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Deep DiveTracking the impact of coronavirus on US cities
As experts warn of a "second coronavrius stockpiling wave," the City of San Francisco touts a 0.8% positive COVID-19 test rate, the lowest of the most populus cities.
UPDATED: Oct. 29, 2020 at 11:07 a.m. -
Kiwibot
Sponsored by Blue SystemsBlue Systems smart mobility innovates during pandemic, partners with contactless delivery robot company Kiwibot
Kiwibot is well positioned and interested in scaling this model on other college campuses where Sodexo operates.
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Deep DiveBallot billions: Behind the efforts to fund and finance climate action
In a year that virtually depleted municipal budgets, ballot-derived tax and funding measures can be crucial to support city-level climate action. Outside of these measures, how else can cities secure cash?
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Danielle Ternes
10 statewide ballot measures to watch on Election Day 2020
Of 120 statewide ballot measures, Smart Cities Dive identified 10 that could have lasting implications on the development of smart cities far beyond 2020.
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The gas tax was already broken. The pandemic could end it.
As states and cities face infrastructure budget crunches with gas tax revenues down, some are thinking about alternative ways to secure funding.
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DOE, USDOT issue $5.25M in project grants to advance transit tech
MIT, Utah State University and the Chattanooga (TN) Regional Transportation Authority each received $1.75 million grants to improve transit systems using "innovative vehicle technologies."
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Advocates urge Chicago to keep transit running amid protests
As potential Election Day-related unrest looms, transportation advocates signed a petition requesting a guarantee that transit will continue during future periods of protest.
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OpinionTransit must think outside the box to rebuild ridership
Associations have developed frameworks to guide public transit agencies toward recovery, but they may not go far enough to innovate the industry.
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Cities' GHG emissions reduction efforts, by the numbers
A new Brookings report assessed the nation's many climate action plans to check if cities are meeting their emissions reduction commitments.
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3 cities sue Trump admin over 'anarchist jurisdiction' designation
New York, Seattle and Portland, OR received the designations last month from the DOJ, which could have significant implications for city funding.
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Lyft, Uber ordered to reclassify California drivers, putting all eyes on Prop 22
The ruling puts added pressure on a state ballot measure that would classify app-based drivers as independent contractors.
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Bioo wins QBE AcceliCITY resilience challenge
The green electricity startup generates 100% renewable energy from plants, with the potential for adoption across a number of industries.
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Lyft, Motional resume Vegas AV service
The reintroduction welcomes passengers to ride in the first Motional-branded AVs, marking a key milestone for the driverless technology venture.
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How would a Biden administration address infrastructure?
Experts from Bloomberg Intelligence analyzed how infrastructure would be addressed if Joe Biden were to become president, with a particular focus on funding and the impact on U.S. transportation.
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Lime, WWF partner to promote clean transportation
The micromobility giant and conservation leader will run joint education and advocacy campaigns in a bid to enhance mobility options and safer streets.
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Pennsylvania bill would allocate $200M in aid to live venues
Rep. Jake Wheatley said there are 225 independent venues in the state that generated $1.36 billion last year. Under this legislation, each would be eligible for up to $2 million in funding for payroll, rent and other costs.
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Experts question census count reliability
The 2020 census accounted for 99.98% of all U.S. housing units and addresses, but some remain concerned about the quality of data given the census' many challenges.
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OpinionThe pandemic is accelerating smart city tech
COVID-19 is poised to bring the same widespread change as other pandemics have by accelerating the global adoption of emerging tech.
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Elon Musk's Vegas Loop system one step closer to reality
Following successful tunneling at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Boring Co. is looking to expand its underground transit system to more destinations on the Strip and beyond.
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Deep DiveDeath of the downtown: How cities can rebuild using 'tactical urbanism'
Whether or not cities "bounce back" from the COVID-19 pandemic will be determined by the choices they make to reimagine their downtown hubs, experts say.
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DOE campaign drives $95M in building energy cost savings
The campaign, facilitated by the Berkeley Lab, unlocked what is reportedly the world's largest dataset of building energy analytics and value propositions.
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USDOT issues 4 contracts for data-driven safety research
Among the awarded vendors is micromobility data management platform Populus, which will asses how its existing partners and data can be used to address USDOT safety concerns.
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Group develops global blockchain standard for EV grid integration
The standard could pave the way for an expansion of the vehicle electrification market, but it must support innovation in a manner that benefits entire communities and not just the wealthy few, one expert said.
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Can Toyota succeed where Sidewalk Labs failed?
Toyota made a splash at CES 2020 when it announced a "city of the future" prototype. But almost a year later, questions loom around the viability of the Woven City.
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Most scooter injuries happening on sidewalks: study
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found three in five scooter riders are injured on the sidewalk versus one in five injured in bike lanes, but there are still doubts over where scooters can be safely ridden.
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OpinionShutting off water in a pandemic? With the right tech, we shouldn't have to.
Thousands of Americans are at risk of water shut-offs due to financial constraints. Why is this, when technologies exist to make water more affordable for everyone?
