The Latest
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Deep DiveMapping the impact of dockless vehicles
This week: Scooter companies get a 30-day warning in Nashville, TN, California advances a statewide bill to regulate scooters and more in our roundup.
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Deep DiveTo make a more accessible city, turn to the sidewalk
Universities, advocacy groups and startups are all exploring how to bring "big data to accessibility" in order to transform mobility for disabled communities.
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SAE International to form microbility data standards consortium
Miami-Dade County, Jump, Spin and Populus have signed on as initial partners of the consortium, which aims to develop best practices for storing and sharing micromobility data.
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Spin, Swiftmile to pilot solar-powered scooter stations
The docking stations will be installed on sidewalks in Washington, DC and Ann Arbor, MI over a 60-day pilot period to charge scooters and reduce clutter.
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Portland, OR transit payments now integrated with Apple Pay
It's the first of three U.S. cities that will launch Apple Pay systems this year in an effort to make riding transit "more convenient than ever before."
UPDATED: May 23, 2019 at 7:21 a.m. -
Louisville, KY transit authority launches MaaS platform
TARC has launched a mobility app and a Dynamic Trip Planner to help riders plan trips across multiple modes of transportation.
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Lyft integrates Citi Bike into its app
The company announced it would invest $100 million in Citi Bike over the next five years, saying this app update is one of its "biggest plays to date toward multimodality."
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NewCities names Milan as 2019 Wellbeing City
Four other cities were also recognized in the categories of community, public health, sustainable environment and economy and opportunity.
UPDATED: May 22, 2019 at 3:51 p.m. -
Maven car-sharing service to exit 8 cities
The GM-owned startup will not disclose the markets it is exiting, but said it will focus on cities with the strongest demand and growth opportunities.
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Uber circulates petition over San Francisco airport pickup rule
The city has been under fire for transportation changes at the airport since it passed a rule in 2018 limiting taxi pickups to drivers with specific medallions.
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Groups call for taxi exemption from NYC congestion charge
Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez joined the Independent Drivers Guild and the New York Taxi Workers Alliance in calling for relief for struggling drivers.
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Rockefeller Foundation, Mastercard announce opportunity zone initiatives
More than 8,700 census tracts have been designated as "opportunity zones" with an estimated $6 trillion in unrealized capital gains that could qualify for investment.
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NACTO releases guide to improve intersection designs
The report aims to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety by reducing turning speeds, improving visibility and giving bikes the right of way.
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Report: New spending makes DC best city for parks
The Trust for Public Land found that the nation's capital came in ahead of St. Paul, MN and Minneapolis, which had previously led the rankings.
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Innov8te Smart Cities Incubator unveils inaugural cohort
The Dallas-based incubator, designed to bolster regional innovation and entrepreneurship, will begin its six-month program in June.
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Oakland, CA bike-share pilot caters to people with disabilities
The 26-week adaptive bike-share program began earlier this month with handcycles, footcycles and a side-by-side tandem bike.
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IBM expands AI technology platform for crop assessment
The Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture uses predictive technology and IoT data to identify and communicate crop management patterns for farmers.
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T-Mobile, Sprint merger clears hurdle following FCC chair's backing
Chair Ajit Pai endorsed the deal for its promise to build out a 5G network that would cover 97% of the country, although pitfalls remain over antitrust.
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Can Chicago bridge gaps between its prosperous downtown and underserved neighborhoods?
A report from the Chicago Central Area Committee implies cities could experience population loss without equal access to amenities like transit and digital connectivity.
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Air Force, MIT to partner on AI accelerator project
The incubator will look at artificial intelligence solutions "for the public good," which could accelerate AI impacts in workforce or city applications.
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Boston to expand bike-share network
The city will hold citizen engagement meetings in traditionally underserved neighborhoods that are new to bike-share.
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Bills would improve broadband internet mapping, expand access
Helping policymakers better understand where coverage gaps are should drive investment, while California legislation could make it easier for localities and ISPs to improve and expand coverage.
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New York considers bill banning digital device use in crosswalks
The legislation is considered a safety measure to prevent distracted walking and would have a sliding scale of fines for repeat offenders.
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Mitsubishi Electric, HERE announce successful test of road hazard warning system
The Lane Hazard Warning system can detect an event — such as a slowed vehicle, weather hazards or a pothole — and localize it to a specific lane.
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Phoenix expands use of handheld analyzers to identify opioids
The city council approved a five-year, $535,000 contract to procure TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzers for the police department.
