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Smart pumps are key for more sustainable cities
The benefits of smart pumps align with the aim of smart cities to more effectively manage assets and resources — ultimately leading to the achievement of city sustainability goals.
By Peter Gaydon • July 20, 2020 -
Uber acquires Routematch in latest SaaS push
Uber said the Atlanta-based transit software company, which works with more than 500 agencies globally, will bring expertise in payment, fixed-route and trip planning services.
By Kristin Musulin • July 17, 2020 -
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Local governments are increasingly turning to predictive analytics and other technologies to solve real-world problems like homelessness and preparing for an AI-driven future.
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Touchless transit payments increased 187% since April: Visa
The company is leaning into the growing trend by expanding its Visa Ready for Transit program and its partnership with Cubic Transportation Systems.
By Kristin Musulin • July 16, 2020 -
Góralczyk, Jarosław. (2013). "Temporary bike line Alt Moabit Berlin" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Wikimedia Commons.
Risky business: The wins and losses of pandemic-era urban mobility
During a Knight Foundation webinar, mobility leaders discussed the ups and downs that have occurred nationally as transit agencies work to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.
By Cailin Crowe • July 15, 2020 -
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A successful data strategy starts at the edge
As the benefits of smart cities become more widely known, cities all over the world are looking for ways to implement edge computing and make use of new data sources.
By Ciaran Dynes • July 13, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Algal blooms to data boons: How 'smart lakes' improve water quality
New York's Lake George and Ohio's Lake Erie are among those to deploy sensors and IoT tech in an effort to monitor pollution, toxins and weather.
By Chris Teale • July 13, 2020 -
CivStart shares inclusivity task force roster
The cohort of public and private leaders — many of whom represent minority communities — will develop a roadmap of action plans to foster inclusive and diverse govtech ecosystems.
By Kristin Musulin • July 9, 2020 -
Philadelphia to get branding makeover with new online identity
A recent request for proposals calls for an online toolkit vendor that would help local organizations create a "cohesive and compelling global identity" for the region.
By Chris Teale • July 9, 2020 -
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Contact tracing is key for smart transit and smarter cities
Mobility is the lifeblood of the economy, and getting people moving again is essential. Leveraging digital platforms and infrastructure to sense people’s locations makes this possible.
By Paulo Ferreira dos Santos & Carlos Lei • July 8, 2020 -
Uber buys Postmates in $2.65B deal
The all-stock acquisition may help to carry Uber through the economic uncertainty of the coronavirus crisis.
By Julie Littman , Emma Liem Beckett • July 7, 2020 -
Knoxville, TN data published online after ransomware attack
Hackers published information and data in a bid to extract a ransom payment and "shame victims," a city spokeswoman told Smart Cities Dive.
By Chris Teale • July 7, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Virus vs. voting: Behind the high-risk presidential primary elections
As November's election showdown looms, officials nationwide are scrambling to preserve voter rights while minimizing coronavirus transmission.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 6, 2020 -
Boston is second-largest US city to ban facial recognition
Mayor Marty Walsh signed the ban amid a national debate around police reform, which has included a reckoning on the potential inequities of facial recognition tech.
By Jason Plautz • July 6, 2020 -
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LA, Chicago tap social media to refine mask guidance
In a webinar hosted by Zencity, chief leaders from Chicago and Los Angeles detailed how social media has played a role in communicating and improving face mask guidance.
By Kristin Musulin • July 2, 2020 -
Coord to pilot 'smart zones' in 4 cities
Aspen, CO; Omaha, NE; Nashville, TN and West Palm Beach, FL will participate in the inaugural Digital Curb Challenge to optimize delivery and loading zones while reducing congestion.
By Kristin Musulin • July 1, 2020 -
Connecticut DOT to run first automated transit bus in US
CTDOT received a $2 million grant to deploy the program along a 9-mile transit corridor, including three 40-foot battery electric heavy-duty buses.
By Cailin Crowe • June 30, 2020 -
Via, St. Louis Metro partner for on-demand service
Via Metro STL marks the city's first on-demand service offering to bolster public transit use, especially as the city slowly relaxes stay-at-home orders.
By Kristin Musulin • June 30, 2020 -
Turner, Jeff. (2018). "Los Angeles Traffic" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
4 cities win smart intersection challenge to reduce congestion
Austin, TX will use Parsons' intelligent intersection software to retime traffic signals, potentially leading to a 40% reduction in congestion.
By Cailin Crowe • June 29, 2020 -
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BLM advocates slam 'ironic' protest surveillance in 15 cities
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol confirmed its surveillance of Black Lives Matter protests across the country. Now, advocates want to know how the 270 hours of footage will be used.
By Kristin Musulin • June 25, 2020 -
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Denver's traffic crossings to get an AI makeover
Technology from IoT company Boulder AI will use speed vectors to track pedestrians in an intersection and change crosswalk times as needed.
By Chris Teale • June 25, 2020 -
St. Louis to add 1,400 tech jobs with AFS Advanced Technology Center
Accenture Federal Services' new tech center will open later this year, at a time when Missouri is grappling with a 13.3% statewide unemployment rate.
By Cailin Crowe • June 24, 2020 -
$9M grant readies I-70 for autonomous trucks, platooning
The grant indicates federal and state governments are looking at testing the technology out on crucial routes. But, in some limited cases, driverless technology is ready to deploy now.
By Jim Stinson • June 23, 2020 -
New York Power Authority, Signify upgrade 500K streetlights statewide
The partnership supports the Smart Street Lighting NY initiative, which looks to add LED lights and connect streetlights through IoT technology.
By Chris Teale • June 23, 2020 -
Accelerator for America distributes $750K in COVID-19 aid
The program will help to set up a direct financial assistance program for residents across 10 U.S. jurisdictions, including Atlanta, Salt Lake City, and the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island.
By Cailin Crowe • June 23, 2020 -
Smart city groups reshape networking norms with virtual events
The coronavirus pandemic has forced major events to go virtual, creating a host of new, inclusive standards for industry events and information sharing.
By Cailin Crowe • June 22, 2020