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US reviewing security of connected vehicles linked to certain countries
The proposed rulemaking aims to shield transportation from foreign national security threats connected to countries such as China, Iran, North Korea and Russia.
By David Taube • March 12, 2024 -
Why Walmart sees drone delivery taking flight
The retailer is expanding drone delivery to up to 1.8 million additional households, linking the option to stores across more than 30 towns and municipalities in the Dallas-Forth Worth area.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 11, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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City officials are using AI-powered tools for everything from public safety to fiscal management.
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Automated traffic enforcement is growing. How are cities using it?
Cameras that cities use to catch drivers speeding, running red lights and blocking bus and bike lanes have “public perception and policy obstacles to overcome,” a safety official said.
By Dan Zukowski • March 11, 2024 -
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Transformation for the future: Technology is helping entities rise to the challenges of a changing world
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Government...
By Tammy Rimes, MPA • March 8, 2024 -
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Three tips for improving cybersecurity posture
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.New year, ...
By Wayne Dorris • March 7, 2024 -
Robotaxi expansion approved in California over local objections
Waymo can begin operating driverless robotaxis immediately in Los Angeles and on the San Francisco peninsula following a March 1 decision by the California Public Utilities Commission.
By Dan Zukowski • March 5, 2024 -
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Unique aspects of data incident response in local government
Unique aspects of data incident response in local government
By Stephen Piepgrass, Sadia Mirza, Whitney Shephard, Gene Fishel • March 1, 2024 -
As they buy tech, cities want mobile systems that perform multiple tasks in all kinds of settings
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.As they bu...
By Michael Keating • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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AI will change the affordable housing conversation for good
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The defini...
By Vidur Gupta • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Climate risk planning portal from Argonne National Lab gets new features
The portal uses one of the world's largest supercomputers to model climate change hazards. Now, communities can use it to predict impacts on vulnerable populations and infrastructure.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Waymo updated its vehicle software after ‘rare scenario’ in Phoenix
The action comes as federal regulators increase scrutiny of AV ride-hailing companies’ safety measures following a Cruise incident last fall.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Sponsored by Rubicon
Sweeping changes: How Rubicon is transforming urban street operations
Efficient street sweeping is critical for maintaining cleanliness, runoff, and public safety.
By Rubicon • Feb. 20, 2024 -
How 3 cities are improving snow removal with software
More transparency, equity and efficiency come from systems that optimize and prioritize plows and provide real-time road data during winter storms, these cities say.
By Paige Gross • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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The chief artificial intelligence officer: A blueprint for state and local government?
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Late last ...
By Dr. Alan R. Shark • Feb. 13, 2024 -
For faster emergency response, New York’s fire department looks to AI
The FDNY is testing an artificial intelligence-driven project to help emergency vehicles avoid traffic and other roadblocks on the way to life-threatening emergencies.
By Paige Gross • Feb. 13, 2024 -
Cities and counties should install technology systems that keep pace as the enterprise grows
Local governments should maintain flexibility when acquiring new technology systems, says Raffaelle Breaks, chief product officer at Unite Us, a software company that offers an integrated suite of social care solutions to governments and other organizations.
By Michael Keating • Feb. 9, 2024 -
For US aerial trams, the sky’s the limit
Aerial cable cars remain rare for U.S. urban transportation, but cities and private groups see them as a novel solution to traffic woes.
By Adina Solomon • Feb. 9, 2024 -
Senators introduce bill to prevent use of algorithms to raise rent
The bill follows a series of lawsuits about whether property management software has allowed property owners to indirectly coordinate rent prices.
By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 8, 2024 -
Autonomous delivery bot company raises $90M, reaches $230M in total funding
Starship Technologies will use the additional funding to expand operations, enter new markets and develop its AI technology.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 7, 2024 -
New York City to pilot automated collection of large waste containers for high-density buildings
Department of Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch described this as the biggest advance for local waste collection technology in decades as the city continues its push toward containerization.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 6, 2024 -
China-linked hackers primed to attack US critical infrastructure, FBI director says
The attacks could target infrastructure such as water treatment plants, oil and natural gas pipelines, transportation systems and the electric grid, warned top cybersecurity officials.
By David Jones • Feb. 2, 2024 -
US cities’ outlook for 2024
Cities are pushing ahead on innovative bids to build more sustainable, safe and equitable communities, but many of the roadblocks they face likely aren't going anywhere.
By Smart Cities Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2024 -
GM CEO: ‘We are committed to Cruise’
Despite investigations, ongoing safety concerns and a $2.7 billion loss last year for the robotaxi unit, General Motors CEO Mary Barra insists the “technology is sound.”
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Drones are changing emergency response in this Pacific Northwest city
Bellevue, Washington, has used drones to monitor crowd safety on Independence Day, locate a person fleeing arrest and photograph a car crash scene.
By Paige Gross • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Avoiding bumps in the road when designing AI-powered traffic management systems
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Since its ...
By Henry Martel • Jan. 26, 2024