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Deep DiveMapping the impact of dockless vehicles
This week: A disability rights advocate sues the City of Minneapolis, an Uber alum launches a startup to autonomously reposition scooters and more in our roundup.
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Uber's latest offering: on-demand mopeds
Uber will launch an electric moped fleet in Paris through a partnership with Cityscoot as an option for mid-distance trips.
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These 3 circular economy principles can help combat the climate crisis
Transitioning to a circular economy will take "concerted action from multiple stakeholders," according to a report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Material Economics.
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Deep DiveElectric revolution: As EV demand increases, can utilities and cities keep up?
Utilities are increasingly helping cities prepare for transportation electrification while confronting increased power generation and delivery needs — often to areas already experiencing high demand.
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Deep Dive2019 mayoral elections: How 'smart' are the candidates' platforms?
This week: Just two candidates remain in the Raleigh, NC mayoral election, with a runoff election scheduled for Nov. 5.
UPDATED: Oct. 11, 2019 at 10:40 a.m. -
San Francisco eyes new office to manage emerging tech
The office would act as a "front door" to better facilitate technology pilots, allowing for regulation that would not stifle innovation.
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St. Louis releases inaugural energy benchmarking report for buildings
More efficient building performance would reduce the city's GHG emissions by at least 11%, saving more than $65 million in annual energy costs.
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Uber alum launches autonomous scooter startup
City dwellers can soon summon scooters with Tortoise's tech, which powers vehicles to travel autonomously under 5 mph along a "safe route."
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Property values 'thrive' near transit, study finds
APTA and the National Association of Relators saw jumps in residential and commercial buildings' sale prices when located a half-mile from public transit.
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Q&AHow Durham, NC's mayor uses effective behavioral economics
Steve Schewel's tenure as mayor will include an organic waste recycling program, reinstating thousands of drivers licenses and using social science to get people out of cars.
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Transit Tech Lab to tackle new challenges in 2020 accelerator
The second round of the program will seek solutions to three challenges facing New York's transit system: accessibility, revenue generation and traffic coordination.
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Google Maps adds voice guidance for visually impaired
The new feature aims to boost pedestrian safety by proactively telling users if they are on the correct route through spoken notifications.
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Firefighter safety solution wins IBM Call for Code contest
Prometeo, which uses AI and IoT devices to keep firefighters safe as they battle blazes, took home a cash prize of $200,000.
UPDATED: Oct. 15, 2019 at 8:49 a.m. -
OpinionWhy video intelligence is driving smart city transformation
Data-driven solutions have emerged for transforming everyday video content into security and operational intelligence.
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Chicago mayor to pitch controversial IT, fleet department merger
To help chip away at the city's $838 million budget shortfall, Mayor Lightfoot will propose the merger despite cybersecurity concerns.
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5 key ways to reduce GHG emissions in building construction
A report from C40 Cities, Arup and the University of Leeds recommends efficient material design and the use of low-carbon concrete to cut GHG emissions.
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Bloomberg Philanthropies, C40 Cities honor 7 climate change projects
San Francisco was the only U.S. winner for its CleanPowerSF renewable energy program, and London was recognized for its ultra-low emission zone.
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Groups push New York Gov. Cuomo to legalize scooters, e-bikes
An open letter touts the benefits of electric mobility, noting it "makes moving away from cars easy for anyone regardless of age, ability, or health."
UPDATED: Oct. 11, 2019 at 10:07 a.m. -
Waymo promises 'fully driverless' cars in Phoenix
The company told users in an email that a safety driver may no longer be present during trips, but a "rider support agent" will be available remotely to help.
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Mayors announce Global Green New Deal at C40 Summit
A coalition of 94 mayors showed support of the deal, intended to encourage emissions reduction in the transportation, buildings, industry and waste sectors.
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Q&AWichita, KS mayor talks Paris agreement concerns, support for solar
While Mayor Jeff Longwell decided not to sign his city onto the Paris agreement after the U.S. withdrew in 2017, he's still leading a wave of green initiatives.
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6 US regions leading the way on electric buses
A new report found that electric buses can be successful in a diverse mix of cities, even those with cold winters such as Chicago and Cambridge, MA.
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US Army base to host AV testbed, pilot program
Fort Carson will coordinate with the city of Colorado Springs, CO and the University of Colorado in an initiative to move transportation forward.
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Deep DiveHow resident mistrust plays into cities' uncertain futures
Transparency and engagement are key to address resident skepticism about new smart city initiatives, according to speakers at Smart Cities Connect.
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Cities are facing 'an absolute land grab' from telecoms in wake of 5G
Despite the slow roll out of 5G, cities should prepare for telecoms garnering control of deployment and infrastructure, experts at Smart Cities Connect said.
