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Spin partners with Zagster to bring scooters to 100 markets
March 20, 2019
How Samsung NEXT is marrying 'innovation and the mothership'
March 14, 2019
USDOT launches council to support emerging transportation tech
March 13, 2019
Streets for All Coalition unveiled to advocate for safe, clean mobility
March 12, 2019
Can cities take an innovative approach to opioid mitigation?
March 11, 2019
San Jose, CA mayor: For citizens to trust cities, they must first trust each other
March 11, 2019
San Diego approves proposal to nix parking requirements
Feb. 11, 2019
Philadelphia establishes SmartCityPHL roadmap, advisory committee
Feb. 5, 2019
Boeing completes first autonomous air taxi flight
Jan. 25, 2019
Seattle tops ranking of best cities for STEM professionals
Jan. 11, 2019
Ford's shuttle startup Chariot to end operations
Jan. 11, 2019
Are we really ready for flying cars?
Jan. 10, 2019
25 industry leaders form PAVE campaign to spread AV education
Jan. 9, 2019
OjO's sit-down scooter-share service debuts in Austin, TX
Jan. 9, 2019
AT&T to pilot smart lighting solution in Las Vegas' Innovation District
Jan. 8, 2019
Deloitte: AV investment, development is outpacing consumer demand
Jan. 8, 2019
This Verizon exec says the telecom is 'killing it' in 5G
Jan. 8, 2019
Ford to deploy C-V2X tech in all new vehicles in 2022
Jan. 7, 2019
6 trends that will define smart cities in 2019
Jan. 2, 2019
Our 10 best stories of 2018
Dec. 21, 2018
A look back at the top trends that shaped cities in 2018
Dec. 20, 2018
Google announces $1B investment in new NYC campus
Dec. 17, 2018
The real estate trends expected to shape cities in 2019
Dec. 13, 2018
How Soofa helps shape the future of sustainable ad-funded infrastructure
Dec. 13, 2018
How NYC and Arlington, VA are prepping communities for HQ2
Dec. 12, 2018
Luxembourg to become first country to nix public transit fare
Dec. 7, 2018
Uber reportedly in talks for multibillion-dollar scooter acquisition
Dec. 3, 2018
Disruptor of the Year: Lime
Dec. 3, 2018
City Leader of the Year: Sylvester Turner, Houston
Dec. 3, 2018
DriveOhio continues to advance state as 'premier testing ground' for AVs
Nov. 27, 2018
'LimePod' car-sharing service to hit the streets of Seattle
Nov. 15, 2018
A look at the rental housing markets in Amazon's new HQ locations
Nov. 15, 2018
Lime issues global recall on scooters that may break in half
Nov. 13, 2018
Amazon confirms NYC, Northern Virginia as HQ2 locations
Nov. 13, 2018
An inside look at the impact of urban supply chain congestion
Nov. 12, 2018
Planes, trains and automobiles: Transportation congestion by the numbers
Nov. 12, 2018
TransitScreen launches mobile app CityMotion
Nov. 12, 2018
8 speakers from Smart City Expo World Congress 2018 to follow on Twitter
Nov. 12, 2018
Bird asks riders to report misplaced and broken scooters
Nov. 9, 2018
Alto, Bestmile partner on new ride-hailing service in Dallas
Nov. 9, 2018
Ford boosts mobility portfolio with acquisition of Spin
Nov. 8, 2018
3 cities in 'late-stage' talks to win Amazon HQ2
Nov. 5, 2018
34 global leaders sign U20 Communique to advance sustainable development
Oct. 31, 2018
Bird poll: Voters would make 'interesting sacrifices' to reduce time spent in traffic
Oct. 26, 2018
Coord's new Surveyor app gives cities the power to digitally map curb rules
Oct. 24, 2018
1 year smarter: A look back at our favorite stories
Oct. 23, 2018
Delivery robots may soon hit the streets of Dallas
Oct. 22, 2018
