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Federal infrastructure spendingWhat's in the infrastructure bill for smart cities?
The Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation grant program would offer funds to governments for new tech demo projects pertaining to transportation, energy efficiency and connectivity.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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Hope renewed for Chicago-St. Louis high-speed rail
A new Illinois commission could accelerate development of high-speed rail in the state, as U.S. passenger rail is poised to receive a $66 billion injection from the bipartisan infrastructure deal.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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NYC Meatpacking District to adopt open streets permanently
As U.S. cities have struggled to maintain the open streets programs they implemented during the pandemic, the Manhattan neighborhood has embraced the concept with plans to close six blocks to vehicle traffic.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 11, 2021 -
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'An enormous lift': Biden's goal of 50% EV sales by 2030 will test supply chains, utilities, experts say
Biden's lofty goal will run in tandem to investments in EV infrastructure. But other supports, like to manufacturing supply chains, are needed as well.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 11, 2021 -
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Postmates strikes nearly $1M deal with Seattle over gig worker claims
The city claims the company violated an ordinance requiring it provide its gig workers with paid sick and safe time.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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Supreme Court ends CDC's eviction moratorium
The decision comes as new data shows that states and localities have distributed just 11% of the federal rent relief dollars, intended to prevent eviction for millions of U.S. residents.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Aug. 27, 2021 -
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Massachusetts Supreme Court blocks Uber, Lyft-backed gig worker ballot measure
The effort, backed by major gig economy leaders, would have classified workers as independent contractors rather than employees.
By Chris Teale • Updated June 21, 2022 -
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Q&AIt's 'unsexy' but effective when micromobility companies partner with cities, one CEO says
Drop Mobility CEO Qiming Weng discusses the company's approach to creating a sustainable transportation fleet for cities.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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Federal infrastructure spendingReport: More than a third of US bridges are structurally deficient. It could take decades to fix them.
As the Senate advances a bipartisan infrastructure bill, bridges in urban areas continue to deteriorate. Here are three that exemplify the urgency.
By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 3, 2021 -
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Deep Dive10 ways the PRO Act could change the game for employers and organized labor
Currently being considered in the Senate, the bill would strengthen the ability of unions, including those of public sector workers, to form and collectively bargain.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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Deep DiveCalifornia's first AV public passenger service could provide key industry and market data
General Motors-owned Cruise will operate the first-ever driverless car service in the state. Others in the space said they hope to learn a lot — including how the public reacts — from its efforts.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 2, 2021 -
Partnerships, sustained federal help key to ending 'digital redlining,' city leaders say
COVID-19 exacerbated inequitable access to high-speed internet, but long-term federal funding and partnering with telecommunications companies could help, speakers said at a Route Fifty virtual event last week.
By Chris Teale • July 30, 2021 -
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Federal infrastructure spendingSenate votes to advance bill with $550B for aging US infrastructure
Far smaller than Biden's American Jobs Plan, the bipartisan bill will next enter a phase of debates and amendments.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated July 29, 2021 -
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Despite limited participation, advocates see potential for Northeast transportation cap-and-invest plan
Only four of the over a dozen original participants of the Transportation and Climate Initiative signed on to a final program to cut transportation emissions. Backers say there's still a bright future.
By Jason Plautz • July 29, 2021 -
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'We have got to do something': Cities behind on climate goals as extreme weather worsens
Funding, staffing shortfalls and a lack of buy-in from city workers are impeding progress, a Bloomberg Associates report states.
By Danielle McLean • July 27, 2021 -
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Queens is on a quest to become a 'smart borough'
A recently elected borough president aims to transform Queens. But one expert cautions the need for a "thoughtful, intentional and iterative" strategy, as smart city planning is "not for the faint of heart."
By Katie Pyzyk • July 26, 2021 -
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Resilience roles go mainstream, as cities seek more climate adaptation resources
"Chief resilience officer" was a novel title a decade ago but is now a fixture in many major local governments looking to coordinate preparedness and response in the face of increasingly common, and costly, extreme weather.
By Maria Rachal • Updated Aug. 10, 2021 -
Challenge to Berkeley gas regulation dismissed, a win for cities in carbon emissions fight
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit last week that challenged the city's restrictions on natural gas in new low-rise residential buildings, a major boost for local governments looking to follow suit.
By Chris Teale • July 16, 2021 -
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Global cities still falling short on governance of smart city tech: report
As many localities adopt new technologies, they often lack basic governance policies around data privacy, accessibility and cybersecurity, according to a World Economic Forum report.
By Jason Plautz • July 15, 2021 -
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What Works Cities awards 4 cities top honors for data usage
The Bloomberg Philanthropies nonprofit arm recognized 16 cities total for improving city services and promoting civic engagement with data, key factors for a strong COVID-19 response.
By Chris Teale • July 14, 2021 -
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Too few companies advocate for climate-friendly policies despite lofty goals: report
Only around 40% of the country's top 100 firms lobby for green legislation, according to sustainability nonprofit Ceres. We have "run out of time to waste," a spokesperson said.
By Chris Teale • July 13, 2021 -
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Transit workers risk 'great ambush' without federal investment in training, labor leaders say
The INVEST in America Act provides funding for the first national training center for transportation workers, which leaders say will be crucial in addressing a skills gap and a shrinking worker pipeline.
By Chris Teale • July 6, 2021 -
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3 smart-city groups across Arizona, Texas form multistate collaboration
The three regional cooperatives, the North Texas Innovation Alliance, the Connective and the Southern Arizona Smart Region, will work together to advance funding models and promote new technology.
By Jason Plautz • July 1, 2021 -
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Final eviction moratorium extension provides 'breathing room' for cities
The extension comes as millions are behind on rent. The White House followed it with actions to help state and local governments avoid a wave of evictions, an issue discussed at a recent Eviction Lab and Pew Charitable Trusts event.
By Cailin Crowe • June 30, 2021 -
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Q&AHow a 'Digital City Hall' helped Santa Monica, California, work through COVID-19
Once "drowning under paper," CIO Joseph Cevetello said the city government's strategic planning around technology prepared it for the sharp transition to remote work, even with a 30% workforce reduction.
By Chris Teale • June 25, 2021
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