The Latest
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Deep DiveMapping the impact of dockless vehicles
This week: Two cities faced scooter fatalities, scooter-share surpassed bike-share in rider popularity and more in our roundup.
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Census Bureau: 3 largest US cities shrink, mid-sized cities grow
In its annual release of population data, the bureau found that growth has been most pronounced in southern and western urban areas.
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NYC passes sweeping 'Climate Mobilization Act'
The legislation calls for cutting buildings emissions, installing green roofs and moving the city toward shutting its 24 gas-fired power plants.
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Mobility leaders promote shared rides for Earth Day
Lyft, Via and Gotcha are celebrating Earth Day by encouraging shared bike, scooter and car rides to help move the needle on cities' GHG reduction goals.
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Microsoft, Intel to partner with Houston on startup accelerator
The Ion Smart Cities Accelerator will offer six months of curriculum and six months of pilot programs for tech ranging from IoT sensors to mobility infrastructure.
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Smart Cities Council announces winners of 2019 Readiness Challenge
The five winners will each receive year-long guidance on how to turn their smart city visions into reality.
UPDATED: April 22, 2019 at 8:05 a.m. -
Charge unveils plan for dockless vehicle charging, parking
The business said it will roll out its docking stations to parking garages and on-street spaces in a bid to help cities manage sidewalk clutter.
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Uber, Lyft announce new safety features
The companies have refocused their attention on safety following the recent murder of University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson.
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Have ideas to reduce transportation system emissions? New York has $3M in funding
Two state agencies have partnered to provide funding for mobility and infrastructure innovations that reduce emissions.
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Report: Artificial intelligence industry has 'diversity crisis'
The AI Now Institute says that tech companies need to do more to diversify their ranks, including changing hiring practices, achieving pay equity and committing to transparency around hiring.
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JPMorgan Chase announces winners of AdvancingCities Challenge
Selected from a pool of 250 proposals from 143 communities, the winning cities will receive $3 million each over a period of three years.
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Community buy-in and open dialogue are key in city, academia collaboration
Karen Lightman, executive director of the Metro21: Smart Cities Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, said relationships and engagement are crucial tools.
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Report: Transportation system improvements help riders' mental health
Transportation stressors worsen citizens' well-being, but thoughtful improvements can help individuals and the greater community.
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Apple reportedly seeking out LiDAR suppliers
Reuters reports the company has held talks with at least four providers, and wants a “sleek” and “design-oriented” LiDAR sensor.
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$600M Miami transit-oriented development breaks ground
The five-tower, mixed-use development in Coconut Grove is one of southern Florida's biggest projects ever.
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Deep DiveWhat the Lyft, Uber IPOs say about ride-hailing's future
An analysis of the companies' S-1 documents suggest both are concerned about profitability, while pinning much of their hopes on autonomous vehicles.
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APTA: Public transit ridership down in 2018
The association found that all modes of transportation experienced a year-over-year decrease in riders, except commuter rail.
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Columbus, OH to spend millions to increase housing capacity, affordability
The city council approved grants to fund developments and the city issued an RFP with area partners to begin a regional housing study.
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New York City releases API to clear up social service eligibility
It will not automatically sign anyone up for benefits, but offers the data to link up individual and household information to benefits eligibility.
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Santa Monica, CA opens transit storefront
The store will offer help with discounted fares and the city's Mobility On-Demand Every Day (MODE) program, as well as other services.
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Google Fiber will pay Louisville, KY $3.8M to restore infrastructure
The company, which ended its service in the city on Monday, will cover costs needed to remove cable from roads, pave streets and remove above-ground infrastructure.
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Chicago publishes ride-hailing info on open data portal
It provides the public with information about ride-hailing trips, drivers and vehicles, with sensitive personal information removed to protect privacy.
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US Ignite, ATIS complete first phase of data-sharing initiative
Twenty-two partners have joined the project to "create a blueprint for the secure and interoperable exchange of data beyond city operational boundaries."
UPDATED: April 16, 2019 at 9:33 a.m. -
Business groups try to kill San Francisco's tax to fund homelessness programs
Two business groups and an anti-tax alliance say Proposition C is unconstitutional because it didn't pass in November with two-thirds approval.
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EVgo debuts Autocharge technology
The platform will recognize registered electric vehicles and initiate automatic charging. It is set to be rolled out nationwide by year's end.