Mapping the impact of dockless vehicles
Oct. 19, 2018
King County, WA to launch on-demand microtransit service
Oct. 19, 2018
Cars may soon be banned in half of London's financial district
Oct. 16, 2018
Houston Exponential announces $25M in commitments from 9 companies
Oct. 12, 2018
Where do smart cities need to improve? 7 industry leaders weigh in
Oct. 10, 2018
To build a diverse workforce, cities must assimilate diverse talent
Oct. 10, 2018
UN: We have 12 years left to take action on climate change
Oct. 8, 2018
NSF unveils $22.6M investment in Smart and Connected Communities program
Oct. 5, 2018
2018 Readiness Challenge winners reflect on their smart city journeys
Oct. 4, 2018
Uber unveils first scooter fleet in Santa Monica, CA
Oct. 4, 2018
How rising global temperatures will affect 6 major cities
Oct. 3, 2018
Uber announces $10M commitment to urban sustainability
Sept. 27, 2018
Lyft to provide in-app public transit info in Santa Monica, CA
Sept. 21, 2018
Safe Streets, Smart Cities Academy unveils 3 winning cities
Sept. 20, 2018
Columbus, OH launches first self-driving shuttle service Smart Circuit
Sept. 19, 2018
Santa Monica, CA kicks off Shared Mobility Pilot Program
Sept. 18, 2018
45 global cities join Cities4Forests initiative
Sept. 13, 2018
Lyft commits to 100% renewable energy, full carbon neutrality
Sept. 11, 2018
Lyft tops LinkedIn's 2018 list of 'most sought-after startups'
Sept. 6, 2018
A year on from hurricane, Houston leaders see Harvey as 'the new baseline'
Aug. 30, 2018
Denver DPW to paint parking spots for dockless vehicles
Aug. 28, 2018
19 mayors commit to make all buildings net-zero carbon by 2050
Aug. 24, 2018
Why cities should consider a Chief Digital Officer — even if the C-suite is crowded
Aug. 23, 2018
5 futuristic design concepts proposed by Sidewalk Toronto
Aug. 17, 2018
Uber taps UT Austin for flying taxi tech
Aug. 14, 2018
DC issues RFP for affordable housing projects
Aug. 7, 2018
LA Metro to develop MaaS system for TAP smart card program
Aug. 3, 2018
The students bringing smart city concepts to life with 'unconstrained creativity'
Aug. 2, 2018
Smart Columbus releases outline of Connected Vehicle Environment pilot
July 26, 2018
Ford to invest $4B in AV development over next 5 years
July 25, 2018
Gotcha Group expands to offer electric scooter systems
July 23, 2018
Ekin Spotter tracks traffic, safety and environmental data — all from the sidewalk
July 19, 2018
Seattle welcomes newest ride-hailing option, ReachNow
July 18, 2018
Rubicon's smart waste tech is now available on AWS marketplace
July 18, 2018
Seattle approves new bike-share regulations, prompting ofo exit
July 16, 2018
For some Baltimore residents, a smart city simply means more Wi-Fi access
July 13, 2018
WalletHub ranks DC as 'worst-run' US city
July 10, 2018
How TransitScreen helps city dwellers preserve a valuable asset: time
June 21, 2018
Rubicon brings smart waste tech to Montgomery, AL
June 20, 2018
Geotab's new website unlocks key infrastructure datasets
June 19, 2018
Exploring smart cities through the lens of female leaders
June 14, 2018
Ford announces City of Tomorrow Challenge winners
June 14, 2018
Mayors form coalition to push for federal marijuana regulatory reform
June 12, 2018
Detroit is now home to the 'World's Smartest Intersection'
June 11, 2018
Lyft's new app to integrate directly with public transit
June 8, 2018
Albuquerque, NM mayor: BRT fleet still not safe for use 'at any speed'
June 6, 2018
Is Kanye West the next affordable housing guru?
