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Transportation groups call for national VMT program
In a letter to House and Senate committee leaders, the coalition said a vehicle miles traveled program would be the best alternative to gas taxes, but others are reluctant due to potential impacts on rural drivers.
By Chris Teale • April 16, 2021 -
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New York City announces winners of e-scooter pilot
The city's Department of Transportation awarded Veo, Lime and Bird coveted permits for a pilot program in a section of the East Bronx.
By Chris Teale , Cailin Crowe • April 14, 2021 -
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The Smart Cities Dive Outlook on 2021
As government leaders continue to reflect on the challenges of 2020, the team at Smart Cities Dive has outlined key trends and technologies likely to take hold in the year ahead.
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Virginia launches statewide IoT cybersecurity contest
As some state and local governments look to actively bolster their IoT networks, Gov. Ralph Northam announced the competition to leverage in-state students and faculty at the Smart Cities Connect virtual conference Tuesday.
By Chris Teale • April 14, 2021 -
'Failing' US infrastructure needs new purpose beyond shovel-ready efforts: report
The Brookings Institution said federal investment should prioritize outcomes like equity over financing specific projects, supporting an overall mindset shift about the role of infrastructure.
By Chris Teale • April 13, 2021 -
Florin, Fabrice. (2016). "Oakland Visit" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
California launches its first-ever statewide homelessness data repository
By consolidating data, the system aims to help inform policy decisions following a 7% increase in the state's homeless population last year.
By Cailin Crowe • April 12, 2021 -
jimmyweee. (2016). "Baltimore" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Baltimore resilience corps could be model for cities
Local leaders, the Rockefeller Foundation and other partners shared learning lessons from the corps' first six months, including how to leverage the program post-pandemic.
By Cailin Crowe • April 09, 2021 -
It's time to 'redefine what infrastructure is,' says USCM president
Louisville, KY Mayor Greg Fischer said in a webinar that President Biden's American Jobs Plan will ready the U.S. for the future and "unleash" innovation.
By Chris Teale • April 08, 2021 -
U.S. Conference of Mayors virtual meeting: https://usmayors.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_shTXlYtwTV6xB9f4TmNalw
US mayors gather to address surge of anti-Asian violence in cities
With such hate crimes increasing 150% across 16 major cities in 2020, federal and local leaders discussed possible solutions at a recent U.S. Conference of Mayors panel.
By Cailin Crowe • April 07, 2021 -
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Local governments set record for new renewable energy procurement in 2020, groups report
Transactions last year grew renewable capacity 23% from 2019's totals, according to World Resources Institute and Rocky Mountain Institute data.
By Chris Teale • April 05, 2021 -
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How the American Jobs Plan aims to shape 4 pillars of city infrastructure
The administration's package looks to inject billions of dollars into the country's digital infrastructure, water, transportation and housing needs, with emphasis on racial equity and climate resilience.
By Smart Cities Dive Team • April 01, 2021 -
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Singapore tops global smart city rankings again, NYC leads US
Meanwhile, Columbus, OH reached No. 11 in the Eden Strategy Institute's latest standings due to coordinated efforts with Smart Columbus.
By Chris Teale • April 01, 2021 -
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LA, Philadelphia and DC compost leaders look to better leverage city park sites
As municipally supported composting grows in some parts of the country, panelists at a U.S. Composting Council event discussed solutions to common roadblocks in using parklands for such programs.
By Maria Rachal • March 31, 2021 -
Few mayors expect to keep COVID-inspired changes to public spaces, survey finds
The Menino Survey of Mayors found that although leaders predict residents will spend more time outside, only 6% of mayors plan to keep recent changes to those spaces like closed roads and new bike lanes.
By Chris Teale • March 31, 2021 -
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Deep DiveSatellite internet: digital divide solution or 'science experiment'?
SpaceX and Amazon have said the technology can help rural America get online, but opponents say it's unproven and not worthy of federal investment.
By Chris Teale • March 30, 2021 -
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Auto leaders urge adoption of 'common language' for AV safety
The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium — which counts Ford, Daimler and Lyft among its members — outlined performance metrics for developers to inspire public confidence in self-driving cars.
By Chris Teale • March 29, 2021 -
The smart city tech most at risk for cyberattacks: report
University of California at Berkeley researchers said certain traffic lights and emergency alert systems are among the most vulnerable.
By Chris Teale • March 26, 2021 -
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New coalition calls on Biden admin to prioritize electrified transportation
CHARGE, a group of 37 organizations, is urging EV charging infrastructure be especially deployed in communities traditionally underserved by transportation or that have struggled with pollution burdens.
By Chris Teale • March 25, 2021 -
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Community-led design of public spaces could have 'ripple effect' in COVID recovery: report
Analysis of public spaces in Detroit; Philadelphia; San Jose, CA; and Akron, OH by the Knight Foundation and design firm Gehl found successful and resilient programming could have long-term effects after the pandemic.
By Chris Teale • March 24, 2021 -
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Pedestrian deaths set for record high despite 16.5% driving drop: GHSA
Pedestrian deaths increased 20% in the first half of 2020, with Kansas seeing the highest increase at 286%, followed by Rhode Island at 233%.
By Chris Teale • March 23, 2021 -
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Climate-driven water infrastructure failures risk becoming 'business as usual'
Monday's World Water Day comes one month after extreme weather wreaked havoc on Texas' water supply, an event that experts warn could become the new normal if leaders fail to invest in resiliency.
By Chris Teale • March 22, 2021 -
Cities turn to resilience corps as pandemic recovery tactic
San Jose, CA is the latest major city to embrace the initiative, which provides jobs and skills training to residents hardest-hit by the pandemic.
By Chris Teale • March 22, 2021 -
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Help wanted: Transport startups hire for 'sweet spot' between tech and policy
Companies like Waymo and Aurora are staffing up with Washington insiders as the autonomy sector seeks leaders who can tackle the intersection of public opinion and public policy.
By S.L. Fuller • March 19, 2021 -
Crider, Anthony. (2021). "Rent Relief Protest" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Smart Cities Dive.
CDC extends national eviction moratorium through June
The most recent extension to the ban was set to expire in just a couple days, threatening to create an "unprecedented wave of evictions."
By Cailin Crowe • UPDATED: March 29, 2021 at 9:37 a.m. -
Arizona utility opposes legislation barring state regulators from decarbonization mandate
As with many other states, Arizona is embroiled in a debate about the extent of regulators' authority when it comes to decarbonization.
By Emma Penrod • March 17, 2021 -
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Waterfront Toronto to design 'complete community' after Sidewalk Labs split
The group launched a competition to find a new development partner, seeking a plan that includes affordable housing and support for aging in place.
By Cailin Crowe • March 17, 2021
