Santa Monica, CA to pilot zero emissions delivery zone

Local leaders said the pilot program in the city's downtown commercial core will help them achieve ambitious emissions goals by 2028.

By Chris Teale • June 17, 2020

Cleantech incubator Greentown Labs expands to Houston

The incubator will offer testing space to early stage, climate-focused companies in an effort to make Houston the "energy transition capital of the world." 

By Chris Teale • June 17, 2020

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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

Libraries get creative about reopening as budget cuts loom

With computer and internet access in high demand among patrons, many libraries are faced with resuming service while providing a safe environment.

By Cailin Crowe • June 16, 2020

NHTSA unveils tracking tool for AV testing

The tool, born of the agency's AV TEST initiative, breaks autonomous vehicle test information into three categories: locations, state info and company info.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated Sept. 3, 2020

Securing critical infrastructure in the smart city

Smart cities are the future, but ensuring the safety of their citizens, data and access to services should be considered up front — not after the fact.

By Neil Correa • June 15, 2020

Knoxville, TN still quiet on details of cyberattack

While the city confirmed its cyber insurance to local press, it remains unclear if any ransom has been paid.

By Chris Teale • Updated June 25, 2020

Savannah, GA offers $2K to attract remote tech workers

The Savannah Technology Workforce Incentive aims to bolster the region's tech ecosystem by leveraging flexibilities of the telework community, especially amid relaxed telework limitations.

By Kristin Musulin • June 12, 2020

Smart cities require a balance of privacy and open data

Strategies to protect privacy as data becomes more ubiquitous are fundamental, while government capacity to manage data — technical and human — must be front and center. 

By Lilian Coral • June 12, 2020

Amazon, Microsoft announce moratoria on police using facial recognition tech

The pause from both companies comes after IBM announced it would end R&D on its own products as part of policy proposals designed to address responsible use of tech by law enforcement. 

By Chris Teale • June 12, 2020

Smart intersection insights: Data-driven traffic signals in Las Vegas

See how Las Vegas is leveraging smart technology to optimize its entire transportation network.

By Jean Pilon-Bignell, VP of Business Development, Government Smart Cities at Geotab • June 12, 2020

10% drop in cities' VMT could reap major climate benefits: report

COVID-19 presents a "window of opportunity" for cities to mitigate transportation's impact on climate, StreetLight Data's Martin Morzynski said. A small reduction in VMT is one place to start.

By Chris Teale • June 11, 2020

7 public data projects enhancing civic engagement

The Knight Foundation awarded $1 million to seven projects nationwide that work to hold governments accountable via creative uses of public data. 

By Cailin Crowe • June 11, 2020

Honda resumes most operations after cyberattack

The malware spread throughout the company's networks, initially rendering its computer services, email and other internal systems inaccessible, though Honda said no data was compromised.

By Samantha Schwartz • June 10, 2020

Beep CEO: AV safety, consolidation and post-pandemic ops

The Florida-based autonomous vehicle startup has managed to prioritize people-first expansion, despite its temporary pause of people-moving services. 

By Kristin Musulin • June 8, 2020

Experts dispel 5 common AV myths

In a webinar hosted by Partners for Automated Vehicle Education, leaders from self-driving tech companies Aurora and Zoox candidly debunked consumers' top AV misconceptions. 

By Kristin Musulin • June 5, 2020

NYC launches Text-to-911 service after years of delays

The city avoided a splashy launch of the service due to concerns of an overwhelmed system amid the current protests for racial justice.

By Chris Teale • June 5, 2020

Groups urge $22B in federal clean energy investment as sector job losses top 600K

In a letter to Congressional leaders, dozens of companies and advocacy groups proposed $22 billion in spending over five years to improve the safety, energy efficiency and resilience of critical public facilities.

By Robert Walton • June 3, 2020

Cross-sector data insights are critical amid COVID-19

There's nothing like a crisis to demonstrate how hard it is to make quick sense of a tidal wave of information from every direction.

By Ashvini Saxena • June 3, 2020

Massachusetts hopes 'localized approach' to GHG inventory can spread

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council rolled out tools for local communities to collect and track emissions data, something officials believe could be replicated in other regions.

By Chris Teale • June 2, 2020

Nuro, CVS test autonomous deliveries in Houston

During the pilot, Nuro's autonomous Prius vehicles will deliver orders and prescriptions to CVS customers in three different zip codes for free.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 2, 2020

Prop tech, property managers and the at-home workforce

Maintaining profitability and tenant satisfaction throughout the pandemic will require help from readily available property management technologies. 

By Brad Pilgrim • June 1, 2020

Drones and delivery trucks could collaborate, but regulatory hurdles remain

Using drones and trucks for a hybrid delivery system can leverage the best elements of both modes within a shipper's network, according to a recent MIT research paper. 

By Morgan Forde • May 29, 2020

North Texas Innovation Alliance to foster collaborative regional growth

The new nonprofit will bring together 21 founding members including 12 Texas cities to help tackle issues like infrastructure, equity and transportation. 

By Chris Teale • May 29, 2020

Amazon in talks to buy AV startup Zoox: WSJ

The acquisition would value Zoox at less than its 2018 valuation of $3.2 billion, according to an exclusive report from The Wall Street Journal.

By Kristin Musulin • May 28, 2020

How voice apps can support utility customers amid COVID-19

Voice apps offer a unique platform for consumer engagement by meeting customers where they are now — and where they're likely to remain for the foreseeable future.

By Laura Frantz • May 28, 2020