June 5, 2018
What Mary Meeker's 2018 trends report signals for smart cities
June 5, 2018
Deloitte: When planning a smart city, weigh funding vs. financing
June 4, 2018
Bloomberg Philanthropies launches $70M American Cities Climate Challenge
June 1, 2018
Coord unveils Routing API to support multimodal trip planning
May 30, 2018
Detroit considers virtual courses to increase public school enrollment
May 30, 2018
San Francisco opens applications for yearlong dockless scooter pilot
May 29, 2018
Silicon Valley, Bay Area may follow in Seattle's footsteps with head tax
May 25, 2018
Bloomberg invests $42M in What Works Cities; decries 'alternative facts'
May 24, 2018
Seattle repeals head tax amid heavy opposition
May 22, 2018
Lime launches bike-sharing on Native American territory, US military base
May 21, 2018
San Francisco leads list of top cities for blockchain jobs
May 18, 2018
C40 Cities launches global food waste management 'guide'
May 18, 2018
Siemens: Los Angeles must transform energy, transit systems to hit sustainability goals
May 17, 2018
From new name to new services, Lime makes a splash in May
May 16, 2018
DC Mayor Bowser calls for tiered ride-hailing tax system
May 16, 2018
100 Resilient Cities announces Data CoLab to advance master data platform
May 14, 2018
San Francisco to install smart trash receptacles citywide
May 11, 2018
USDOT selects 10 local governments, agencies for drone pilot program
May 10, 2018
URBAN-X chooses 7 startups to join newest accelerator cohort
May 10, 2018
Fort Collins, CO named best US city for biking
May 9, 2018
Nashville, TN immediately issues cease and desist letter to Bird
May 8, 2018
Lyft commits $1.5M to Relief Rides program
May 3, 2018
Austin cracks down on dockless bikes, scooters
April 30, 2018
NYC's Central Park becomes permanently car-free
April 23, 2018
Congress introduces $5.5M bill to modernize flood mapping
April 20, 2018
Lyft to make all rides carbon neutral through offset purchases
April 20, 2018
Via, Mobike partner for DC transportation bundle
April 19, 2018
Columbus, OH launches its Smart Columbus Operating System
April 19, 2018
Los Angeles, 6 other California cities top 'most polluted' list
April 19, 2018
Coord enhances mobility marketplace with release of Curbs, Tolls APIs
April 18, 2018
California lawmakers kill contentious housing bill
April 18, 2018
Drowsy driving is an inherent safety risk of ride-share, says sleep association
April 18, 2018
Houston wants to become a top city 'for startups and imaginative endeavors'
April 17, 2018
Boston shares RFI responses for municipal electricity aggregation program
April 17, 2018
San Francisco continues scooter confiscation as regulation brews
April 16, 2018
Update: Uber CEO calls on DC to make ride-share tax 'fair and equitable'
April 13, 2018
Winners of IDC Smart Cities North America Awards announced
April 13, 2018
Atlanta launches 'Open Checkbook' portal for expenditure transparency
April 11, 2018
Update: While Austin considers dockless bike pilot, dockless scooters arrive
April 6, 2018
NYC hires first chief privacy officer
April 4, 2018
London's blueprint for a digitized city, as drafted by its CDO
April 3, 2018
NYC announces cybersecurity initiative to protect mobile devices
April 2, 2018
Northeast states, automakers launch 'Drive Change. Drive Electric.' campaign
March 29, 2018
FirstNet debuts dedicated first responder network core
March 29, 2018
Baltimore 911 dispatch system hacked, prompting investigation
March 28, 2018
Uber shuts down self-driving operations in Arizona following fatal crash
March 27, 2018
Mayors call for local action on guns: 'We owe it to those who have lost their lives'
March 26, 2018
Update: Video of fatal AV collision raises questions about driver responsibility, tech
March 23, 2018
FBI investigating ransomware attack on Atlanta
March 23, 2018
180 US mayors call for use of solar energy in updated letter
March 22, 2018
Coronado, CA to begin impounding dockless bikes, fining companies
March 21, 2018
Los Angeles hired its first chief design officer. Will other cities follow suit?
