Smart Futures Lab launches in Denver

The smart cities accelerator and incubator program will kick off in March, with applications due Jan. 20. Virtual information sessions are taking place this week.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 13, 2022

Interactive ​​​​​​​NYC tree map aims to help residents care for urban forest

The new and improved resource adds park trees to previously tracked street trees in what NYC Parks describes as “the most comprehensive and up-to-date living tree map in the world.”

By Maria Rachal • Dec. 12, 2022

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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

Bridging the road safety divide with connected car data.

Whether in a motor vehicle, on a bike or motorcycle or as a pedestrian, road and traffic safety remains a serious problem.

By Harnit Anand, Manager, Global Innovation, Future Roads & Smart City Incubation • Dec. 12, 2022

Uber, Motional to launch robotaxi service in Las Vegas

It will be the first time that the public can hail a ride in a Motional autonomous vehicle on Uber’s network, according to a press release.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 8, 2022

Uber, Chicago reach $10 million settlement after an investigation into food delivery practices

The city had launched an investigation into whether the company listed local restaurants on its Uber Eats and Postmates platforms without consent from businesses, the city announced.

By Danielle McLean • Dec. 6, 2022

3 technologies that could make EVs go farther

Greater range could spur more EV adoption, with implications for charging infrastructure.

By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 5, 2022

Smart cities in 2022 - what you need to know

Rail expansion, emerging technologies such as digital twins and air taxis and new approaches to transit and housing have driven the news this year. Catch up with highlights from Smart Cities Dive.

By Danielle McLean • Dec. 2, 2022

Hidden assets: With reskilling programs, cities are turning existing employees into tech workers

City employees’ eagerness to learn technology skills and take on new roles has far exceeded expectations, say tech managers that have offered reskilling programs.

By Adina Solomon • Dec. 1, 2022

9 startups to join AWS’ Sustainable Cities Accelerator for Infrastructure

Each accelerator participant aims to address infrastructure-related sustainability challenges by offering products and services targeting power, utility, transportation and other systems.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 30, 2022

How Shreveport, Louisiana, used blockchain technology to build a low-cost public WiFi network

The city has spent about $500,000 on its public WiFi network, a cost that would have ballooned had it partnered with a traditional internet service provider, said the city’s chief technology officer.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 29, 2022

Charlotte phone app warns drivers of behavior that puts pedestrians, others at risk

As part of the North Carolina city’s ongoing Vision Zero campaign, drivers using the TravelSafely app will be alerted when they are driving too fast in certain areas or approaching pedestrians in crosswalks. 

By Danielle McLean • Nov. 23, 2022

Cities adapt hiring, work practices to address tech worker shortage

Local governments aim to hire smarter, provide the right benefits, and build a pipeline of talent both internally and externally to support their technology worker needs.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 22, 2022

Want to electrify your bus fleet? A new FTA-funded research center can help.

Battery and hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses are “fundamentally different technologies” cities and transit agencies will have to learn, said a researcher from The Ohio State University's Center for Automotive Research.

By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 22, 2022

Miami Gardens metaverse aims to encourage virtual exploration of city amenities

Users can virtually visit and interact with 3D recreations of City Hall, universities, the stadium, a casino and more.

By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 21, 2022

Drone-based advertising poses opportunities, challenges for cities

After hundreds of drones lit up the New York City skyline with an ad for an online game earlier this month, cities' role in regulating such displays is in question.  

By Gaby Galvin • Nov. 21, 2022

Avoiding the horns: Explosion of EV charging infrastructure

Funding is available after the passing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) to create a network of charge points across major motorways.

Nov. 21, 2022

The tech worker shortage is hitting local governments hard. Here’s what some are doing about it.

Cities are updating job descriptions, offering workers more flexibility, investing in workforce development and partnering with universities to overcome their tech talent shortage, according to local officials.

By Adina Solomon • Nov. 18, 2022

Why local governments struggle to hire tech workers in 5 charts

A sense of social purpose, job security and generous retirement benefits are what many local officials hope will attract skilled tech workers when they can’t offer higher salaries, but that might not be enough, one consultant said.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 17, 2022

5 ways to cut waste in cloud spending: McKinsey

Companies will probably increase cloud computing budgets by more than 20% next year even as they waste as much as 32% of their spending, according to surveys and analysts’ estimates.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 17, 2022

The 10 most future-ready cities in North America: report

Cities must invest more in digital and physical infrastructure to address today’s challenges but face several barriers, including a lack of public trust, a new report finds.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 15, 2022

Autonomous vehicle highway to open in Virginia

The project features a new vehicle-to-infrastructure system to support self-driving vehicles and congestion pricing for its express lanes.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 11, 2022

Can a computer drive better than humans? Perhaps soon, tech execs and researchers say

Coming breakthroughs could make self-driving cars safer. Tech firms set out to make that happen. 

By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 8, 2022

How micromobility operators can protect consumer data

Many cities require bike-sharing and e-scooter companies to use an open data standard, but it’s unclear how many comply with the standard’s dynamic vehicle ID requirement.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 7, 2022

E-scooter accidents surge as the micromobility devices’ popularity grows

The number of scooter-related emergency room visits grew nearly 450% in the U.S. between 2017 and 2021, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

By Charles Pekow • Nov. 1, 2022

Can predictive analytics help prevent homelessness?

Better modeling could help cities target interventions that allow individuals to keep their homes and limit the strain on public services.

By Karen Kroll • Oct. 31, 2022