Governance
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3 keys to creating behavioral change in cities: report
Effective relationships, parallel strategies and communication with target audiences are all crucial for systemic behavioral change, according to a new report from Meeting of the Minds.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 20, 2020 -
Deep DiveOutpacing an outbreak: How tech helps cities handle public health threats
AI, analytics and drones are among the technologies used to respond to health crises like coronavirus, though regulatory and privacy concerns have posed obstacles for cities.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 20, 2020 -
LADOT wins appeal in data-sharing dispute with Uber
A hearing officer said LADOT was right to suspend Jump bikes and scooters over Uber's lack of compliance with the city's Mobility Data Specifications, but the battle is far from over.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 13, 2020 -
Officials: Federal AV law should not stop cities from regulating tech
At a House hearing, speakers opposed new federal AV legislation that would preempt state and local AV laws, with many sharing concerns regarding safety provisions.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Deep DiveHow hyperloop could stand apart from existing transit modes
Hyperloop has the potential to naturally compete in the marketplace while offering something new — as long as companies can overcome regulatory and financing challenges.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Judge approves $26B Sprint, T-Mobile merger
A judge rejected a major lawsuit to block the deal, clearing the final legal hurdle for a proposal that could accelerate nationwide 5G deployment.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 11, 2020 -
Austin, TX traffic fatalities nearly triple in January
The city's already-high rate of traffic deaths point to many of the same Vision Zero challenges that cities are grappling with as they start the new year.
By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 11, 2020 -
London's first resilience strategy plans for Brexit, climate change
The strategy, developed under 100 Resilient Cities, reaches across government silos to plan for threats including food, water and cybersecurity.
By Jason Plautz • Feb. 10, 2020 -
Congress ramps up scrutiny on recycling amid renewed calls for federal help
The collapse of international end markets and heightened concerns over the struggles U.S. cities face have changed the conversation around recycling.
By E.A. Crunden • Feb. 10, 2020 -
OpinionDallas should embrace scooters and reject arbitrary regulations
To make Dallas more accessible and clean, city council should increase the number of scooters allowed on the streets and steer clear from unreasonable ordinances.
By Chris Marchese • Feb. 10, 2020 -
Global competition will offer paid cybersecurity pilot
As cities face a growing number of costly cyberattacks, the Leading Cities competition will provide one city with a pre-paid pilot to secure its digital infrastructure.
By Jason Plautz • Feb. 07, 2020 -
Smart Columbus introduces self-driving shuttles to opportunity zone
Two electric shuttles will operate for free in the city's Linden neighborhood through what's said to be the country's first self-driving shuttle service in a residential area.
By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 07, 2020 -
It took 2 years for federal agencies to meet a 45-day cybersecurity directive
The Government Accountability Office said in a report that the Department of Homeland Security "lacks a risk-based approach" to ensuring agencies are mitigating cybersecurity risks.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Feb. 06, 2020 -
Sacramento to grow local economy through Economic Gardening pilot
Mayor Darrell Steinberg said he wants the city to stop relying on "attracting corporate headquarters," and instead focus on expanding local, young businesses.
By Jason Plautz • Feb. 05, 2020 -
Los Angeles, London team on 'Innovator Cities' network
The partnership aims to identify common transportation problems faced around the world and develop solutions that can work in any market.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 05, 2020 -
$25M fund targets Baltimore's underinvested neighborhoods
The Arctaris Baltimore fund will offer loans of up to $5 million to businesses in historically underserved neighborhoods to keep them afloat and active.
By Jason Plautz • Feb. 03, 2020 -
Deep DiveThe 2028 Olympics has sparked a transportation revamp in LA
When hundreds of thousands of visitors descend on Los Angeles for the Games, the city hopes they will be met with swift, accommodating and clean transportation.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 03, 2020 -
Regional consortium to reverse-engineer tech adoption in Phoenix area
The Greater Phoenix Connective, which claims to be the country's largest smart region, will bring together university, public, private and community members to adopt tech solutions at scale.
By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 03, 2020 -
San Antonio embraces risk-taking with 'R&D League'
The group will advise the city on making data-driven decisions using private sector research practices. "Sticking to the status quo doesn't work anymore," said the city's chief innovation officer.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 30, 2020 -
House Dems put climate at center of $760B infrastructure plan
The Moving Forward Framework would invest heavily in roads, transit and water systems, with efforts to cut emissions woven throughout.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 30, 2020 -
Deep DiveThe cost and confusion of cleaning PFAS contamination
A lack of federal regulations has left cities scrambling to understand the health risks of PFAS and the most cost-effective ways to get it out of drinking water.
By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 29, 2020 -
Carmel, IN's secret to reducing traffic fatalities? Roundabouts
The city's more than 120 roundabouts have helped bring Carmel's traffic fatality rate to about six times below the national average.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 28, 2020 -
New York Gov. Cuomo gives e-bikes, scooters a second chance
The governor proposed a new bill that reinforces safety measures left out of failed legislation last month, such as helmet requirements.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 27, 2020 -
New York City bans cashless stores
New York City is now the largest city in the U.S. to ban cash-free stores, joining Philadelphia, San Francisco and New Jersey.
By Julie Littman • Jan. 24, 2020 -
A 'crisis of epic proportion': West Coast mayors address homelessness
Leaders convened on a panel at the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting for a frank discussion on how cities can confront the homelessness crisis.
By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 24, 2020