March 19, 2018
NYC CTO Miguel Gamiño to leave public office
March 16, 2018
More than 100 mayors sign Cities Open Internet Pledge
March 15, 2018
London mayor: Governments 'sitting on their hands' while tech revolution happens
March 13, 2018
LimeBike rolls out its first electric scooters on East Coast
March 13, 2018
Lyft to begin testing AVs in California
March 9, 2018
Smart Cities Council announces 2018 Readiness Challenge grant winners
March 8, 2018
DC welcomes first Affordable Housing Preservation Officer
March 8, 2018
California DMV permits driverless shuttle to test on public roads
March 7, 2018
Lyft, Allscripts partner for healthcare platform
March 5, 2018
Stakeholders convene for USDOT public hearing on AV policy
March 2, 2018
Los Angeles imposes new speed limits under Vision Zero initiative
March 1, 2018
Waybots debuts dockless scooter service in DC
March 1, 2018
Baltimore mayor presents 5-year 'inclusive digital transformation' plan
Feb. 28, 2018
US mainland mayors to help rebuild Puerto Rico through Mayor Exchange
Feb. 28, 2018
Smart Fusion Poles to shine light on connectivity in Huntington Beach, CA
Feb. 27, 2018
ACLU of Maine attorney advises caution regarding Portland's smart city plans
Feb. 26, 2018
Gallup: 54% of US public 'unlikely' to use AVs
Feb. 23, 2018
Uber defends 'dynamic' features of new Express Pool service
Feb. 22, 2018
More than 230 US mayors oppose reversal of Clean Power Plan
Feb. 21, 2018
AT&T announces first 3 cities to receive mobile 5G in 2018
Feb. 21, 2018
New Orleans launches challenge to reduce downtown energy usage
Feb. 21, 2018
Update: Ofo, LimeBike launch in San Diego following legal action from city
Feb. 20, 2018
Lyft, Baltimore Bike Share partner to launch 5 branded 'transportation hubs'
Feb. 16, 2018
Bloomberg Philanthropies announces 14 finalists of 2018 Public Art Challenge
Feb. 15, 2018
Study: The top 20 cities for celebrating Valentine's Day
Feb. 14, 2018
Pittsburgh residents push back on Amazon HQ2: This is 'our city'
Feb. 13, 2018
100 Resilient Cities connects cities, experts with Resilience Accelerator
Feb. 12, 2018
Update: Uber, Waymo reach settlement in legal battle over AV tech
Feb. 12, 2018
No, Detroit is not banning Airbnb from residential zones
Feb. 9, 2018
Memphis welcomes 600-bike fleet for Explore Bike Share program
Feb. 9, 2018
Detroit quietly pushes Airbnb out of residential zones
Feb. 9, 2018
NBC to stream Olympics coverage on digital screens in 3 cities
Feb. 8, 2018
Lyft expands commuter benefits program to 18 cities
Feb. 6, 2018
Columbus, OH issues RFP for smart city data hub
Feb. 5, 2018
Sidewalk Labs' new platform feeds real-time transit data to navigation apps
Feb. 2, 2018
San Francisco issues RFQ for citywide fiber network
Feb. 2, 2018
15 mobility companies sign joint pledge to promote livable cities
Feb. 1, 2018
New Orleans committee unveils plan to explore smart city tech
Feb. 1, 2018
Uber to launch bike-share pilot in San Francisco
Feb. 1, 2018
Uber partners with Cincinnati to study, improve public transit
Jan. 31, 2018
California Gov. Brown outlines plan for 5M ZEVs by 2030
Jan. 30, 2018
Los Angeles earns first gold-level What Works Cities data certification
Jan. 29, 2018
Amazon asks cities for secrecy in HQ2 race
Jan. 26, 2018
Group of mayors, CEOs launch housing investment coalition
Jan. 26, 2018
London mayor seeks input on smart tech opportunities
Jan. 25, 2018
Boston Mayor Walsh to lead US Conference of Mayors housing committee
Jan. 25, 2018
Ofo disappointed by San Francisco dockless bike-share permit process
Jan. 24, 2018
NYC sues drug companies for $500M over role in opioid crisis
Jan. 24, 2018
UK appoints minister for loneliness to combat 'the sad reality of modern life'
Jan. 23, 2018
NYC congestion pricing plan to target for-hire vehicles
Jan. 22, 2018
Lyft 2018 Economic Impact Report touts rider trends, dip in car ownership
Jan. 19, 2018
Details of NYC congestion pricing proposal unveiled
Jan. 19, 2018
What Works Cities reaches goal of 100 municipal governments
Jan. 18, 2018
The state of smart city development in 7 charts
Jan. 18, 2018
Joining climate fight, Los Angeles considers suit against oil giants
Jan. 17, 2018
Sacramento, CA awarded $12M grant to expand microtransit service
Jan. 17, 2018
GM to introduce no-pedals AV, pending DOT support
Jan. 16, 2018
Will DC Metro's rush hour refund program become a model for other transit agencies?
