The Latest
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Deep DiveMapping the impact of dockless vehicles
This week: Spin brings scooters to Baltimore, Austin, TX considers cut to permitted companies, Usain Bolt stumps for Bolt and more.
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New Orleans adopts rules to welcome 5G infrastructure
The regulations require that telecoms get a franchise agreement and a permit from the city before installing a small cell node or other 5G equipment on city property.
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Bipartisan Senate bill would regulate facial recognition tech
The Commercial Facial Recognition Privacy Act of 2019 would require more transparency when using the technology and consent to redistribute data.
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Sen. Kamala Harris introduces bill to help governments improve digital systems
The bill would create an annual $15 million fund for state and local governments to get two-year grants to work on digital services.
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Smart Cities Council announces 10 finalists in Readiness Challenge
The list will be pared down to five winners, who will each receive year-long guidance on how to turn their smart city visions into reality.
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Hackers blamed for emergency sirens sounding in 2 Texas cities
The siren malfunctions occurred during a week of severe weather, which put communities at a heightened risk of danger.
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Chicago mayor, DOT propose $50M Divvy bike-share expansion
The expansion would more than double the Lyft-owned bike-share fleet and bring service to all parts of the city.
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NYC announces $500M resiliency plan for lower Manhattan
Mayor Bill de Blasio laid out a plan to extend shoreline and reinforce coastal areas to guard against sea level rise caused by climate change.
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Sprint to show off 5G potential at 'immersive center'
The exhibit uses augmented reality, virtual reality and simulated displays to demonstrate how the technology will play out in the real world.
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SoftBank investment group reportedly eyeing Uber AV unit
The Japanese company is in talks to invest at least $1 billion as part of a consortium including one automaker or more, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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Sen. Warren reintroduces affordable housing legislation
The American Housing and Economic Mobility Act aims to increase housing capacity, lower prices and address discriminatory housing practices.
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Q&AHow Samsung NEXT is marrying 'innovation and the mothership'
Smart Cities Dive sat down with Christina Bechhold Russ during SXSW to learn how the company is making strategic early-stage investments that can shape the future of smart cities.
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Verizon to launch mobile 5G in Chicago, Minneapolis in April
Leaders in Chicago and Minneapolis are soon to get a leg up on what’s expected to be a game-changing technology for cities.
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Microsoft expands government tech offerings
The company now offers its Teams, Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement programs to public sector customers.
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Lyft adds Denver transit information to app
In the "Transit" section of the app, users will be able to find nearby bus and rail stops, walking directions to those stops and transit schedules.
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DC Metro to partner with ride-hailing, taxi companies for late-night service
Under a new plan, WMATA could offer subsidized rides on Uber, Lyft or other platforms late at night when its system is shut down.
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County of San Mateo, CA innovation center to run on UrbanLeap platform
SMC Labs will use UrbanLeap's custom platform to evaluate, collect and share new technologies and pilot programs.
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Las Vegas selects Boring Company to build underground 'people mover'
The Convention and Visitors Authority approved a recommendation to work with Elon Musk's company on the underground transportation system.
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USDOT launches council to support emerging transportation tech
The council, which Secretary Elaine Chao announced during SXSW, will "better coordinate the review of innovation" around projects, including hyperloop and AVs.
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Kansas City, MO pledges carbon-free government by next year
The city council voted unanimously to get its electricity from renewable sources as well as develop a community solar farm and buy more electric vehicles.
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Smart Electric Power Alliance launches EV research program
Members of the Transportation Electrification program will work to ensure EVs' long-term success, with the likes of Ford involved in the effort.
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NLC chooses cohort of 8 cities for community resilience program
The cities will receive financial and technical assistance, and professional development opportunities to overcome resiliency challenges.
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Transit unions want protections against AV workforce impacts
The Transportation Trades Department called on Congress and USDOT to create a workforce fund to cover adverse impacts, among other requests.
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A new source of planning data: online reviews
City planners can draw new data on quality of life in neighborhoods from online review sites, according to a new study from the University of Buffalo.
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Streets for All Coalition unveiled to advocate for safe, clean mobility
Bird, Spin and the Climate Action Campaign are among the founding members of the group, which will advocate for safety, equitable access and reduced car dependence.
