City Tech launches solution to clear up curbside chaos

Curb space competition can be fierce. A new solution intends to help cities understand curb demands to make informed choices about pricing and space prioritization. 

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 20, 2020

In the case of Uber vs. LA, here's why you should bet on LA

Traditionally, Uber has had the tools to win a fight like the one it's facing over its Jump scooters and bikes in Los Angeles. But things have changed.

By Bradley Tusk • Updated Feb. 19, 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

What happens when an auto giant buys a scooter startup?

Spin Co-Founder Euwyn Poon details the advantages and challenges of working under Ford Smart Mobility, including its impact on growth and labor management.

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 18, 2020

Uber's new phone-booking feature lets riders ditch the app

The feature, 1-833-USE-UBER, is designed to eliminate the technological barriers that may keep some older riders from using the service.

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 14, 2020

IDC: Global smart city spending to total $124B

The spending would represent an 18.9% increase compared to 2019, with many opportunities for growth in small and mid-size cities.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 14, 2020

Inaccurate maps cost logistics companies $6B: survey

Even small problems can result in major losses for logistics companies, especially as e-commerce puts more delivery trucks on city streets.

By Jason Plautz • Feb. 11, 2020

T-Mobile, Sprint close on $26B merger

The deal officially marks the creation of the New T-Mobile, and the end of John Legere's run as T-Mobile CEO.

By Chris Teale • Updated April 1, 2020

Austin, TX traffic fatalities nearly triple in January

The city's already-high rate of traffic deaths point to many of the same Vision Zero challenges that cities are grappling with as they start the new year. 

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 11, 2020

Uber Transit adds feature to ease train commutes

"Make My Train" is the latest in a series of Uber offerings that connects users with public transit, situating the app as a one-stop-shop for mobility needs. 

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 10, 2020

Smart Columbus introduces self-driving shuttles to opportunity zone

Two electric shuttles will operate for free in the city's Linden neighborhood through what's said to be the country's first self-driving shuttle service in a residential area. 

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 7, 2020

It took 2 years for federal agencies to meet a 45-day cybersecurity directive

The Government Accountability Office said in a report that the Department of Homeland Security "lacks a risk-based approach" to ensuring agencies are mitigating cybersecurity risks.

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 6, 2020

Philly surveys public, city staff on open data portal use

The Office of Innovation & Technology issued a survey to learn if more data should be released, how it should be presented and if there are barriers to access. 

By Jason Plautz • Feb. 4, 2020

Tech leaders issue calls for AI oversight. Where should government begin?

Habitually late to catch up with technology, tech leaders are calling on legislators to work in haste. But general AI regulation might prove to be a difficult task.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 4, 2020

Regional consortium to reverse-engineer tech adoption in Phoenix area

The Greater Phoenix Connective, which claims to be the country's largest smart region, will bring together university, public, private and community members to adopt tech solutions at scale. 

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 3, 2020

California releases interactive, public Geoportal database

The state is making strides to lead the country in publicly releasing data with a portal that includes housing, water, transportation and health information.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 31, 2020

San Antonio embraces risk-taking with 'R&D League'

The group will advise the city on making data-driven decisions using private sector research practices. "Sticking to the status quo doesn't work anymore," said the city's chief innovation officer.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 30, 2020

Bird strengthens European foothold with Circ acquisition

The acquisition points to growing consolidation across the micromobility industry as scooter companies seek profits and sustainability.

By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 29, 2020

The library is a smart city's 'hub for digital intelligence'

As one of the most trusted spaces and sources of information, libraries are playing an increasingly important role in smart city initiatives.  

By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 27, 2020

How Verizon links 5G to its ongoing first responder homage

For the first Super Bowl with in-stadium 5G, the telecom returns to messaging from previous games and ties it to the future.

By Chris Kelly • Jan. 24, 2020

Seattle-area voters can now submit ballots on mobile devices

King County, WA's upcoming Conservation District election is the largest public election so far to allow mobile ballot submissions, signaling the potential "next frontier" of voting in the U.S.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 24, 2020

Skip voluntarily shares scooters' true carbon impact

In a step toward greater sustainability, the company will release quarterly information on its S3 scooters' spare part use, maintenance, recycling and disposal.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 22, 2020

6 takeaways from the 2019 Menino Survey of Mayors

The annual survey of 119 U.S. mayors highlighted a need for improved water infrastructure, increased cyclist safety and dedicated opportunity zone investments.

By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 22, 2020

AT&T spends big on 5G, FirstNet ahead of Super Bowl

To ensure connectivity during the Feb. 2 game, the telecom invested more than $85 million in wireless improvements across Miami and Miami Gardens.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 22, 2020

San Jose, CA tries for an innovation zone — again

Amazon Web Services, Siemens and Verizon are reported to be early collaborators on the project, which should help the initiative maintain traction. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 21, 2020

EU weighing ban on facial recognition tech

Governments around the world are cracking down on facial recognition as the technology matures, though some experts warn that bans could have a "chilling effect" on the tech.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 21, 2020