Jan. 12, 2018
Bell Helicopter flaunts its flying taxi at CES
Jan. 11, 2018
Judge dismisses NYC lawsuit against 5 major oil companies
Jan. 11, 2018
San Antonio develops committee to advance smart city goals
Jan. 11, 2018
Inside the mind of Silicon Valley's chief privacy officer
Jan. 11, 2018
Ford's mobility service platform will help cities 'take back' their streets
Jan. 10, 2018
Motivate rolls out 250 e-bikes in San Francisco
Jan. 9, 2018
DC CDO to serve as CTO on an interim basis
Jan. 8, 2018
Study: Autonomous tech acceptance has spiked across globe
Jan. 8, 2018
California bill requires all new vehicles to be zero emissions by 2040
Jan. 5, 2018
Atlanta issues RFP to advance smart city 'strategic infrastructure initiative'
Jan. 4, 2018
California cities adjust to recreational marijuana legalization
Jan. 3, 2018
NYC to install 1,500 sidewalk barriers to protect pedestrians
Jan. 2, 2018
Arkansas commission calls for 'sustainable' P3 to advance data analytics
Dec. 29, 2017
10 additional cities sign Chicago Climate Charter
Dec. 28, 2017
Hawaii mayors commit to 100% renewable transportation by 2045
Dec. 26, 2017
Lyft partners with Aira to increase accessibility for blind riders
Dec. 22, 2017
Crime in the 30 largest US cities declined in 2017
Dec. 22, 2017
LimeBike touts benefits of dockless bike-share in year-end report
Dec. 21, 2017
New York City Council passes bill to address algorithmic discrimination
Dec. 20, 2017
AT&T kicks off 'largest' 5G trial in Waco, TX
Dec. 20, 2017
Transit agencies test bomb-detection tech at rail stations
Dec. 18, 2017
How the GOP tax overhaul could affect cities
Dec. 18, 2017
21% of city CIOs plan to expand tech teams in 2018
Dec. 15, 2017
Lyft launches services in Toronto
Dec. 14, 2017
Microsoft to invest $50M of AI tech in climate change program
Dec. 13, 2017
San Francisco rolls out citywide demand-based parking prices
Dec. 11, 2017
Lyft now offering self-driving rides in Boston
Dec. 8, 2017
Virginia's I-66 implements extreme toll pricing to alter driver behavior
Dec. 7, 2017
Utility of the Year: Austin Energy
Dec. 4, 2017
Infrastructure Advancement of the Year: LinkNYC
Dec. 4, 2017
Transit Trend of the Year: Ride-sharing services
Dec. 4, 2017
City of the Year: Washington, DC
Dec. 4, 2017
Rising Star: Cary, NC
Dec. 4, 2017
The Smart Cities Dive Awards for 2017
Dec. 4, 2017
GM to launch fleet of autonomous ride-sharing vehicles in 2019
Dec. 1, 2017
Verizon to roll out 5G broadband service across select cities in 2018
Dec. 1, 2017
Protesters call for safer bike lanes in Philadelphia
Nov. 30, 2017
Albuquerque, NM celebrates soft launch of electric BRT service
Nov. 30, 2017
Gallup partners with Tulsa, OK for index to measure city vitality
Nov. 29, 2017
Boston begins initiative to become carbon neutral by 2050
Nov. 28, 2017
Government of Canada launches Smart Cities Challenge
Nov. 28, 2017
Miami Mayor: City faces a 'new generation' of civic leadership
Nov. 22, 2017
Columbus, OH alters plans for Smart City Challenge grant money
Nov. 21, 2017
Cities look to replace street parking with ride-share zones
Nov. 20, 2017
Philips Lighting announces social impact analytics app
Nov. 16, 2017
Houston unveils 20-year plan to rebuild its downtown
Nov. 15, 2017
Cisco rolls out $1B city financing program, changes to Kinetic platform
Nov. 14, 2017
8 Smart City Expo World Congress speakers to follow this week
Nov. 13, 2017
Bill Gates is building his own smart city in Arizona
Nov. 13, 2017
Report: Chicago risks falling behind other cities in transit growth
Nov. 10, 2017
Uber partners with NASA to bring flying taxis to cities
Nov. 10, 2017
Lessons from the Las Vegas driverless shuttle 'crash'
