Chicago Transit Authority adds new digital communications platform

The technology is designed to improve real-time communications with passengers.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 13, 2018

Report: Smart cities technology could save citizens 125 hours per year

Improving transportation was found to make the biggest difference, regaining citizens 60 hours annually in lost time.

By Chris Teale • March 12, 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

Arizona governor gives OK for fully driverless vehicles

The AVs may now operate on public streets without a human present.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 12, 2018

Interactive map in DC shows crime locations, trends

Crime Cards provides data visualizations of crime locations, types and trends and can be reused to map other types of data.

By Chris Teale • March 12, 2018

Waymo to test driverless fleet trucks in Atlanta

Trained drivers will be in the cabs during the tests to monitor operations and take control if necessary. The self-driving vehicles will carry cargo to Google's data centers.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 11, 2018

Houston awarded $9.4M to install flood warning systems

The federal funds will pay for flood warning systems including sensors and cameras at 40 sections of its streets that are prone to flooding.

By Chris Teale • March 9, 2018

Lyft to begin testing AVs in California

A partnership with testing facility GoMentum Station will enable Lyft to test self-driving vehicles "in a secure facility," located in Concord, CA.

By Kristin Musulin • March 9, 2018

Chicago police expand predictive technology as crime dips

The department has built up its use of surveillance cameras, gunshot detection and mobile phone crime analysis tools. 

By Katie Pyzyk • March 8, 2018

Smart Cities Council announces 2018 Readiness Challenge grant winners

The winners will receive a full year of "expert, vendor-neutral mentoring" and on-site workshops, as well as valuable products and services from Council partners.

By Kristin Musulin • March 8, 2018

Stanford-developed technology could help AVs see around corners

The lasers would help AVs anticipate unexpected issues by reflecting off nearby objects and developing an image of the object around the corner.

By Chris Teale • March 7, 2018

Update: US House approves bill to identify more 5G spectrum

The bill, which will go to President Trump's desk, would look to reduce the paperwork associated with building out wireless networks.

By Chris Teale • March 7, 2018

New York City adds sign language video calling service

It is reportedly the first city where users can connect via webcam with an information specialist fluent in American Sign Language.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 7, 2018

Economic gaps don't close overnight, but tech training helps build a bridge

Cities can adopt strategies to level the field by supporting accessible training programs — and tech is ripe for the picking in more ways than one.

By Jeff Mazur • March 6, 2018

Tech vs. policy: Finding the best approach to combat homelessness

Researchers are determining if technological methods curb homelessness as effectively as traditional and holistic methods. 

By Katie Pyzyk • March 6, 2018

Microsoft releases app to help blind people navigate cities

The Soundscape app uses 3-D audio clues to call out landmarks and points of interest into a headset as the user approaches them.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 5, 2018

California DMV approves completely driverless vehicle testing on public roads

Human testers will not have to be inside during the trials, which will be permitted starting in April.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 2, 2018

'Smart' homeowners association launches in Irvine, CA

The HOA pilot will test a central platform to monitor pool, irrigation and lighting operations.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 1, 2018

3 startup winners named in NYU's Urban Future Competition

The competition required applicants to present ideas promoting urban sustainability, combating climate change and protecting the environment.

By Chris Teale • March 1, 2018

Sprint, T-Mobile name first 5G-ready cities

The companies will build out infrastructure this year and launch 5G service next year.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 28, 2018

Baltimore mayor presents 5-year 'inclusive digital transformation' plan

The plan is designed to aid the city in developing a technology ecosystem that improves quality of life and "dismantles the digital divide."

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 28, 2018

ACLU of Maine attorney advises caution regarding Portland's smart city plans

ACLU attorney Emma Bond expressed concern that the decision for Portland, ME to move forward with surveillance and data-collection technology is "premature."

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 26, 2018

NACTO, Open Transport Partnership launch standardized transportation data platform

The platform, dubbed SharedStreets, will make data from public and private sources compatible.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 26, 2018

Nashville launches public-facing community data map

NashView is intended to complement hubNashville, Davidson County's portal for requesting services and tracking their progress.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 26, 2018

AT&T partners with Cisco and Portland, OR on smart cities tech

Portland will pilot sensors to detect potentially dangerous infrastructure changes, while Cisco's Kinetic for Cities platform will integrate into some AT&T Smart Cities initiatives.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 23, 2018

Gallup: 54% of US public 'unlikely' to use AVs

Though most of the surveyed adults reported they would feel "uncomfortable" in self-driving cars, an autonomous future remains a very real possibility. 

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 23, 2018