BLM advocates slam 'ironic' protest surveillance in 15 cities

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol confirmed its surveillance of Black Lives Matter protests across the country. Now, advocates want to know how the 270 hours of footage will be used.

By Kristin Musulin • June 25, 2020

Denver's traffic crossings to get an AI makeover

Technology from IoT company Boulder AI will use speed vectors to track pedestrians in an intersection and change crosswalk times as needed.

By Chris Teale • June 25, 2020

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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

St. Louis to add 1,400 tech jobs with AFS Advanced Technology Center

Accenture Federal Services' new tech center will open later this year, at a time when Missouri is grappling with a 13.3% statewide unemployment rate.

By Cailin Crowe • June 24, 2020

$9M grant readies I-70 for autonomous trucks, platooning

The grant indicates federal and state governments are looking at testing the technology out on crucial routes. But, in some limited cases, driverless technology is ready to deploy now. 

By Jim Stinson • June 23, 2020

New York Power Authority, Signify upgrade 500K streetlights statewide

The partnership supports the Smart Street Lighting NY initiative, which looks to add LED lights and connect streetlights through IoT technology.

By Chris Teale • June 23, 2020

Accelerator for America distributes $750K in COVID-19 aid

The program will help to set up a direct financial assistance program for residents across 10 U.S. jurisdictions, including Atlanta, Salt Lake City, and the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island.

By Cailin Crowe • June 23, 2020

Data analytics key to strengthening COVID-19 response

As lives and property are threatened in this evolving health crisis, data is a constant that represents absolute truth, which only analytics can illuminate.  

By Jack Williams • June 22, 2020

Smart city groups reshape networking norms with virtual events

The coronavirus pandemic has forced major events to go virtual, creating a host of new, inclusive standards for industry events and information sharing. 

By Cailin Crowe • June 22, 2020

Uber enters first SaaS partnership in Marin County, CA

Starting July 1, an integration of Marin Transit's services and the Transportation Authority of Marin's discounts will be available via the Uber app.

By Kristin Musulin • June 19, 2020

NYC requires more transparency on police use of surveillance tech

The POST Act requires the New York City Police Department to disclose the technology it uses, how it protects privacy and any disparate impacts on marginalized communities.

By Chris Teale • June 19, 2020

5 cities with the highest tech salaries

Hired’s annual salary reports are typically reliable predictors of the tech trends and salaries to come in the next year — but due to the coronavirus, these figures are all subject to change. 

By Cailin Crowe • June 18, 2020

5 focal points needed to develop a smart city

Given the pace at which new technology is overtaking social infrastructure, cities must "up their game" with a greater sense of focus and urgency. 

By Clint Vince and Jennifer Morrissey • June 18, 2020

Santa Monica, CA to pilot zero emissions delivery zone

Local leaders said the pilot program in the city's downtown commercial core will help them achieve ambitious emissions goals by 2028.

By Chris Teale • June 17, 2020

Cleantech incubator Greentown Labs expands to Houston

The incubator will offer testing space to early stage, climate-focused companies in an effort to make Houston the "energy transition capital of the world." 

By Chris Teale • June 17, 2020

Libraries get creative about reopening as budget cuts loom

With computer and internet access in high demand among patrons, many libraries are faced with resuming service while providing a safe environment.

By Cailin Crowe • June 16, 2020

NHTSA unveils tracking tool for AV testing

The tool, born of the agency's AV TEST initiative, breaks autonomous vehicle test information into three categories: locations, state info and company info.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated Sept. 3, 2020

Securing critical infrastructure in the smart city

Smart cities are the future, but ensuring the safety of their citizens, data and access to services should be considered up front — not after the fact.

By Neil Correa • June 15, 2020

Knoxville, TN still quiet on details of cyberattack

While the city confirmed its cyber insurance to local press, it remains unclear if any ransom has been paid.

By Chris Teale • Updated June 25, 2020

Savannah, GA offers $2K to attract remote tech workers

The Savannah Technology Workforce Incentive aims to bolster the region's tech ecosystem by leveraging flexibilities of the telework community, especially amid relaxed telework limitations.

By Kristin Musulin • June 12, 2020

Smart cities require a balance of privacy and open data

Strategies to protect privacy as data becomes more ubiquitous are fundamental, while government capacity to manage data — technical and human — must be front and center. 

By Lilian Coral • June 12, 2020

Amazon, Microsoft announce moratoria on police using facial recognition tech

The pause from both companies comes after IBM announced it would end R&D on its own products as part of policy proposals designed to address responsible use of tech by law enforcement. 

By Chris Teale • June 12, 2020

Smart intersection insights: Data-driven traffic signals in Las Vegas

See how Las Vegas is leveraging smart technology to optimize its entire transportation network.

By Jean Pilon-Bignell, VP of Business Development, Government Smart Cities at Geotab • June 12, 2020

10% drop in cities' VMT could reap major climate benefits: report

COVID-19 presents a "window of opportunity" for cities to mitigate transportation's impact on climate, StreetLight Data's Martin Morzynski said. A small reduction in VMT is one place to start.

By Chris Teale • June 11, 2020

7 public data projects enhancing civic engagement

The Knight Foundation awarded $1 million to seven projects nationwide that work to hold governments accountable via creative uses of public data. 

By Cailin Crowe • June 11, 2020

Honda resumes most operations after cyberattack

The malware spread throughout the company's networks, initially rendering its computer services, email and other internal systems inaccessible, though Honda said no data was compromised.

By Samantha Schwartz • June 10, 2020