Delivery robots may soon hit the streets of Dallas

A six-month pilot program would enable companies to deploy fleets of electronically powered, autonomous delivery devices in the city.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 22, 2018

Urban Smart Logistics Institute to study subterranean deliveries

Transporting parcels through subterranean networks could be an "industry game changer" in solving last-mile challenges.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 19, 2018

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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.

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Virgin Hyperloop One study finds Missouri route feasible

The company found that a connection between Missouri cities St. Louis, Kansas City and Columbia would be commercially viable, safe and cheaper than driving.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 19, 2018

NYC names former White House official as Chief Analytics Officer

Kelly Jin, a policy advisor to the U.S. Chief Technology Officer in the Obama administration, will lead the city's data office and Open Data program.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 19, 2018

King County, WA to launch on-demand microtransit service

The Ride2 Park & Ride shuttles, which will begin servicing the area on Oct. 23, are operated by Chariot and Ford Smart Mobility. 

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 19, 2018

Sidewalk Labs pitches third-party data storage for Toronto project

Bringing in an independent, non-governmental third party could help assuage concerns that Sidewalk Labs will abuse its power, but opens questions about who would manage the data trust.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 18, 2018

DC launches digital taxi-tracking software

The platform allows for real-time tracking of taxis and limos in the District, in addition to showing the identification number of specific vehicles.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 18, 2018

4 ways location services are enabling smart places of tomorrow, today

Bluetooth beacons and sensors are powering smart buildings around the world.

Oct. 16, 2018

Johns Creek, GA gives residents easy data access with Amazon's Alexa

The city wants to "democratize data" by enabling residents to ask Alexa more than 200 questions regarding city operations, services and common inquiries.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 15, 2018

Arizona to open Institute for Automated Mobility

The IAM will include a testing track, several miles of real road with technology-neutral infrastructure, a simulation lab and a Traffic Incident Management project to apply public safety policies to AV tech.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 15, 2018

Houston Exponential announces $25M in commitments from 9 companies

The partners committed to the first round of the HX Venture Fund offer "diverse representation across several sectors," including energy, software development and real estate development.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 12, 2018

City Innovate unveils 81 government contracting opportunities for startups

The program pairs companies with governments for 16 weeks to test new tech ideas, with the goal of landing the firm a contract at the end of the session. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 12, 2018

Dockless Digest: Cities craft new scooter and bike regulations

Louisville, KY; Orlando, FL; and San Antonio all approved new rules around the vehicles, while ofo's apparent worldwide retreat continued in the UK.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 12, 2018

10 cybersecurity experts to follow on Twitter

Often full of industry insider jokes, security researchers on Twitter offer something many other accounts don't have: a voice of dutiful skepticism.

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 12, 2018

Indeed job board sees massive growth in AV postings

The company said listings have grown by 668% since 2015, with the San Jose, CA metro area the most popular part of the country for jobs in the field.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 11, 2018

NYC's new Transit Tech Lab looks to private sector for subway solutions

Companies will be asked by the MTA to offer new ways to predict and lessen the impact of train delays and make buses run more efficiently.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 11, 2018

San Francisco transit tests earthquake alert system

The warning, part of a three-state system, gives people a few seconds headway to take cover, while slowing trains to prevent derailments.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 10, 2018

Microsoft partners with Singapore ride-hailing service Grab

The pair will collaborate in areas like machine learning and AI, as well as on other projects like deploying in-car entertainment and productivity.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 10, 2018

To build a diverse workforce, cities must assimilate diverse talent

Anthony Amato of Workforce Opportunity Services shared his insights on where cities and companies fall short on diversity, and how workforces can be enhanced with proper training strategies.  

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 10, 2018

San Francisco transit to modernize fare payment system

The main improvements revolve around a mobile app and virtual payment options, as well as better integration with alternative modes like bike-share and paratransit.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 9, 2018

Harnessing the power of video to create smart cities

Technologies like AI and machine learning may one day make cities smarter, but in the mean time municipalities should focus on proven, mature tech solutions, such as video surveillance systems.

By Scott Dunn • Oct. 9, 2018

Los Angeles to expand cybersecurity lab

Bolstered by a $3 million federal grant, the city will expand the capabilities of a public-private partnership to protect against cyberattacks.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 9, 2018

Ford patents system to steer AVs by phone

Cars could be controlled by tilting the phone in one direction, or with a virtual steering wheel on screen to be controlled by the user's finger.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 9, 2018

How Coral Gables, FL uses smart tech to prepare for hurricane season

As Florida braces for Hurricane Michael, the city will rely on a "well-planned and engineered network" to maintain critical communications and boost resiliency. 

By Chris Teale • Oct. 9, 2018

On the smart city journey, everyone goes at their own pace

At Smart Cities Week in Washington, DC, leaders said that progress varies by jurisdiction, while it is key to change the conversation around innovation inside government.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 8, 2018