Regional consortium to reverse-engineer tech adoption in Phoenix area

The Greater Phoenix Connective, which claims to be the country's largest smart region, will bring together university, public, private and community members to adopt tech solutions at scale. 

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 3, 2020

California releases interactive, public Geoportal database

The state is making strides to lead the country in publicly releasing data with a portal that includes housing, water, transportation and health information.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 31, 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

San Antonio embraces risk-taking with 'R&D League'

The group will advise the city on making data-driven decisions using private sector research practices. "Sticking to the status quo doesn't work anymore," said the city's chief innovation officer.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 30, 2020

Bird strengthens European foothold with Circ acquisition

The acquisition points to growing consolidation across the micromobility industry as scooter companies seek profits and sustainability.

By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 29, 2020

The library is a smart city's 'hub for digital intelligence'

As one of the most trusted spaces and sources of information, libraries are playing an increasingly important role in smart city initiatives.  

By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 27, 2020

How Verizon links 5G to its ongoing first responder homage

For the first Super Bowl with in-stadium 5G, the telecom returns to messaging from previous games and ties it to the future.

By Chris Kelly • Jan. 24, 2020

Seattle-area voters can now submit ballots on mobile devices

King County, WA's upcoming Conservation District election is the largest public election so far to allow mobile ballot submissions, signaling the potential "next frontier" of voting in the U.S.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 24, 2020

Skip voluntarily shares scooters' true carbon impact

In a step toward greater sustainability, the company will release quarterly information on its S3 scooters' spare part use, maintenance, recycling and disposal.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 22, 2020

6 takeaways from the 2019 Menino Survey of Mayors

The annual survey of 119 U.S. mayors highlighted a need for improved water infrastructure, increased cyclist safety and dedicated opportunity zone investments.

By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 22, 2020

AT&T spends big on 5G, FirstNet ahead of Super Bowl

To ensure connectivity during the Feb. 2 game, the telecom invested more than $85 million in wireless improvements across Miami and Miami Gardens.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 22, 2020

San Jose, CA tries for an innovation zone — again

Amazon Web Services, Siemens and Verizon are reported to be early collaborators on the project, which should help the initiative maintain traction. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 21, 2020

EU weighing ban on facial recognition tech

Governments around the world are cracking down on facial recognition as the technology matures, though some experts warn that bans could have a "chilling effect" on the tech.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 21, 2020

Spin selects 6 nonprofits for mobility data fellowship

The advocacy groups will have access to a street data toolkit for one year, and UC-Davis will evaluate the findings for deeper insights. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 16, 2020

FlashParking raises $60M to bring mobility hubs to 40% of US cities

The company plans to repurpose parking garages, free up curb space and reduce congestion with the expansion of 22,000 mobility hubs.

By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 16, 2020

StreetLight Data ranks 100 metros in first climate impact index

The metro areas were ranked as the most low-impact based on vehicle miles traveled, bike and pedestrian commuting, and population density, among other metrics.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 16, 2020

The US can still lead the race to make cities smarter and more sustainable

Through software, AI and Big Data, cities are transforming the way they generate electricity, deliver drinking water and build the clean transportation systems of the future.

By Maryrose Sylvester • Jan. 15, 2020

Uber calls on Congress to boost cyclist, pedestrian safety

Through its new City Mobility Campaign, Uber is working with cycling advocates to urge increased funding for infrastructure that can protect vulnerable roadway users.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 14, 2020

INRIX launches intersection analytics platform using connected car data

The first-of-its-kind platform doesn't require any roadside infrastructure or observation tools, leading to cost-savings for cities.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 14, 2020

The automotive tech that shook up CES

The showrooms featured jaw-dropping, head-scratching automotive tech solutions that promise to stir up cityscapes and the ways people move.

By Kristin Musulin , Cailin Crowe • Jan. 13, 2020

3 takeaways from CES about the future of mobility

The three trends that dominated conversations at CES focused on consumer skepticism about advanced auto tech; the introduction of flying taxis; and the demand for equity. 

By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 13, 2020

6 experts predict the most disruptive tech of 2020

Leaders at CES last week weighed in on the most disruptive tech and trends to come, and how to best prepare for the associated risks.

By Cailin Crowe , Kristin Musulin • Jan. 13, 2020

Meet the Tyrion Lannister of smart city innovation

Danielle Harris, director of mobility innovation at Elemental Excelerator, equates building smart cities to "Game of Thrones": climate change and single-occupancy vehicles are the White Walkers, and "everybody's into their own fiefdom."

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 13, 2020

Las Vegas systems appear undamaged following cyberattack

The breach occurred Tuesday as CES kicked off in the city, but local leaders said the following day that normal operations had resumed.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 9, 2020

NYC accelerates Internet Master Plan

The city will invest $157 million to connect 600,000 New Yorkers with high-speed internet over the next 18 months, with $87 million of that coming from the police department's budget. 

By Jason Plautz , Chris Teale • Updated July 10, 2020

US CTO: Public input, flexibility key to successfully regulating AI

The White House unveiled 10 principles to guide federal regulation of AI technologies and applications, a move that U.S. Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios called "a very, very big step for both the U.S. and the world."

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 9, 2020