Provo, UT is North America's fastest-growing tech employment market

Yes — even faster than San Francisco, Boston or Silicon Valley.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 1, 2018

Autonomous shuttle challenge launches in Phoenix and Sacramento, CA

Interested groups in the two metro regions can pitch test cases for receiving a fleet of Olli electric shuttles, with the winners getting a three-month test period.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 28, 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.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

AT&T and Samsung exploring 5G-based 'Smart Factory'

The Austin-based site will operate within the Samsung Austin Semiconductor, an advanced semiconductor fabrication facility.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 28, 2018

Could cities sue FCC over its 5G ruling?

Opponents raised concerns that the plan violates federal law and the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, although advocates dismissed those charges.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 28, 2018

Dockless Digest: Safety advocates protest after scooter rider killed in DC

Carlos Sanchez-Martin, 20, was riding a Lime scooter when he was reportedly hit and dragged about 20 yards by an SUV and pinned underneath it.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 28, 2018

Uber announces $10M commitment to urban sustainability

In a blog post, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi detailed the company's growing commitments to climate efforts, congestion reduction, shared data and multimodal transportation.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 27, 2018

FCC's 5G ruling could hurt city tech initiatives, opponents warn

The new rules cap fees cities can charge telecom companies, which could undermine their efforts to fund digital inclusion programs, detractors said.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 27, 2018

Elemental Excelerator taps 20 startups for 2019 cohort

The accelerator also announced a third track to support companies with focuses on underserved and low-income communities.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 25, 2018

Is Verizon winning the race to 5G in the US?

The company's VP for City Solutions Sean Harrington said it is at the "forefront" of the new technology, which begins its home service Oct. 1.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 25, 2018

NYC releases open data report, includes 629 new data sets

Leaders also are creating two data advisory councils — one for high school students — to develop strategic partnerships and receive feedback.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 24, 2018

Grassroots coalition asks FCC to slow 5G expansion over health concerns

Americans for Responsible Technology says the commission "lacks both the ability and the authority to undertake a rigorous scientific review" of related health studies.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 24, 2018

5G? Start planning for 6G, FCC commissioner says

While 6G may seem a long way off, it will involve speeds "a thousand times faster" than 5G using terahertz frequency, as well as densified networks thanks to base stations embedded in every piece of tech human beings use.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 24, 2018

Lyft to provide in-app public transit info in Santa Monica, CA

The app will show Big Blue Bus, LA Metro and Metrolink routes and schedules, as well as scooter locations following the launch of its scooter fleet in the city.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 21, 2018

Dockless Digest: Bird, Lime celebrate 10M rides

Both companies lauded their astonishing growth a year after launch, with Bird saying their scooters have been ridden 14.3 million miles, the equivalent of 574 trips around the world.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 21, 2018

FCC Commissioner: Latest tariffs 'wildly detrimental' to 5G rollout

Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel warned the levies on $200 billion of Chinese imports will hit key equipment like antennas, switches, routers and circuit boards.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 21, 2018

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba to develop, launch AI chips

The opening of the new chip subsidiary sends a clear signal Alibaba will not only be a major player in the smart technology space, but intends to drive most of it alone.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 20, 2018

Greater Phoenix Smart Region promises collaboration, workforce development

The initiative joins cities with academic institutions, businesses and nonprofits, and leaders said it will be about more than simply new technology.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 20, 2018

'A' for effort: Improving safety in cities' school zones

Cities like Columbus, OH; Savannah, GA; Portland, OR and New York are implementing policies and technologies to enforce speed laws and keep students safe.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 20, 2018

How Denver uses data to quickly find 'multi-dimensional answers'

The city's Enterprise Data Management platform helps it make real-time decisions for traffic management and could expand to include private-sector data sets.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 19, 2018

Knight Foundation invests $5.25M in people-centric AV research

Pilot programs in Detroit; Long Beach, CA; Miami; Pittsburgh; and San Jose, CA will look at potential uses and if they're meeting citizens' needs.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 19, 2018

Columbus, OH launches first self-driving shuttle service Smart Circuit

Each low-speed shuttle, operated by May Mobility, is equipped with a panoramic glass roof and an "immersive" digital display that provides system and route information.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated Dec. 5, 2018

San Francisco regional transit agency passes surveillance policy

Bay Area Rapid Transit must now go through a public review process and get approval from the Board of Directors before installing surveillance technology.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 18, 2018

Algorithm toolkit aims to help cities reduce bias from automation

The initiative from the Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University will be helpful in fields like criminal justice or higher education.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 18, 2018

Santa Monica, CA kicks off Shared Mobility Pilot Program

Lime, Lyft, Bird and Jump were selected as the four operators for the pilot and will work with the city to enhance parking, operations, safety and education of dockless vehicles.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 18, 2018

For higher good and fluent mobility: Why smart cities should partner with tech companies

Mobility is a challenge for cities, and while some have proactively addressed traffic concerns, there is an opportunity for more collaboration.

By Radim Cmar • Sept. 18, 2018