Nov. 9, 2017
Election 2017: The cities facing new leadership and legislation
Nov. 8, 2017
Atlanta pilots 'Rides to Wellness' program to increase healthcare access
Nov. 6, 2017
Report: 51% of city residents have mixed feelings about the sharing economy
Nov. 3, 2017
San Francisco outlines comprehensive flood resilience strategy
Nov. 3, 2017
How Louisville, KY is driving the trend of data-centric traffic optimization
Nov. 2, 2017
IoT leaders will 'salivate' over opportunities in Indiana, says local mayor
Nov. 2, 2017
3 charts that illustrate the health impact of global climate change
Nov. 1, 2017
Cisco launches State Digital Acceleration program in Michigan
Oct. 31, 2017
Study: NYC home to most sustainable urban transit in North America
Oct. 30, 2017
New York MTA approves $573M 'tap-and-go' fare payment upgrade
Oct. 26, 2017
Cincinnati announces RFP for mobile-friendly transit data tool
Oct. 26, 2017
Parking network AirGarage wins Phoenix Smart City Hack
Oct. 25, 2017
12 major cities sign declaration to promote clean transit
Oct. 23, 2017
Toronto officially announces Sidewalk Labs as smart city partner
Oct. 19, 2017
Lyft zooms past Uber to become first ride-share in all 50 states
Oct. 17, 2017
Cities are growing so quickly that 'megacity' may face redefinition
Oct. 12, 2017
Hoping to build a more secure city? Follow these 5 steps
Oct. 11, 2017
Report: Urban greening is the key to improving public health
Oct. 3, 2017
ACEEE: Massachusetts tops energy efficiency scorecard for 7th-consecutive year
Oct. 3, 2017
The 3 keys to city inclusivity: Collaboration, access and P3s
Sept. 14, 2017
Tesla unveils first city-based Superchargers in Chicago and Boston
Sept. 13, 2017
Poll: Minneapolis, Dallas residents are happiest with city cleanliness
Sept. 7, 2017
Keep America Beautiful launches resiliency fund in response to Harvey, Irma
Sept. 7, 2017
The 500-year storm: Quantifying Harvey's destruction
Aug. 31, 2017
Urbanova partners with Gallup to identify projects that matter to citizens
Aug. 31, 2017
Texas cities may face years of debris cleanup in wake of Hurricane Harvey
Aug. 28, 2017
Report: Paving roads with cigarette butts could reduce waste, thermal conductivity
Aug. 15, 2017
Johns Hopkins report highlights Baltimore's food system resilience
Aug. 10, 2017
Seattle hires first smart city coordinator to manage policies, networks
July 25, 2017
Q&A: CityBase works to take the headache out of government and resident interactions
July 20, 2017
Mayor releases Lincoln Environmental Action Plan to 'green' Nebraska's capital
July 13, 2017
US Ignite adds 5 cities to network of Smart Gigabit Communities
July 6, 2017
What is the definition of a smart city? 8 industry leaders weigh in
June 29, 2017
10 smart cities-related Twitter accounts to follow right now
June 13, 2017
Los Angeles to fuel transit buses with renewable natural gas
June 8, 2017
Study: Traffic flow significantly improves with AVs on the road
May 18, 2017
ACEEE: 32 cities improve energy efficiency score; Boston tops list
May 16, 2017
Podcast: Is mixed waste processing the key to higher diversion rates?
May 12, 2017
NYC encourages locals to 'make the basket' in anti-litter campaign
May 9, 2017
Startup introduces 'Internet of Groceries' to push sales while reducing waste
May 7, 2017
New Mexico landfill invests in drone tech to improve monitoring, save money
May 1, 2017
Dallas siren hacking indicates need for secure tech infrastructure
April 12, 2017
SCS Engineers CIO: Industrywide drone adoption is 'a few years out'
March 31, 2017
Activists build 'cup monster' to protest Starbucks' recycling efforts
March 24, 2017

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