Uber to invest $150M in Toronto AV program expansion, new engineering hub

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has expressed the desire to move forward with the AV business unit after making necessary improvements, and the expansion in Toronto is proof positive.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 17, 2018

Mapillary partners with Amazon to help cities ease parking woes

The Swedish startup will help cities catalog and analyze parking sign data and eventually build a parking app for an undisclosed city.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 14, 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

Dockless Digest: Companies prepare for Hurricane Florence

Lime, Bird and Skip said they would pull their scooters and bikes out of affected areas depending on the severity of the storm, with Lime promising to do "whatever we can" to help.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 14, 2018

Mayors, counties balk at FCC 5G streamlining proposal

The U.S. Conference of Mayors and National Association of Counties both released statements slamming the plan, with the former threatening legal action.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 13, 2018

T-Mobile, Ericsson reach $3.5B deal for 5G technology

The agreement covers the use of the Swedish firm’s 5G New Radio hardware and software to support its upgrade from LTE networks.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 12, 2018

AT&T names 5 more 5G cities

The company said it will launch in Houston; Jacksonville, FL; Louisville, KY; New Orleans; and San Antonio before the year's end, with seven more to follow in early 2019.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 12, 2018

US Ignite, ATIS complete first phase of data-sharing initiative

Twenty-two partners have joined the project to "create a blueprint for the secure and interoperable exchange of data beyond city operational boundaries."

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated April 16, 2019

Bay Area city halts 5G development over health concerns

Mill Valley, CA voted unanimously to effectively stop installing new small cell towers to accommodate the technology while it drafts a more permanent rule. 

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 11, 2018

Report: AI will add $13T to global economy by 2030

Researchers predicted the technology will add roughly 1.2% to global GDP a year, with labor automation the biggest economic impact.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 11, 2018

Los Angeles releases tracking technology to locate missing people

The bracelets can be worn by people with dementia, Alzheimer's and autism, and are located using handheld receivers in police helicopters and some ground units.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 10, 2018

Dockless Digest: Dallas man in fatal scooter accident

Elsewhere, Virginia cities crack down on Bird, Lime expands to Spokane, WA and dockless vehicles could soon return to Miami in a one-year pilot program.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 7, 2018

Lyft tops LinkedIn's 2018 list of 'most sought-after startups'

The list, which ranks 50 young companies that are "reaching [an] escape velocity," also included Bird, Argo AI and Drive.ai.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 6, 2018

Study predicts obesity levels in cities based on infrastructure

Researchers from the University of Washington used artificial intelligence to determine a correlation between the built environment and obesity.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 6, 2018

The air up there: Air quality sensors inhale slews of data

From wildfire smoke to traffic pollutants, air quality sensors track data to help city leaders make informed interventions, and their use across cities is growing.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 6, 2018

Amazon's stock valuation hits $1T

The e-tailer and tech company is still far behind its primary rivals in terms of profitability, but its explosive growth has wowed investors, who show no signs of losing faith in Amazon's future.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 5, 2018

Los Angeles approves new rules, 1-year pilot for dockless vehicles

Companies must obtain a permit through the city's Department of Transportation, and each will be limited to 3,000 bikes and scooters.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 5, 2018

5 global governments demand access to encrypted data

The "Five Eyes" say the backdoor demand is for law enforcement agencies to "lawfully access data" of private citizens for public safety and security.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 5, 2018

FCC to vote on proposal streamlining 5G infrastructure rules

The plan would reform laws that were designed for macro-cell installation and adapt them for the smaller micro-cells that broadcast 5G.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 5, 2018

Report: Waymo's AV difficulties may delay launch

The company's driverless vehicle testing in Arizona has exposed challenges with turning and stopping short, among other basic functions.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 4, 2018

Northern Virginia, Phoenix lead global markets with most future data center inventory

Data centers will not only accommodate cities’ growing interest in using blockchain to handle municipal proceedings, but will help with the vast amounts of data necessary for IoT technology.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 4, 2018

Dockless Digest: Skip, Scoot claim victory in San Francisco

Elsewhere, Indianapolis welcomes back scooters, Columbus, OH sets new rules, Oklahoma City considers regulations and Razor arrives in San Diego.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 31, 2018

Connectivity beacons installed in Chicago to aid navigation

The city partnered with Waze and SpotHero to install the devices, which emit signals to prevent connectivity blackouts.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 31, 2018

Los Angeles has biggest temperature variance among large US cities

Research from Geotab found the city has a 37-degree swing, while Phoenix is home to the hottest average temperature at 111 degrees Fahrenheit.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 30, 2018

Bird releases mobility management tech suite for local governments

The platform includes data dashboards, geo-fencing, community mode and rider education, all designed to help cities manage electric scooters.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 30, 2018

Toyota to invest $500M in Uber for driverless vehicle collaboration

Uber will outfit Toyota Sienna minivans with its driverless technology and use the fleet for its ride-sharing service starting in 2021.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 29, 2018