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Deep DiveMapping the impact of dockless vehicles
This week: A bicyclist plans to bring 10 scooter operators in Chicago to court, flash floods threaten scooter viability and more in our roundup.
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Acting FTA administrator blames local issues for delayed transit grants
The federal government's slow approval and funding of transit projects could leave "only the wealthiest cities" to succeed, said T4A director Beth Osborne.
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Rockefeller grant to tackle 'energy poverty' in emerging economies
Four universities split the $3.8 million grant to use data to predict electricity demand in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
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Portland, OR creates equitable mobility pricing task force
Dylan Rivera of the Portland Bureau of Transportation said the city hopes to bring congestion and pollution "relief" to the public "as soon as possible."
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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.
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San Francisco, NYC rank as top cities for women entrepreneurs
The Dell Technologies index suggests cities can do more to represent women leaders, particularly with supportive government-led policies.
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Can NYC's power grid handle impending heat waves?
An outage at a substation on Saturday left New York City in darkness for five hours. Utility company Con Edison warns it could happen again.
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LA seeks neighborhood buy-in to boost earthquake preparedness
Mayor Garcetti announced "Ready Your LA Neighborhood," a re-emphasis on city preparedness, but the effort may lack community-wide involvement.
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Austin, TX considers transit incentives to reduce congestion
Most of the proposed incentive strategies include direct benefits to customers, such as transit-use rewards or gamification programs.
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Opinion6 steps for staying secure in a smart world
Many people see the internet as part of the furniture, something as ubiquitous as hot water. But it's crucial that networks are nurtured and proactively protected.
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Mayors resolve to stop paying ransomware hackers
The resolution, made at the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Annual Meeting, came just after two Florida cities paid their attackers' ransom demands.
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US cities average a failing grade on UN sustainability report card
Lagging execution of the Sustainable Development Goals should "provide flashing red lights" to communities, according to the network's director.
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3 key themes that will drive cities' strategies for job creation
"The future of work in America" report assessed how tech and automation will impact labor fields, productivity and economic development in cities.
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VW and Ford expand partnership on AVs, EVs
Volkswagen will invest $2.6 billion in Argo AI, signaling the latest collaboration between major automakers adapting to new mobility trends.
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77% of global cities will experience 'striking shift' in climate by 2050
Nearly a quarter of global cities will experience extreme climate conditions not currently found in any city, a new report in journal PLOS One found.
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Northeast Maglev exec teases high-speed rail benefits
While the advanced trains could drastically improve regional transit, experts warned that smart cities must also prioritize "the basics."
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Cities face increased, innovative wheelchair accessible vehicle options
May Mobility unveiled a wheelchair-accessible version of its autonomous shuttle, while Lyft announced a partnership to boost WAV access in select cities.
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Amazon to invest $700M to upskill 100K employees
Programs to reskill current employees will allow the company to gain technical talent without having to fight over the very small pool of qualified workers.
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Report: Cyberattacks cost $45B in losses in 2018
The Internet Society's Online Trust Alliance found that local governments are less likely to pay ransoms, but more vulnerable to attacks.
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What can Uber, Lyft data tell cities about transit deserts?
A bulk of ride-hailing trips in New York City between 2014 and 2017 originated in minority and low-income neighborhoods without reliable transit services.
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Complete Streets bill introduced in Congress
The legislation comes at a critical time for street safety, with the number of pedestrian deaths projected to be at its highest rate since 1990.
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Using tech to predict earthquake damage
After a major seismic event, assessing the impact on buildings can be a chore, but new technology products can make such work a little easier.
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$45M AV testing facility opens in central Ohio
The SMARTCenter, touted as the continent's largest AV testing facility, helps the state establish itself as a leader in AV and mobility solutions.
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Populus' new mobility tool shows where riders use bikes, scooters
Populus Routes produces visualizations for cities to learn where bikes and scooters are frequently used, providing better insight into infrastructure needs.
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USGBC seeks proposals to strengthen new LEED standard
LEED's environmental focus is meant to benefit communities, but it provides financial payoffs for building owners as well.
