New York City's next big congestion challenge hides in plain sight

Crowd-sourced logistics gives average drivers a new way to make extra cash and presents an already bursting city with a new traffic menace.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 12, 2018

Mobilitie honors Los Angeles with Connected City Award for 5G rollout

Mobilitie​ has put particular emphasis on making sure wireless networks serve all citizens and neighborhoods, rather than focusing on more affluent ones. 

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 12, 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

Lime, Spin enter data-sharing agreement with Los Angeles

The gathered data could help the city plan future mobility programs and infrastructure improvements, as well as manage existing efforts.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 12, 2018

Mastercard adds 7 members to City Possible network

The new members join an inaugural cohort of 16 cities that were brought together to identify global challenges and build a framework for optimizing P3s.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated March 21, 2019

TransitScreen launches mobile app CityMotion

Those who live or work in a building that uses TransitScreen will be able to access transportation information straight from their phones.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018

How using data helps cities build community, move past 'partisan disagreement'

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh and Tulsa, OK Mayor G.T. Bynum said they have seen tangible results from using data analytics to make decisions.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 12, 2018

8 speakers from Smart City Expo World Congress 2018 to follow on Twitter

The world's largest smart city expo is here — and Smart Cities Dive will help you keep up with it.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018

Bird asks riders to report misplaced and broken scooters

The new Community Mode feature, launching in the coming weeks, is expected to help Bird expedite scooter repairs and more efficiently maintain scooter fleets.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 9, 2018

Google is reportedly planning a huge NYC expansion

The company will reportedly purchase enough real estate to have room for 12,000 new employees in the city, in addition to the 8,000 already there.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 9, 2018

Mastercard expands touchless transit payment tech network

The company's tap-to-pay and mobile phone touchless technology is now in 150 global cities, including Mexico City, Milan and Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 8, 2018

Emergency communications tech company raises $30M in funding round

RapidSOS aims to improve outcomes and have faster response times by sending data from connected devices to emergency responders.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 8, 2018

How Verizon's reorganization puts a focus on 5G

The reorganization marks a departure from the company's previous structure, which divided wireless and wired services into separate units.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 8, 2018

If smart cities center around data collection, why is water left out?

Despite many cities experiencing droughts, data on water availability, storage and use is surprisingly sparse — even in tech-forward states like California. 

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 8, 2018

Hyundai invests in computer learning firm allegro.ai

The investment marks yet another move by an automaker into the AI and tech space, as automakers seek out advanced systems that can bolster their AVs.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 7, 2018

Microsoft to use Moovit transit data for Azure Maps

The integration into the Azure suite mirrors efforts made by other mobility companies to ensure that users have real-time transit information. 

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 7, 2018

Transit app raises $17.5M with the help of unlikely investors: automakers

The investments are rather ironic considering the app is designed to help people get around urban areas without a personal vehicle and eventually "vaporize personal car ownership."

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 7, 2018

Center for Digital Government names winners of data use survey

Los Angeles was named the top city with a population of 500,000, while Virginia Beach, VA and Coral Gables, FL were commended for integrating IoT sensors.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 6, 2018

Reports: Amazon to split HQ2 between NYC, Northern Virginia

Just days after word spread that three cities were in "late-stage" talks to win the much-anticipated HQ2, this latest news has sent shockwaves.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 6, 2018

New federal program could usher in the future of drone policy

The lesson is clear: Technology once regarded as futuristic is here, and it’s allowing local governments and private industry to think big.

By Joe Rinzel • Nov. 6, 2018

Uber asks Pennsylvania's permission to resume AV testing

The company had only been doing trials of its self-driving cars in manual mode on public streets following the fatal crash in Tempe, AZ earlier this year.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 5, 2018

3 cities in 'late-stage' talks to win Amazon HQ2

Reports suggest the winning location could end up in Dallas, New York or Arlington County, VA — but Amazon remains tight-lipped.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 5, 2018

Blockchain tech company pitches futuristic 'Innovation Park' in Nevada

Blockchains LLC announced plans to develop the "smart city" near Reno, which would be anchored by a 1,000-acre innovation campus.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 5, 2018

Will Lime's battery concerns spark a recall ripple effect?

Lime has recalled approximately 2,000 scooters from California cities due to reports that some batteries have smoldered or caught fire.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 2, 2018

Waymo gets first approval to test fully self-driving cars in California

The first passengers will be Waymo employees, although the company says it will eventually open the vehicles to the public. 

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 1, 2018

Blockchain engineers join AI specialists as top paid software developers

As a short talent supply meets the high market demand, the average blockchain engineer salary falls between $150,000 and $175,000 per year. 

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 1, 2018