Report: 5G could boost autonomous vehicle safety

The technology presents partnership opportunities, with possibilities including allowing a remote human operator to take over driving control for safety. 

By Katie Pyzyk • June 25, 2018

Police: Uber safety driver in Tempe, AZ crash distracted by streaming video

The latest findings of the safety driver's distractedness, coupled with a previous report on the AV's detection failures, indicate improvements are needed before safety concerns are fully addressed.

By Chris Teale • June 25, 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

Longmont, CO municipal internet has nation's fastest service

The city's high-speed network outperformed the likes of Google Fiber and Verizon Fios, and is part of a broader trend in Colorado towards local ownership.

By Jason Plautz • June 22, 2018

Citymapper integrates dockless bike information into app

Users will be able to find the closest Mobike or Ofo dockless bikes in 39 urban areas, including eight U.S. cities, with the app displaying route combinations that includes driving, walking, ride-share, bike-share and public transit.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 22, 2018

Rapper Akon floats smart city in Senegal reliant on own cryptocurrency

The project would continue a philanthropic streak for Akon, who already has a solar program in Africa that provides energy to 18 countries.

By Chris Teale • June 22, 2018

3 reasons why form automation is the foundation of tomorrow's cities

Because cities will handle larger and more diverse populations and rely more on open data, government officials can streamline public services, making them more efficient and accessible.

By Jonathon Ende • June 22, 2018

Spokane, WA officials approve drones to monitor project sites, infrastructure

The city says it will employ unmanned aerial vehicles to quickly and safely perform necessary inspections on ongoing construction work, and environmental analysis.

By Kathleen Brown • June 22, 2018

Toyota exec: We should 'choose our own adventure' for AV tech growth

Senior Manager Paul Fanson said that full vehicle autonomy may not be the "end-game" but cautioned against the pursuit of the "magical unicorn that we're all looking for, disruptive technology." 

By Chris Teale • June 21, 2018

How TransitScreen helps city dwellers preserve a valuable asset: time

CEO and Co-founder Matt Caywood said by curating transit information, people can make better and more efficient mobility decisions.

By Kristin Musulin • June 21, 2018

San Francisco slows plans for citywide broadband

Outgoing interim Mayor Mark Farrell won’t place a measure funding the initiative on the November ballot, effectively stalling the project.

By Jason Plautz • June 20, 2018

T-Mobile, Sprint tout consumer benefits in merger filing

"New T-Mobile" makes the bold promise to surpass competitors' 5G offerings and provide inexpensive service.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 20, 2018

Montgomery, AL enters 3-year smart waste partnership with Rubicon

The technology will provide data on vehicle patterns and routing to help the city's sanitation department improve efficiency and customer service.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated July 17, 2019

In AV testing, American Center for Mobility looks to maintain area's 'spirit of innovation'

Previously the site of plants where bombers were built in World War II, the Ypsilanti, MI site is now home to a major proving ground for autonomous vehicles.

By Chris Teale • June 20, 2018

Portland, OR launches street sensor safety project

The 200 sensors will gather traffic and pedestrian data on the city's most dangerous streets, then use the information to make upgrades.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 19, 2018

Geotab's new website unlocks key infrastructure datasets

More than 1 million commercial vehicles are equipped with Geotab telematics, leveraging billions of data points to help visualize challenges, like congestion and poor road conditions, and develop solutions.

By Kristin Musulin • June 19, 2018

Coalition forms to examine autonomous vehicles' workforce impact

The Partnership for Transportation Innovation and Opportunity will work to boost awareness of new opportunities that could accompany AVs.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 19, 2018

Detroit's Chief of Mobility Innovation on transit pilots in a car-centric city

Smart Cities Dive caught up with Mark de la Vergne at the Meeting of the Minds Mobility Summit to discuss partnerships with the private sector, among other topics.

By Chris Teale • June 19, 2018

Nashville, TN partners with Apple to improve 911 response

Mayor David Briley said the partnership can save lives by giving first responders "the thing they need the most: time."

By Jason Plautz • June 19, 2018

How AVs could be a boon to transit equity and efficiency

At the Meeting of the Minds Mobility Summit last week in Ann Arbor, MI, speakers emphasized the need for equitable access to transportation and how microtransit can be a good avenue for autonomous vehicle usage.

By Chris Teale • June 18, 2018

Smart cities' first 5G security challenge: Identity management

In order for municipal officials and residents to adopt new smart city applications, they first have to be confident in their security.

By Yeshwant Chauhan • June 18, 2018

San Jose, CA to roll out largest small cell deployment of any US city

The city announced separate agreements with AT&T, Verizon and Mobilitie for its broadband infrastructure initiative.

By Jason Plautz • June 18, 2018

Volvo invests in, partners with LiDAR maker Luminar

Luminar reports that its sensors detect farther objects and have better resolution than competitors'.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 18, 2018

Exploring smart cities through the lens of female leaders

Only 19 of the 100 largest U.S. cities are led by female mayors. Panelists at the Women in Smart Cities Forum want that to change.

By Kristin Musulin • June 14, 2018

The data-driven city

In cities around the globe, data is now infrastructure – and harnessing it for good requires trained professionals.

June 14, 2018

What's going on underneath your AI?

From hiring to customer service, artificial intelligence rules many domains that once required the delicate human touch. 

By Alex Hickey • June 14, 2018