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Deep DiveTracking the impact of coronavirus on US cities
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman lashes out on Nevada's governor; the Albuquerque Police Department reports 52 COVID-19 cases; and airport screenings skyrocket despite travel warnings.
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Opinion
Cities are cutting emissions with an unlikely aid: concrete
Cutting emissions from concrete in public infrastructure projects is an under-utilized and low-cost policy option that governments can readily pursue.
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Lime reports first profitable quarter
CEO Wayne Ting said the scooter company is seeing record ridership in many cities, and teased offerings that will unlock new mobility opportunities in 2021.
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A first glimpse at The Boring Co.'s Las Vegas Loop
This week, the Elon Musk-owned company presented renderings and received approval in its first attempt at a high-tech urban transportation system.
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Deep DiveWildfires pushed PG&E into bankruptcy. Should other utilities be worried?
Catastrophic wildfires, which can lead to billions of dollars in damages, present a unique financial risk that the utility sector will want to get ahead of.
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OpinionWastewater surveillance may be key to widespread COVID-19 detection
COVID-19 presents a rare opportunity for researchers to refine and implement wastewater-based epidemiology testing to fight the pandemic and manage future infections.
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Deep Dive
Cycling-friendly cities scramble to combat rising bike thefts
Bike Index found thefts increased 68% from March to September, running incongruous to cities' investments in cycling infrastructure and support.
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Andrew. (2011). "Los Angeles" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
LA unveils plans for transportation tech innovation zone
The zone will enable public-private collaboration on new tech, with the first pilot involving a last-mile, zero-emission delivery service via a fleet of robots.
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Climate progress in 6 sectors too slow to limit global warming: report
The World Resources Institute and ClimateWorks said efforts to bolster electrification and renewable energy must accelerate, while deforestation and agricultural production raised red flags.
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G20 invites 2 US cities to adopt global policy roadmap
San Jose, CA and Chattanooga, TN are among 36 "pioneer cities" to test and offer feedback on the roadmap from the G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance.
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EPA sets 2030 national recycling goal, stakeholders call for more federal action
Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced a 50% recycling rate target for 2030, while the latest annual data showed a decline to 32.1% and multiple financial pressures continue for the sector.
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Nevada permits Motional to test AVs without a driver
The "driverless milestone" will be followed by a "rigorous, self-imposed testing and assessment period" in the coming months, said Motional CEO Karl Iagnemma.
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Uber reportedly set to sell AV arm to Aurora Innovation
The Uber Advanced Technologies Group lost $104 million in Q3, having been valued at $7.25 billion last July after a major investment round.
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What data needs recovery first after a ransomware attack?
Shaun Marion, CISO at Republic Services, doesn't treat all his data the same. There's some data he won't care about losing in light of a ransomware attack.
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OpinionUAVs can play a vital role in the future of smart cities
Drones could provide important and diverse contributions to cities, offering cost-efficient services for everything from environmental monitoring to traffic management.
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What Airbnb's IPO says about the future of short-term rentals
COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the company's profits earlier this year, but in its S-1 SEC filing on Monday, Airbnb expressed confidence in a strong recovery.
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André Gustavo Stumpf. (2015). "NYPD" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
NYC to pilot mental health teams as 'default response' to related 911 calls
The pilot — based off a successful program in Eugene, OR — will begin this winter in two neighborhoods, but concerns about the program's ability to meet mental health needs persist.
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Verizon brings 5G innovation hub to Florida smart community
Innovators within the community of Lake Nona will have access to Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network to test how the tech can be applied across industries.
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25 US cities land on CDP 2020 'A List'
Despite the unprecedented obstacles of COVID-19, CDP identified 88 global cities that have continued to make progress on climate action, with 34% of those cities new to the list this year.
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Prayitno. (2019). "Las Vegas, Nevada" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Las Vegas targets SF, Seattle remote workers in relocation campaign
The multi-media marketing campaign is the first of similar remote work relocation programs to not offer a cash incentive. Instead, the city touts affordable living and ample sunshine.
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Biden unveils DOT transition team
Phillip Washington, CEO of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, will lead the president-elect's team of experts focused on the Department of Transportation.
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Mayors unveil $60B plan to support Midwest energy transition
The Marshall Plan for Middle America aims to address the Ohio Valley region's projected 100,000 job losses triggered by a shift away from fossil fuels.
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Opinion
The Prop 22 debate revealed a need for more equitable mobility in California
Just as the pandemic exposed grave vulnerabilities in Los Angeles' tattered mobility safety net, so too did the AB5 saga.
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Northwest Arkansas to lure remote workers with $10K — and a bike
The region, home to major retailers like Walmart and Tyson Foods, is leveraging the urban migration trend to build its talent pipeline and spur economic growth.
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Retrieved from Amazon on November 12, 2020
Amazon expands in-garage delivery to 4K cities
The expansion means "millions more" Prime members will benefit from the contactless package delivery, the company said, which could reduce curb congestion.
