Spin launches mobility data fellowship for nonprofits

Through a partnership with StreetLight Data and Populus, the company will supply advocates with toolkits to gather transportation data for projects.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 30, 2019

Report: No major city prepared for risks of AI

As AI infiltrates technology and the economy, global cities are slow to develop and execute high-level plans that prepare for its disruptive potential.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 30, 2019

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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 to bring self-driving car service to Austin, TX

Autonomous vehicles offer the potential to expand mobility options for residents in Austin, where 75% of people commute by personal vehicle. 

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 26, 2019

Lacuna takes open-source approach to assist cities with changing mobility

The startup's sweet spot will be helping cities adopt software for the intersection of the mobility and digital worlds.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 25, 2019

Lyft app to feature bike lanes for safer riding

The update, which will show both protected and bike-friendly routes, is designed to encourage more people to "choose two-wheeled transportation."

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 20, 2019

FCC designates NYC, Salt Lake City as 'innovation zones'

The selection coincides with two PAWR testbeds in these locations, previously established to test wireless and broadband tech in a real world setting.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 20, 2019

Uber to bring AV testing to Dallas

The city was chosen for its unique traffic patterns, infrastructure and climate, which are conditions that will help the company collect data to build high-def maps and simulations.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 19, 2019

Knight Foundation invests $925K in Miami's Underline park

The 10-mile, 120-acre linear park, touted as Miami's answer to New York's High Line, will use the funds for tech investments. 

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 18, 2019

NSF announces new wireless testbed in North Carolina Research Triangle

The research platform will focus on wireless communications for drones and other unmanned flying objects in the cities of Raleigh and Cary.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 18, 2019

Is citizen engagement the key to smart water solutions?

Aquagenuity CEO Doll Avant said humans, not technology, currently serve as the sensors to detect water problems — and that must change.

By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 17, 2019

Firefighter safety solution wins IBM Call for Code contest

Prometeo, which uses AI and IoT devices to keep firefighters safe as they battle blazes, took home a cash prize of $200,000.

By Chris Teale • Updated Oct. 15, 2019

Lyft expands rider safety program

After struggling with high-profile safety incidents in recent years, ride-hailing giants have doubled down on their commitments to safety.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 16, 2019

StreetLight Data offers on-demand data for clear picture of traffic tendencies

The company's transportation planning software will provide monthly and hourly traffic counts to help planners better evaluate traffic analytics.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 12, 2019

City Tech Collaborative targets 2020 for putting heat mapping tool in urban planners' hands

Following the proof-of-concept period, the tool could be expanded to include any city for which satellite data is available.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 11, 2019

5 ways cities can drive sustainable innovation

For cities to be digital and equitable, we need to shift from disruptive to inclusive innovation — but the disruptive model seems to still be the baseline.

By Alex Ryan • Sept. 11, 2019

DC transit agency issues RFPs for digital communication upgrades

One project aims to procure tech that would engage with nearby mobile devices for targeted advertising, while the other intends to assist riders with impaired vision.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 10, 2019

NACTO calls for congestion pricing, real-time monitoring to aid AV rollout

Autonomous technologies can benefit traffic and transit in the near-term, but the report warns against over-reliance on drones and delivery robots.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 10, 2019

Utility and city partnerships: Unlocking the power of community

Utility + city partnerships are proven to enable smarter, connected communities. Learn how at #IUW2019.

Sept. 10, 2019

Local governments will use Facebook to send emergency alerts

The platform began testing alerts last year to help government agencies spread information about crises like flash floods, shootings and bomb threats.

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 30, 2019

St. Louis, DHS team up for smart city pilot

The pilot program will help the city improve its emergency response to extreme weather with flood, video and route management sensors. 

By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 30, 2019

Indeed: Boston, DC top list of highest-paying metro areas

As flexible working conditions become more mainstream, tech talent is unafraid to take skills outside of Silicon Valley. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 29, 2019

Google Maps adds multimodal trip planning feature

The app will display routes that include cycling and ride-hailing as first- and last-mile options along with transit directions.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 29, 2019

Should cities put mobility services on private MaaS platforms?

The idea of the city as a platform for carefully coordinated mobility services may indeed be a framework that can facilitate new services in urban centers.

By Rapahel Gindrat • Aug. 29, 2019

Utah researchers analyze transit data to determine pollution offsets

A University of Utah study found the state's public transit system offsets 1.5% of the region's on-road greenhouse gas emissions.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 28, 2019

NYC research site holds big promise for wireless tech

Academics and technologists hope to use the West Harlem testbed to try new tech like IoT, millimeter wave spectrum and cloud computing at the edge. 

By Chris Teale • Aug. 27, 2019