In second health crisis of his tenure, Revere, MA’s mayor taps new tech

Mayor Brian Arrigo's administration, which oversaw the worst of the opioid epidemic, now faces another health crisis: COVID-19. This time, they brought in Soofa to aid residents through the newest scourge.

By Kristin Musulin • May 22, 2020

Populus unveils mobility data sharing guide for cities

The guide aims to help cities and operators "very clearly articulate" which types of data are needed for various transportation policies and goals.

By Kristin Musulin • May 22, 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

Are drones more energy efficient than delivery vans?

Gartner estimates drone fleets could reduce operation costs by 70% due to faster delivery times, but other research indicates drone operations, at scale, could be up to 10 times less energy efficient than vans.

By Morgan Forde • May 21, 2020

Entering the age of community-built infrastructure

A public-private partnership backed by a program management office — or a P4 — can help cities achieve infrastructure and inclusion goals by integrating the perspective of community stakeholders.

By Lauren Gore • May 21, 2020

Poll: 3 in 4 Americans say AV tech 'not ready for primetime'

Partners for Automated Vehicle Education found 48% of Americans said they would "never" get in an AV, although 58% think they will be safe in 10 years.

By Chris Teale • May 21, 2020

The advent and benefits of self-service citizen support technology

The advent and benefits of self-service citizen support technology

By Ruben Franzen • May 20, 2020

Tortoise, GoX pilot world's first teleoperated scooters

The six-month pilot in Peachtree Corners, GA will test a fleet of e-scooters equipped with tech that enables remote-controlled "repositioning" of the devices without a rider. 

By Kristin Musulin • May 20, 2020

LA Metro replaces agency-built app with Transit

The partnership is expected to save LA Metro $240,000 annually in app maintenance and development costs, while offering features to improve rider experiences.

By Kristin Musulin • May 20, 2020

Uber cuts 3,000 more employees amid month of shakeups

In the last two weeks, Uber has shed 6,700 employees and 45 offices — yet its recent investment in Lime and potential merger with GrubHub signal hope for the company.  

By Cailin Crowe • May 19, 2020

Snohomish County, WA taps voice tech to aid economic recovery

In the United States' "ground zero" of COVID-19, this county is blazing a trail in effective communications with residents and businesses.

By Kristin Musulin • May 19, 2020

40% of Baltimore households lack wired internet access: report

The Abell Foundation found 73.3% of White households have access while 50.2% of Black and 46.4% of Hispanic households have the same.

By Chris Teale • May 18, 2020

Las Vegas, NTT expand Accelerate Smart project

Since 2018, the project has provided the city with data analytics and tech to better understand roadways and driver behaviors, and develop stronger government solutions.

By Kristin Musulin • May 18, 2020

5 cities with the highest, lowest 2020 census response rates

A new study from SmartAsset found many Western cities sit at the top of the list, while Northeast powerhouses struggle to keep up.

By Kristin Musulin • May 15, 2020

Local, federal governments fail to cooperate on drone policy: report

New research from the Mineta Transportation Institute revealed a reluctance to establish drone regulations locally due to concerns they will be "preempted by federal supremacy in court."

By Cailin Crowe • May 14, 2020

New era of city workforce development implores virtual strategies

Experts say recovering from the economic destruction of the COVID-19 pandemic will require a new, tech-forward approach to regional hiring and workforce development.

By Kristin Musulin • May 14, 2020

Rapid delivery of mapping data is critical for natural disaster response

Rapid delivery of mapping data is critical for natural disaster response

By Tracy Ray • May 13, 2020

Accommodating growing populations through smart mobility technology

Fifty-five percent of the world’s population currently lives in urban areas, a number the United Nations expects will reach 68 percent by 2050. Rapid population growth puts a greater strain on public services – especially in urban communities already struggling with ever-growing traffic congestion and increased levels of pollution.

By Roamy Valera • May 13, 2020

The return to ‘normal’ requires acceptance of emerging tech

Returning to a familiar world of human interaction will take time. It will also take a willingness to modify expectations of physical and digital privacy.

By Betsy Plattenburg • May 13, 2020

The 10 cities best-positioned for pandemic recovery

Density and education attainment rates were key factors in a recent Moody's Analytics report of the cities facing the best and worst coronavirus recoveries.

By Cailin Crowe • May 13, 2020

‘Techlash’ at Sidewalk Labs could mean smart city rethink

Alex Ryan, head of the MaRS Solutions Lab and a consultant on the Quayside project in Toronto, said less reliance on tech and more community engagement could be the new way forward.

By Chris Teale • May 13, 2020

4 ways to weave resiliency, tech into city recovery plans

In an IEEE-hosted webinar on Tuesday, smart city consultants detailed best practices and frameworks for building resiliency into COVID-19 recovery plans.

By Kristin Musulin • May 13, 2020

Poll: 40% of readers want car-free streets to last

In a poll to Smart Cities Dive newsletter subscribers and Twitter followers, respondents were most eager to see car-free streets and remote work survive beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Kristin Musulin • May 13, 2020

Coronavirus-related cyberattacks are like a kicked 'hornet's nest'

Cyberattacks are surfacing daily in an unmatched volume of threats. Some are exploiting circumstances related to the COVID-19 outbreak, namely through people logging on from unsecure devices.

By Samantha Schwartz • May 12, 2020

Preparing for the return of rush hour

Cities have a fleeting opportunity to get smarter about solving gridlock and emission problems — albeit in unprecedented conditions — before traffic returns.

By Sasha Sud • May 11, 2020

Bioo wins QBE AcceliCITY resilience challenge

The green electricity startup generates 100% renewable energy from plants, with the potential for adoption across a number of industries.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated Oct. 22, 2020