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Deep DiveMapping the impact of dockless vehicles
This week: Columbus, OH urges scooter companies to better serve low-income neighborhoods, a man is charged for fatally beating a woman with a scooter and more in our roundup.
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What San Francisco's facial recognition technology ban means for other cities
The approved ordinance could set a precedent for the city's peers, which must balance their residents' safety and privacy when using such tools.
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Women's security on public transit is a 'pervasive problem'
Panelists at the Smart Cities New York conference reflected on the "pink tax" in mobility and said transportation agencies need to prioritize initiatives that will help women feel safe on subways and buses.
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Q&ATransit Tech Lab's mission to solve NYC's subway 'crisis'
Rachel Haot, executive director of the Transportation Innovation Partnership, offered insights on the accelerator that's prepping startups to pilot transit solutions with the MTA.
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NACTO partners with 5 cities on low-carbon transport projects
The mayors said they are committed to providing residents and visitors with more transportation options and making streets safer for users.
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AT&T and San Jose, CA reach agreement on smart cities tech, digital divide funding
The company is installing internet of things devices at 14 parks, while the city will also get more than 100 Wi-Fi extenders to improve wireless connectivity.
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Greenlots partners with Columbus Yellow Cab on fast charger network
The stations will help the cabs charge more quickly to maximize efficiency, and will enable Yellow Cab to expand the number of electric taxis in use.
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Big Ideas for Small Lots NYC announces 5 finalists
The finalists were selected based on quality of design, replicability, and construction feasibility and will move forward to convert their designs into site-specific proposals.
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Federal lawmakers re-introduce smart city legislation
The Smart Cities and Communities Act would make $200 million available for new investments.
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Uber Movement Speeds debuts in 5 cities
City leaders can use speed data to evaluate the impact of infrastructure investments, assess congestion and identify areas where pedestrians and bicyclists are most at risk.
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Bob Bennett's smart city consultancy places citizens at the heart of decision-making
The former Kansas City, MO chief information officer said cities and the private sector need to "get off their high horse" in order to better collaborate and meet citizen expectations.
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Coord releases visual curb data, asset tool
The data mobility company said Curb Analytics will help planners and businesses see data and regulations in a visual and adaptable way.
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Report: Ransomware attacks against cities increasing
Cybersecurity firm Recorded Future found attackers are stumbling into opportunities to hit governments, indicating security weaknesses.
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Winners of 2019 IDC Smart Cities North America Awards recognized
The winners, selected out of a pool of nearly 60 applicants, accepted awards at Smart Cities New York on Tuesday.
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Report: Building new roads diverts money from repairs
Taxpayers for Common Sense says road repair is treated like flossing teeth — "tedious, sometimes painful extra step that’s all too easily skipped."
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Deep DiveIs LiDAR a 'fool's errand'?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the technology will soon be obsolete in autonomous vehicles, but others have said it will long be part of a suite of safety tools.
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Uber, Lyft test taxi line-esque feature to lessen airport confusion, wait times
The ride-hailing competitors' new pick-up features to improve efficiency will be tried out at Portland (OR) International Airport.
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New Cyberspace Solarium Commission pledges action on 5G safety
U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-ME, told reporters that the group will review all cyber threats facing the U.S. and make recommendations by year's end.
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Carbon Disclosure Project recognizes 43 cities for climate, environment policies
Twenty-one American cities received "A" grades from the nonprofit, including Boston, Denver, New York City, San Francisco and Washington.
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Mastercard, Visa to roll out transit payment innovations
Mastercard will partner with mobility data platform Kisio to streamline ticketing, while Visa said it will support an all-in-one payment card in India.
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Study: Ride-hailing 'biggest contributor' to San Francisco's traffic congestion
Researchers in Science Advances emphasized that data gaps have led to conflicting conclusions about the industry's impact on cities.
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Investors face $1.2T in costs from climate change inaction
A UN report calls on corporations and financial institutions to develop long-range assessments of climate change-associated risks and opportunities.
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FlashParking sees the future of garages as 'urban mobility hubs'
The company said there are multiple uses for existing structures from staging ride-hailing vehicles to recharging dockless scooters.
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UK's newest ride-hailing app aims to give control back to drivers, riders
With xooox, drivers can can set their own fares while passengers can search for taxis based on type of cab, emissions, ETA and accessibility.
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Silicon Valley, NYC top ranking of best regions for startups
Accelerator and research group Startup Genome also identified London, Beijing and Boston as top-five startup regions.
