13, 2021 -
NYC removes EV exemption cap, blocking Revel ride-hailing service
The Taxi and Limousine Commission voted Tuesday to remove the EV exemption for new for-hire vehicle licenses, which could have allowed the company to put 50 Teslas on city streets.
By Chris Teale • Updated June 24, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Automakers and universities team up to fix AV industry's talent gap
Schools are evolving their courses to keep pace with autonomous vehicle technology changes and build the industry's pipeline of workers.
By Chris Teale • May 3, 2021 -
NLC calls for engagement, proper training for facial recognition tech
The report urges cities to limit the scope of the technology and have rigorous data standards to protect privacy, but opponents say that's not enough.
By Chris Teale • April 29, 2021 -
Toyota to buy Lyft's AV division for $550M
The acquisition of the ride-hailing company's Level 5 arm marks the first major deal for Toyota's new Woven Planet initiative, giving the company what it called a "dream team" for AV development.
By Chris Teale • April 28, 2021 -
Verizon-backed accelerator taps emerging tech to support climate justice
A new initiative aims to use 5G, big data and AI to help vulnerable communities build resiliency against the worst impacts of climate change.
By Chris Teale • April 26, 2021 -
Cleantech incubator part of Houston's goal to be 'energy transition capital'
One year after the city unveiled its Climate Action Plan, the incubator said it has 30 startups ready to move into its 40,000-square-foot Greentown Labs space.
By Chris Teale • April 23, 2021