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Deep DiveTracking the impact of coronavirus on US cities
While new research warns the country's COVID-19 death count could reach 300,000 by December, a number of governors personally grapple with the infection.
UPDATED: Aug. 7, 2020 at 10:18 a.m. -
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Deep DiveMapping the impact of dockless vehicles
This week: Spin plans to go carbon neutral by 2025 and JUMP Bikes are now available through the Lime app for the first time since the May acquisition.
UPDATED: Aug. 7, 2020 at 9:26 a.m. -
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OpinionReaping the benefits of the hyperconnected city
A city must unlock the full economic, social, environmental and business value of technology — through IoT, AI or mobile connectivity — to become one hyperconnected urban epicenter.
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Smart streetlight controversy in San Diego prompts surveillance revamp
The city council will vote in September on plans to update guidelines, which would provide more oversight and a Privacy Advisory Commission.
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NYC seeks 30 firms for 'inspirational' public building projects
The city's Department of Design and Construction has issued two RFPs for architectural and technical design services to support its Project Excellence Program.
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Denver voters to decide on sales tax for GHG reduction projects
The 0.25% sales tax increase would bring in an estimated $36 million to support initiatives recommended by the Denver Climate Action Task Force.
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Deep DiveTuk tuks could shift from novelty to necessity in the COVID era
Rickshaws and pedicabs offer a key advantage over most common forms of city transportation: They operate in the open-air at a time when air flow is more important than ever.
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New Hampshire law signals 'stepping-stone' to flying cars
Gov. Chris Sununu signed legislation late last month regulating inspections, registration and fees for 'roadable vehicles,' which would operate on state roads and in the air.
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OpinionHousing is healthcare. It's time for Congress to shore up LIHTC
Congress must enact a minimum 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit rate to ensure affordable housing projects remain financially viable amid the pandemic.
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GM, EVgo to triple fast charging network
The companies announced plans to add more than 2,700 new fast chargers in "highly visible areas" across 40 undisclosed metropolises.
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Group calls for national police accountability database
A report from The New Center proposes a comprehensive database with information on physical use of force, no-knock warrants and misconduct, in an effort to drive evidence-based policy changes.
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The top 10 cities for construction workers: study
Small and midsize cities pay above-average construction wages and boast modest costs of living that make them excellent locations for workers in the industry, according to a new analysis.
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Great Recession erased 30 years of rising homeownership rates: GAO
The U.S. Government Accountability Office examined historical homeownership trends in nine major cities following the financial crisis — and hinted at trends to come in a post-COVID world.
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Deep DiveCalls to 'defund the police' are upending FY21 budgets. Here's how.
In this interactive report, Smart Cities Dive details how each state's largest city adjusted its public safety funding — if at all — amid demands for reallocations of police budgets.
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House passes ride-hailing safety bill Sami's Law
The bill requires companies to implement a digital driver verification system, and prohibits the third-party sale of identifying vehicle signs.
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ColumnRoads are becoming less safe. How can fleets reaffirm safety culture?
Safety experts have revealed alarming data points during the pandemic. While mileage is going down, fatality rates and distracted driving are on the rise.
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Columbus, OH kicks off 3 mobility pilots
The city unveiled Smart Mobility Hubs, a connected vehicle tech trial and the redeployment of an autonomous shuttle, all as part of the Smart Columbus initiative.
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EVs can be a grid asset if user experience is prioritized: SEPA
Utilities can use electric vehicles to more efficiently manage distribution grids, but experts on a Smart Electric Power Alliance panel Tuesday warned the focus must remain on the customer experience.
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6 steps for mitigating elevator-related health concerns
Paradoxically, in the COVID-19 era, a technology that contributed so much to the physical composition of cities has become its Achilles' heel.
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Revel exits NYC following reports of fatal crashes
The company, which debuted in Brooklyn in 2018, said the city's service will be shut down "until further notice" as it strengthens "rider accountability and safety measures."
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APTA calls on Congress to provide $32B in public transit aid
The request, which follows the rollout of the Senate Republican's new coronavirus relief proposal, come as transit agencies prepare for potentially "catastrophic" decisions in lieu of funding.
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Citibot Web Chat relieves comms staff in Williamsburg, VA
The integrated chatbot enables residents to ask common questions regarding COVID-19 mitigation while freeing up time for city staff to tackle other work.
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Spin unveils 'Build a Better Barrier Challenge' winners
The grand prize was given to "WeCLAIM," a design that uses reclaimed tires to build lane dividers filled with plants and grasses, in a bid to ensure clear separation of travel lanes.
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DOE releases blueprint for national quantum internet
Increased speed and security could present vast benefits to cities, including the production of more sensitive sensors to monitor for traffic and pollution levels.
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Chicago unveils citywide air quality reform agenda
The agenda, which comes after a report found pollution disproportionately impacts disadvantaged communities, includes changes to zoning codes and increased enforcement.
