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Deep DiveMapping the impact of dockless vehicles
This week: Skip scooters catch fire in San Francisco as the company plans its return to the city, Lebron James partners with Lyft and more in our roundup.
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A 'crisis of epic proportion': West Coast mayors address homelessness
Leaders convened on a panel at the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting for a frank discussion on how cities can confront the homelessness crisis.
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Seattle-area voters can now submit ballots on mobile devices
King County, WA's upcoming Conservation District election is the largest public election so far to allow mobile ballot submissions, signaling the potential "next frontier" of voting in the U.S.
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Automakers: New tech, battery advances will curb EV range anxiety
Automakers including Ford, VW and Chevrolet gathered at the Washington Auto Show on Thursday to display new EV offerings and discuss consumer outreach strategies.
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Pittsburgh task force created to combat algorithmic bias
The group, developed by Pitt Cyber at the University of Pittsburgh, will produce best practice recommendations for AI in local government.
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E-commerce deliveries will overrun cities in 1 to 3 years
The World Economic Forum argues the best path forward is to build portfolios of solutions that improve congestion, emissions and unit cost of deliveries.
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Q&ABird exec: The scooter 'is really just the beginning' of sustainable mobility
Sustainability head Melinda Hanson believes 2020 could be a big year for dockless scooter companies to cut emissions while encouraging safer streets.
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5 'mini megacities' facing major development
Our sister publication Construction Dive highlighted the smaller U.S. markets enjoying an influx of new residents, driven by booming job markets and a low cost of living.
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Why did Nashville, TN's major transit referendum actually fail?
Nashville voters shocked local leaders when they rejected a 2018 transit overhaul plan. A new report digs into why that happened and what can be learned from the turn of events.
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Amazon, Lime part of new alliance to accelerate EVs
The Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance will demand production of new EV models and infrastructure, especially in the delivery and shipping sectors.
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Deep DiveNYC's roofs are getting a sustainable makeover
It's been two months since New York's Sustainable Roof Laws, part of the Climate Mobilization Act, took effect. Now architects and officials must decide: Are green roof systems or solar systems best?
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6 takeaways from the 2019 Menino Survey of Mayors
The annual survey of 119 U.S. mayors highlighted a need for improved water infrastructure, increased cyclist safety and dedicated opportunity zone investments.
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AT&T spends big on 5G, FirstNet ahead of Super Bowl
To ensure connectivity during the Feb. 2 game, the telecom invested more than $85 million in wireless improvements across Miami and Miami Gardens.
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Skip voluntarily shares scooters' true carbon impact
In a step toward greater sustainability, the company will release quarterly information on its S3 scooters' spare part use, maintenance, recycling and disposal.
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EU weighing ban on facial recognition tech
Governments around the world are cracking down on facial recognition as the technology matures, though some experts warn that bans could have a "chilling effect" on the tech.
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San Jose, CA tries for an innovation zone — again
Amazon Web Services, Siemens and Verizon are reported to be early collaborators on the project, which should help the initiative maintain traction.
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New Orleans cyberattack has cost city $7.2M
Officials said last week that it could take up to eight months to recover from the December cyberattack, and the costs will likely climb.
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New York regulators recommend charging infrastructure plan expected to deliver $2.6B in net benefits
The program will also cover up to 90% of costs for "make-ready" charging stations to lower cost barriers for developers.
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Opinion4 ways to address the growing water inequality crisis
While upgrading the nation's water infrastructure will come with a steep cost, we have the means to give every person in America equitable access to clean drinking water.
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NYC kicks off $40M census outreach campaign
The campaign will have a dedicated focus on historically undercounted communities, with $3 million to be invested in ethnic media and advertising in 16 languages.
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Microsoft adds $250M to Seattle affordable housing commitment
King County Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles said Microsoft has "stepped up to the plate big time," a move she hopes other area tech giants follow.
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Spin selects 6 nonprofits for mobility data fellowship
The advocacy groups will have access to a street data toolkit for one year, and UC-Davis will evaluate the findings for deeper insights.
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Opinion3 market shifts for intelligent buildings in 2020
This year will be the inflection point for decarbonization of buildings charioted by the business-relevant intelligent building solutions market.
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Reps introduce TREES Act to expand urban canopies
The bill would create a grant program for free or reduced-cost tree planting services to lower energy costs and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
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FlashParking raises $60M to bring mobility hubs to 40% of US cities
The company plans to repurpose parking garages, free up curb space and reduce congestion with the expansion of 22,000 mobility hubs.
