AT&T will launch IoT service to monitor bridge, railway safety

The AT&T Smart Cities Structure Monitoring service will outfit city infrastructure with sensors to detect structural changes such as cracks or tilts.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 10, 2018

Cisco, Quanergy partnership will leverage LiDAR to promote safer cities

The Cisco Kinetic platform will utilize Quanergy's sensors and perception software to reshape transportation systems and overall safety.

By Andy Burt • Jan. 10, 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

Ford's mobility service platform will help cities 'take back' their streets

The Transportation Mobility Cloud will use cellular vehicle-to-everything technology to enable communication between cars, buses, bike-share networks and other mobility modes.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 10, 2018

To build an inclusive smart city, look through an age-friendly lens

As the aging population expands, some cities are implementing strategic plans to ensure the needs of seniors are met — especially in terms of mobility and housing.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 9, 2018

Study: Autonomous tech acceptance has spiked across globe

U.S. consumers' confidence in AVs increased 27% in the last year, a trend consistent for countries around the world.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 8, 2018

Los Angeles Metro adding mobile app for transit fare payments

Users will be able to pay for transit rides with the app instead of a TAP card.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 5, 2018

Atlanta issues RFP to advance smart city 'strategic infrastructure initiative'

Atlanta DPW Commissioner William Johnson said the city is looking to build its "backbone infrastructure" to support new technology advancements.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 4, 2018

Hey, utilities, 5G is a thing

Utilities should not overlook the possibilities that a 5G network will open as they consider long-term networking plans.

By Richelle Elberg • Jan. 4, 2018

Nissan car technology will read drivers' brain waves

The "brain-to-vehicle" technology, developed to enhance AVs, will predict a driver's actions just fractions of a second before they occur.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 4, 2018

6 trends that will define smart cities in 2018

From 5G to microtransit, cities will face significant tech, transportation and innovation advancements in the new year. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 3, 2018

Arkansas commission calls for 'sustainable' P3 to advance data analytics

The commission was formed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson in March 2017 to study opportunities for economic growth in relation to computer science.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 29, 2017

Developers test smart bikes in downtown Las Vegas

The bikes use technology similar to connected cars to promote safer shared roads.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 22, 2017

Schmidt stepping down as Alphabet chairman marks new era for tech giant

Through Eric Schmidt's leadership, the company built a structure that supported rapid growth and morphed into a tech giant among the likes of Apple and Microsoft.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 22, 2017

New York City Council passes bill to address algorithmic discrimination

The bill would require the creation of a task force to address instances of potential machine bias based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation or other status. 

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 20, 2017

AT&T kicks off 'largest' 5G trial in Waco, TX

The trial will be rolled out at Magnolia Market, a shopping and lifestyle center that attracts 5,000 people daily.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 20, 2017

Smart city tech campus planned for Greenville, SC

The campus will expand upon an existing aviation-focused facility.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 20, 2017

How cities and tech can partner to improve quality of life for residents

Two-way exchanges of information between governments and businesses not only help plan for the future, but can also help cope with the past. 

By Joe Rinzel • Dec. 19, 2017

How the GOP tax overhaul could affect cities

Congress is expected to pass a tax overhaul this week. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for cities, construction, energy and more.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 18, 2017

All police officers in Chicago now equipped with body cameras

The body cam program has been rolled out to all 7,000 officers a year ahead of schedule.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 15, 2017

Net neutrality vs. internet freedom: A case for change

The FCC voted Thursday on Chairman Ajit Pai's proposal to undo the Open Internet Order.

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 15, 2017

21% of city CIOs plan to expand tech teams in 2018

The top U.S. cities where CIOs are expected to boost tech hiring are San Diego, Atlanta, New York, Austin, TX and Charlotte, NC.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 15, 2017

Microsoft to invest $50M of AI tech in climate change program

Seed grants will be available to organizations that focus on climate change, water, agriculture and biodiversity.

By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 13, 2017

Chicago partners with Apple to offer students coding classes

The city will offer Apple's Learn to Code program to K-12 students in the Chicago Public Schools system and to community college students.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 13, 2017

Net neutrality vs. internet freedom: A case for the status quo

At its heart, net neutrality is a system in which companies are not allowed to disrupt the "freewheeling" internet market, including content, applications and services.

By Alex Hickey • Dec. 13, 2017

San Francisco tightens regulations on delivery robots

A new ordinance will make it difficult for businesses to test delivery robots in real-life situations.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 12, 2017