Governance: Page 24
-
Kendall Davis/Industry Dive/Smart Cities Dive, data from Marc Nozell
Biden's Day One actions signal hope for climate, energy sectors
President Joe Biden marked his first day in office by taking steps to rejoin the Paris climate accord, along with signing a flurry of executive orders.
By Catherine Morehouse • Jan. 21, 2021 -
City of Honolulu
Q&AHonolulu's resilience officer outlines path to carbon neutrality
Chief Resilience Officer Matthew Gonser discussed Honolulu's first Climate Action Plan and the creative way local leaders tackled tough climate conversations with local residents.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 21, 2021 -
Cuomo announces $306B infrastructure plan for New York
Just one part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan, the redevelopment of Manhattan's Midtown West, is expected to create 196,000 jobs.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 20, 2021 -
Retrieved from Ennoti.
Leaders praise local provisions in Biden's recovery plan
The president-elect's $1.9 trillion stimulus package includes $350 billion in direct assistance for state and local governments, which localities have requested for months.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 19, 2021 -
(2016). "Des Moines, Iowa". Retrieved from Pixabay.
Following Google's footsteps, Des Moines pledges 24/7 clean electricity by 2035
The city's resolution may make Des Moines one of the first U.S. communities to achieve 24/7 carbon-free electricity.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 15, 2021 -
Fibonacci Blue. (2016). "Protesters facing the police outside St. Paul City Hall" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
St. Paul, MN to form reparations commission
Inspired by similar efforts in Evanston, IL and Asheville, NC, the city council voted this week to create a commission that will explore financial reparations for the descendants of slavery.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 15, 2021 -
CES Screenshot
The debate over federal autonomous vehicle legislationAV policy should focus on safety and public trust, experts say
During a digital CES 2021 panel, public and private sector autonomous vehicle experts discussed the progress made since AV 4.0 was unveiled at least year's show, and the work that still needs to be done.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 15, 2021 -
Photo illustration by Kendall Davis/Industry Dive; photographs by Gage Skidmore and Getty Images
DC, tech firms enact Inauguration Day safety precautions
As Mayor Muriel Bowser prepares area residents for the Jan. 20 event, Airbnb and Lime take action to minimize risky travel.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 14, 2021 -
Lyft
California judge rules Prop 22 to be unconstitutional
The controversial ballot measure, defining Uber and Lyft drivers as contractors, has been deemed "unenforceable" by an Alameda County Superior Court Judge.
By Chris Teale • Updated Aug. 23, 2021 -
Screenshot via CES
Biden advisor: US 'lost critical time' in climate change fight
National Economic Council Director-Designate Brian Deese said reentering the Paris agreement will be a top priority of Biden's administration, but more must be done to curb emissions.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 13, 2021 -
Retrieved from Flickr user Clarice Oliveira on January 11, 2021
Cornell illustrates model for mass COVID-19 testing
The university tests between 6,000 and 7,000 samples a day, which is the result of community buy-in, efficiency and partnerships, leaders said in a webinar.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Pankewytch, George. (2009). "Old Town Hall, Salem MA" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Pandemic highlights perks of $1M digitization effort in Salem, MA
The city has digitized about 1.3 million files dating back to the 1600s, which has reduced burdens on staff and eased access for city residents as operations shifted largely online.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 11, 2021 -
Evgenii. (2017). "Philadelphia" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Philadelphia RFP looks to measure city's digital divide
The RFP follows the launch of PHLConnectED, a two-year program to provide free in-home internet and cellular devices to K-12 families.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 11, 2021 -
Kendall Davis/Smart Cities Dive
Podcast
City Surveillance Watch: Balancing Act
In this first episode of City Surveillance Watch, a new limited podcast series, reporter Kate Kaye explores the inherent dichotomy of data-hungry technologies that, while promising to make cities safer, can be considered forms of surveillance.
By Kate Kaye • Jan. 11, 2021 -
Courtesy of FedEx
Urban mobility will center on MaaS, driverless delivery: report
As cities look to manage their curb space amid increasing dependence on shared mobility and delivery services, cooperation between cities and the private sector will be essential, Lux Research found.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 8, 2021 -
Walsh confirmed as labor secretary, resigns as Boston mayor
The leader with union roots was approved by a Senate vote Monday, with Kim Janey taking over as the first Black and first woman mayor of Boston.
By Katie Clarey • Updated March 23, 2021 -
Screenshot from AV TEST Initiative webinar
USDOT head Elaine Chao resigns following Capitol insurrection
Chao said the department will help Pete Buttigieg, President-elect Joe Biden's pick for transportation secretary, assume the post.
By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 8, 2021 -
MA Gov Baker signs climate legislation, eyes net-zero 2050 target
The bill sets a statewide net zero limit on greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, codifies environmental justice provisions into state law and includes new renewable energy targets and efficiency standards.
By Robert Walton • Updated March 29, 2021 -
Stojkovic, Nenad. (2020). "Online teaching. Little girl working on the laptop." [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
NYC sued over homeless shelters' lack of Wi-Fi for students
The lawsuit aims to accelerate the deployment of Wi-Fi in shelters, as remote learning continues for many of the city's 114,000 students experiencing homelessness.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 6, 2021 -
Uber warns of Seattle fare hikes as minimum wage takes effect
Drivers now must be paid at least $16.39 per hour under the new law, prompting ride-hailing companies to weigh the financial impacts on passengers.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 6, 2021 -
5G misinformation likely provoked Nashville, TN bombing: reports
The bomber may have been paranoid about the technology's debunked roles in spying or in spreading the coronavirus, according to local media reports.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 5, 2021 -
The smart city news that shaped 2020
Smart Cities Dive identified 20 stories detailing the prevalent and groundbreaking trends that influenced a year like no other.
Jan. 4, 2021 -
The image by Sarah Nichols is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Northeast states, DC sign MOU to reduce transportation emissions
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and DC are the first jurisdictions to implement the Transportation and Climate Initiative's cap-and-invest program.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 23, 2020 -
Federal stimulus includes wind, solar tax credit extensions
The omnibus bill includes several provisions from the Senate's American Energy Innovation Act and the House's companion bill, marking the first time energy policy has been comprehensively updated in 13 years.
By Catherine Morehouse • Dec. 22, 2020 -
Congress passes COVID stimulus without state, local aid
President Trump is expected to sign the $900 billion legislation, which includes $14 billion for transit, after it passed both chambers late Monday.
By Chris Teale • Updated Dec. 22, 2020
Previous
