Transit Tech Lab names 2020 startups

The nine startups will offer solutions to three challenges facing New York's transit system: accessibility, revenue generation and traffic coordination.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated Feb. 28, 2020

Chicago mayor to pitch controversial IT, fleet department merger

To help chip away at the city's $838 million budget shortfall, Mayor Lightfoot will propose the merger despite cybersecurity concerns. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 14, 2019

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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

Google Maps adds voice guidance for visually impaired

The new feature aims to boost pedestrian safety by proactively telling users if they are on the correct route through spoken notifications. 

By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 14, 2019

How resident mistrust plays into cities' uncertain futures

Transparency and engagement are key to address resident skepticism about new smart city initiatives, according to speakers at Smart Cities Connect. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 9, 2019

Cities are facing 'an absolute land grab' from telecoms in wake of 5G

Despite the slow roll out of 5G, cities should prepare for telecoms garnering control of deployment and infrastructure, experts at Smart Cities Connect said. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 9, 2019

San Jose, CA opens grant applications for digital equity program

The grants are part of an effort to close the digital divide for vulnerable populations that do not have connectivity at home.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 7, 2019

No US cities make top 10 of global smart city ranking

Singapore lands the top spot and San Francisco ranks the highest in the U.S., according to the IMD World Competitiveness Center's index. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 4, 2019

Use data to meet people 'where they are,' for community development, panel says

Cities can boost economies, close skills gaps and even manage snow plows with a data-driven approach, according to mayors at the Results for America Summit. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 4, 2019

Open standards: The answer to the smart city data dilemma

We are at risk of a smart cities stalemate, with potential technological or monetary barriers rendering services inaccessible for residents. Future success rests on the flow of data between systems.

By Kary Främling • Oct. 3, 2019

House bill would provide $250M to close digital divide

The Digital Equity Act of 2019 would create grant programs to promote digital literacy and support digital inclusion projects on the local level. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 3, 2019

UPS granted FAA approval for commercial drone deliveries

The certification will allow the carrier to officially launch Flight Forward, its dedicated drone delivery subsidiary announced earlier this year.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 3, 2019

Waze data-sharing program now available on Google Cloud

City leaders can glean insights from traffic data with a myriad of different sources, helping Waze to reduce congestion and be a city partner. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 2, 2019

London crafts standard agreement to ease 5G rollout

The guidance is meant to give mobile providers better access to rooftops in an effort to eliminate mobile "not spots" that leave residents disconnected.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 1, 2019

Spin launches mobility data fellowship for nonprofits

Through a partnership with StreetLight Data and Populus, the company will supply advocates with toolkits to gather transportation data for projects.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 30, 2019

Report: No major city prepared for risks of AI

As AI infiltrates technology and the economy, global cities are slow to develop and execute high-level plans that prepare for its disruptive potential.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 30, 2019

Ford to bring self-driving car service to Austin, TX

Autonomous vehicles offer the potential to expand mobility options for residents in Austin, where 75% of people commute by personal vehicle. 

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 26, 2019

Lacuna takes open-source approach to assist cities with changing mobility

The startup's sweet spot will be helping cities adopt software for the intersection of the mobility and digital worlds.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 25, 2019

Lyft app to feature bike lanes for safer riding

The update, which will show both protected and bike-friendly routes, is designed to encourage more people to "choose two-wheeled transportation."

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 20, 2019

FCC designates NYC, Salt Lake City as 'innovation zones'

The selection coincides with two PAWR testbeds in these locations, previously established to test wireless and broadband tech in a real world setting.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 20, 2019

Uber to bring AV testing to Dallas

The city was chosen for its unique traffic patterns, infrastructure and climate, which are conditions that will help the company collect data to build high-def maps and simulations.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 19, 2019

Knight Foundation invests $925K in Miami's Underline park

The 10-mile, 120-acre linear park, touted as Miami's answer to New York's High Line, will use the funds for tech investments. 

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 18, 2019

NSF announces new wireless testbed in North Carolina Research Triangle

The research platform will focus on wireless communications for drones and other unmanned flying objects in the cities of Raleigh and Cary.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 18, 2019

Is citizen engagement the key to smart water solutions?

Aquagenuity CEO Doll Avant said humans, not technology, currently serve as the sensors to detect water problems — and that must change.

By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 17, 2019

Firefighter safety solution wins IBM Call for Code contest

Prometeo, which uses AI and IoT devices to keep firefighters safe as they battle blazes, took home a cash prize of $200,000.

By Chris Teale • Updated Oct. 15, 2019

Lyft expands rider safety program

After struggling with high-profile safety incidents in recent years, ride-hailing giants have doubled down on their commitments to safety.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 16, 2019