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Deep DiveTracking the impact of coronavirus on US cities
NYC introduced 90,000 students back to school this week as college towns in Texas face a 34% increase in COVID-19 cases.
UPDATED: Sept. 22, 2020 at 10:53 a.m. -
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Ready to join the smart city movement? See how state and city governments are taking the initiative to make their cities smarter and safer.
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Brian Tucker
Deep DiveMapping the impact of dockless vehicles
This week: Spin releases in-app navigation for users to travel safely via bike lanes, and Chicago's second scooter pilot sees potentially waning enthusiasm.
UPDATED: Sept. 18, 2020 at 9:40 a.m. -
Flying cars are on the 'horizon of a reimagined tomorrow' in LA
The World Economic Forum and City of Los Angeles unveiled seven key principles to pave the way for safe, equitable and sustainable urban air mobility.
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Opinion
7 must-ask connectivity questions for transit agencies
Through creative thinking and intelligently managed connected technologies, public transit can come back better than ever — with room to improve services for many years to come.
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NYC, DC lead 10 US cities in global smart city rankings
The Institute for Management Development said the world's smartest cities have embraced technology, allowing them to fare better in managing the coronavirus pandemic and related recovery efforts.
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How to participate in the 2020 Smart Cities Dive Awards
Industry Dive is gearing up for the 2020 Dive Awards. We want to hear your ideas on the cities, leaders and technology that stood out.
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Uber AV safety driver charged with negligent homicide in fatal 2018 crash
A Maricopa County, AZ grand jury indicted Rafaela Vasquez, who pleaded not guilty in Superior Court. A pretrial conference in the case is set for late October.
UPDATED: Sept. 16, 2020 at 11:55 a.m. -
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OpinionDelivery vehicles are a necessary target to patch city revenues
Passenger vehicle revenues from parking meters or enforcement are no longer sustainable. To truly shore up budgets, cities must monetize delivery vehicles at the curb.
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How to forge ahead when city leadership falls victim to COVID-19
The vulnerability of even the most authoritative leaders suggests cities must devise plans to keep governments running when officials need to step back.
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Szekely, Pedro. (2017). "Chicago skyline" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Equity sits at the center of Chicago's new transit development plan
The policy plan is designed to advance racial equity, public health and climate resilience via pedestrian-friendly development near transit hubs, particularly in underinvested neighborhoods.
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Mayors to prioritize infrastructure, tech investments in COVID recovery: survey
The study by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Siemens USA found that with budgets taking a major hit from the pandemic, mayors see these investments as key ways to generate jobs.
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Beep deploys first 3D-printed AV shuttle in Jacksonville, FL
The Olli 2.0 vehicle, developed by Local Motors and Robotic Research, will serve the Jacksonville Transportation Authority's Test & Learn program.
UPDATED: Sept. 16, 2020 at 9:53 a.m. -
Q&A
An urbanist's guide to creating effective mobility pilots
Harvard Kennedy School visiting fellow David Zipper outlined the dos and don'ts of piloting mobility tech to aid governments in navigating uncertainty.
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Webster, Tony. (2018). "Kansas State Capitol in Topeka" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Topeka, KS offers $10K for remote workers to relocate
As more companies shift to remote work, Topeka is joining Tulsa, OK and Savannah, GA in luring workers with incentives and the promise of affordability.
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Transition to EVs could save $72B in health costs: American Lung Association
Widespread EV adoption and the resulting emission reductions could prevent more than 6,000 premature deaths in 2050, according to the organization.
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Opinion
In deploying electrified urban transport, look to university campuses
Recognizing universities as urban innovation hubs, particularly for electrified transportation, can aid the transition to a new, better "normal" post-coronavirus.
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7 investment priorities for a green COVID-19 recovery: report
The Coalition for Urban Transitions analyzed how the allocation of stimulus funding across a number of environmental sectors can aid the international COVID-19 response.
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San Diego turns off smart streetlights ahead of surveillance ordinance vote
Mayor Kevin Faulconer said the city had "no choice" but to turn the controversial technology off, days after it offered police to run the Smart Streetlights program.
UPDATED: Sept. 14, 2020 at 10:05 a.m. -
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'Aggressive' federal aid would push US to net zero emissions by 2050: report
America's Pledge released its fourth-annual U.S. climate analysis, finding to its "great surprise" that the pandemic is not slowing climate progress.
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Q&A
NYC sanitation commissioner steps down for potential mayoral run
After more than six years at DSNY, Kathryn Garcia is setting her sights on a bigger role that would tap into her long resume of local governing experience.
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A 'uniquely LA' streetlight design will soon illuminate the City of Angels
Project Room won Los Angeles' streetlight design competition with its Superbloom concept, described as a streetlight "bouquet" with extra arms for features such as pedestrian fixtures or solar panels.
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Austin, TX affordable housing map illustrates perks of transit proximity
Ahead of a vote on Austin's proposed $7.1B Project Connect transit system, the city built an interactive map tracking income-restricted housing to aid equitable mobility and prevent potential displacement.
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House to probe clean energy omission in COVID recovery
As the U.S. diverges from other countries in its efforts to marry economic recovery with climate policy, a House subcommittee is planning to hold a hearing on efforts in the EU and elsewhere.
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The economic, social impacts of AV delivery services: study
A new assessment of autonomous delivery services found the continued development of on-road delivery AVs could generate 3.4 million jobs and $4.1 trillion in total value to the economy.
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Portland, OR passes nation's strictest facial recognition ban
The ban will prohibit use of the tech in public and private spheres, marking the country's first ban for businesses like stores, airlines and event venues.
UPDATED: Sept. 10, 2020 at 11:34 a.m.
