Boeing completes first autonomous air taxi flight

The "flying car" completed a controlled takeoff, hover and landing, but has a ways to go before it will succeed at forward-flight mode.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 25, 2019

Los Angeles' mobility data specification unlocks potential for data management

The API standard allows the city to gather, analyze and compare real-time data from MaaS companies — and can be duplicated in other cities, as well.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 24, 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

Waymo announces AV factory in Detroit

Mayor Mike Duggan praised the decision, noting Waymo is "one of the most important recruitments we've had" in Motor City.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated April 24, 2019

TomTom sells telematics arm to focus on navigation

Tire manufacturer Bridgestone Corp. acquired the telematics platform to assist its "journey to becoming a mobility solutions leader."

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 23, 2019

It's time for NYC to enhance its smart city status

Why Google and Amazon's latest moves in New York City should unite the five boroughs to modernize its communications infrastructure.

By Shrihari Pandit • Jan. 23, 2019

Uber exploring self-driving tech for bikes, scooters

Autonomous software would allow the dockless vehicles to drive themselves, removing the need for people to collect them at night for charging.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 22, 2019

Nonprofit releases guidebook to help cities become 'broadband ready'

The Next Century Cities toolkit offers a step-by-step guide on how to assess and establish broadband options.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 18, 2019

Bay Area Rapid Transit unveils new end-to-end trip planner

The new app will give riders information on driving, walking and biking routes, in addition to real-time public transit information. 

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 17, 2019

Inside the Wi-Fi project illuminating Cincinnati's 'Smart Cincy' vision

Move over, Columbus. Ohio has a new smart city on the rise.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 17, 2019

The curb; your enthusiasm

By reimagining the curb, we can explore other options for the space to better benefit the needs of people who live in, commute to and visit cities.

By Mark Lawrence • Jan. 14, 2019

StreetLight Data releases tool to measure bike, pedestrian traffic

The feature can help transportation planners measure the impact of multimodal investments and get a better sense of the mobility mix in a city.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 14, 2019

Seattle tops ranking of best cities for STEM professionals

While the cities that topped the list are hardly surprising, the ranking does present some startling results: New York, soon to be home to Amazon, didn't even land in the top 50.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 11, 2019

TransitScreen, MobilityData form open transit data platform

OpenMobilityData, which is being likened to OpenStreetMap by its creators, will fully integrate with transit data editors to allow for automatic data updates.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 11, 2019

Are we really ready for flying cars?

At CES 2019, Smart Cities Dive picked up on five main challenges that industry leaders face to get flying cars off the ground — literally.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 10, 2019

Gallup survey: Tulsa, OK residents optimistic about future, but challenges remain

The first-of-its-kind study found that while a majority believe the city is moving in the right direction, more work needs to be done to help more people thrive.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 10, 2019

Sprint announces array of 5G, IoT projects at CES

The telecom's IoT core network and 5G will power smart city advancements and an AV test track.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 10, 2019

25 industry leaders form PAVE campaign to spread AV education

Despite the reasons for a lack of trust in AVs, industry leaders know the ball is in their court to work with the public and policymakers to demystify AV tech.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 9, 2019

OjO's sit-down scooter-share service debuts in Austin, TX

The scooters, which the company describes as "commute-focused," are equipped with on-board speakers that can offer navigation, alerts and music.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 9, 2019

Uber workers give the formerly scandal-ridden company good marks in leaked survey

The report shows that an employer can make a comeback from reputation damage — if it takes the right steps.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 9, 2019

Mobileye, Ordnance Survey partner to create high-quality maps of UK streets

Ordnance Survey vehicles will be outfitted with Mobileye technology to collect location data on infrastructure, which will then be cross-referenced with existing data sets to develop road maps.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 9, 2019

Poll: Few Americans want government to restrict facial recognition tech

The Center for Data Innovation found only 26% of Americans want the government to "strictly limit" facial recognition technology.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 9, 2019

AT&T to pilot smart lighting solution in Las Vegas' Innovation District

The company will work with smart city platform Ubicquia to replace existing photocells with streetlight routers and integrate wireless LTE and LTE-M networks across the platform.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 8, 2019

Deloitte: AV investment, development is outpacing consumer demand

Deloitte leaders noted that the mistrust in autonomous vehicles is likely attributed, at least in part, to media coverage of the few AV accidents that have happened so far.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 8, 2019

This Verizon exec says the telecom is 'killing it' in 5G

We sat down with Lani Ingram, VP of Smart Communities, during CES to discuss inclusion, regulations and the challenge of standing out in the telecom industry. 

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 8, 2019

HERE Mobility launches all-in-one mobility app

SoMo is a one-stop shop for transportation options and offers the ability for users to invite their friends to share rides to events and gatherings.

By Chris Teale • Jan. 7, 2019