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URBAN-X launches 6th startup cohort
Each of the startups will receive $150,000 in financing and support to develop hardware, software or IoT products.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 10, 2019 -
How tech could help avert 'public health crisis' of rising road deaths
The automotive industry has "an awful lot of work to do to communicate the benefits" of safety technology, said Continental's Jeff Klei in a keynote speech.
By Chris Teale • June 6, 2019 -
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.
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Bipartisan Senate bill would streamline local regulations on 5G infrastructure
The reintroduced STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act would reduce barriers to permitting and installing small cells to support 5G deployment.
By Jason Plautz • June 6, 2019 -
Facial recognition tech deemed 'not ready for primetime' in House committee
Members took issue with the technology on Tuesday, while law enforcement and federal government agencies defended its use.
By Chris Teale • June 5, 2019 -
Transit agencies form Automated Bus Consortium
Nearly a dozen agencies are coming together to leverage buying power and share ideas for driverless bus programs.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 4, 2019 -
NACTO guide offers cities best practices in handling mobility data
The guide suggests cities should protect data, keep it open and shared among partners, and remain transparent around its collection.
By Jason Plautz • June 4, 2019 -
New York ed department urges delay of Lockport facial recognition pilot
The technology is touted as a preventative measure against school shootings, though critics fear it could compromise privacy of students and staff.
By Jason Plautz • May 31, 2019 -
Sprint launches 5G in 4 cities
The mobile 5G service is live in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and Kansas City, MO, with more cities to be covered in coming weeks.
By Jason Plautz • May 31, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Tech can impact domestic violence — not always in a positive way
While technology can help abuse victims, it can also put them at risk for future altercations. Cities and partners are using innovative strategies to protect survivors and prevent future abuse.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 30, 2019 -
LA Metro to install informational touchscreens along rail line
The interactive screens will display rail and bus arrival times, service alerts, system maps and targeted display advertisements.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 30, 2019 -
FCC finalizes report saying digital divide is narrowing, despite objections
In a dissent, Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, D, said the FCC's report deserves a "failing grade" because it relies on "data we know is wrong."
By Jason Plautz • May 30, 2019 -
Portland, OR launches pilot with Sidewalk Labs location data software
The Replica product tracks people’s movements from smartphones and apps to help transit agencies gain insight into traffic patterns.
By Jason Plautz • May 29, 2019 -
Police say 8% of Baltimore's CitiWatch cameras don't work
Funding woes and system neglect are cited as causes for the outages, which reportedly affect 59 of the city's 744 closed circuit cameras.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 29, 2019 -
Nonprofit tests trash-collecting robot on Chicago River
Users eventually will be able to control Trashbot 24 hours a day via the internet as it herds small pieces of trash to a collection location.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 28, 2019 -
Google Assistant voice feature accesses real-time NYC transit data
Users can ask when a train is coming and receive an estimated time of arrival, as well as walking directions to the station.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 24, 2019 -
Lyft integrates Citi Bike into its app
The company announced it would invest $100 million in Citi Bike over the next five years, saying this app update is one of its "biggest plays to date toward multimodality."
By Kristin Musulin • May 23, 2019 -
SAE International to form microbility data standards consortium
Miami-Dade County, Jump, Spin and Populus have signed on as initial partners of the consortium, which aims to develop best practices for storing and sharing micromobility data.
By Jason Plautz • May 23, 2019 -
IBM expands AI technology platform for crop assessment
The Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture uses predictive technology and IoT data to identify and communicate crop management patterns for farmers.
By Kristin Musulin • May 22, 2019 -
Amazon shareholders vote down facial recognition proposals
The vote breakdown is currently undisclosed, though an Amazon spokeswoman said the proposals failed by a wide margin.
By Jason Plautz • Updated May 23, 2019 -
Air Force, MIT to partner on AI accelerator project
The incubator will look at artificial intelligence solutions "for the public good," which could accelerate AI impacts in workforce or city applications.
By Jason Plautz • May 21, 2019 -
T-Mobile, Sprint merger clears hurdle following FCC chair's backing
Chair Ajit Pai endorsed the deal for its promise to build out a 5G network that would cover 97% of the country, although pitfalls remain over antitrust.
By Chris Teale • May 21, 2019 -
Mitsubishi Electric, HERE announce successful test of road hazard warning system
The Lane Hazard Warning system can detect an event — such as a slowed vehicle, weather hazards or a pothole — and localize it to a specific lane.
By Jason Plautz • May 20, 2019 -
Phoenix expands use of handheld analyzers to identify opioids
The city council approved a five-year, $535,000 contract to procure TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzers for the police department.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 20, 2019 -
Bills would improve broadband internet mapping, expand access
Helping policymakers better understand where coverage gaps are should drive investment, while California legislation could make it easier for localities and ISPs to improve and expand coverage.
By Chris Teale • May 20, 2019 -
Opinion
Personal transport: What changes will we see in the near future?
While there will always be a demand for personal transport, cities must figure out how to better support systems that reduce environmental impacts and congestion.
By Radim Cmar • May 17, 2019