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California autonomous vehicle bill advances as legislators worry about heavy-duty truck safety
If the proposed law passes, a human operator could need to be onboard heavy-duty, autonomous trucks in the Golden State until at least Jan. 1, 2029.
By David Taube • June 7, 2023 -
How Panasonic is working on connected-vehicle technology in three states
The Panasonic Smart Mobility office’s goal for these real-world projects is to demonstrate the use of vehicle-to-everything technologies at scale and help prepare cities and states for the rollout of connected vehicles.
By Dan Zukowski • June 5, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
shulz via Getty ImagesTrendlineAI in Local Government
City officials are using AI-powered tools for everything from public safety to fiscal management.
By Smart Cities Dive staff -
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How to move to a citizen-focused engagement model
How to move to a citizen-focused engagement model
By Amy Rall • June 2, 2023 -
Robotaxi companies are expanding existing operations — and coming soon to new cities
Despite pushback from the city of San Francisco, two companies received approval to operate driverless ride-hailing vehicles for paying passengers anywhere in the city at any time.
By Dan Zukowski • June 1, 2023 -
Wildfire ‘smelling sensors’ could help first responders protect at-risk communities
A new initiative in Oakland, California, is part of a larger Homeland Security Department effort to understand the potential of environmental sensors.
By Ysabelle Kempe • June 1, 2023 -
Ransomware group messes with Texas
A trio of ransomware attacks targeting the Dallas metro area have the hallmarks of a targeted campaign. They also underscore a very real problem: society is becoming desensitized to disruption.
By Matt Kapko • May 30, 2023 -
How AI can advance, harm transportation equity
“Responsible AI” is critical because “AI has the potential to either exacerbate or alleviate existing biases and discrimination in transportation,” one researcher said during a Transportation Research Board webinar.
By Kalena Thomhave • May 29, 2023 -
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2022 Crown Communities Award winner: Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts’ jury selection system
2022 Crown Communities Award winner: Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts’ jury selection system
By Andy Castillo • May 26, 2023 -
Greenhouse gas emissions tracking project addresses ‘flawed’ approach cities use now, researchers say
City Climate Intelligence can provide free, near-real-time information on greenhouse gas emissions at the city, neighborhood, building and street level.
By Ysabelle Kempe • May 26, 2023 -
Shared micromobility companies recommended model regulations. Here’s what they didn’t mention.
Bird, Lime, Spin and Superpedestrian’s recommendations largely leave out safety, infrastructure and community engagement concerns, researchers and micromobility consultants said.
By Michael Brady • May 26, 2023 -
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How to leverage digital tools to drive innovation in government
How to leverage digital tools to drive innovation in government
By Mike Szczesny • May 25, 2023 -
Why cities are investing in government-run gig work platforms
Long Beach, California, was the first U.S. city to launch its own gig-work platform. Now others are considering following suit.
By Gaby Galvin • May 24, 2023 -
Collecting data to support energy-burdened communities poses unique challenges, experts say
Census data isn’t collected often enough to reflect neighborhood demographic shifts, and asking communities to self-report can present additional burdens, panelists said at a clean energy summit.
By Diana DiGangi • May 24, 2023 -
Salary ranges are growing in tech hub job postings, Indeed finds
California and Washington were home to seven of the top 10 areas with the largest one-year salary range increases, the employment website found. Both states have large technology talent hubs, including San Francisco and Seattle.
By Roberto Torres • May 23, 2023 -
Dallas under pressure as Royal ransomware group threatens leak
By listing Dallas on its leak site on the dark web, Royal rebutted the city’s claims that data was not compromised during the attack.
By Matt Kapko • May 22, 2023 -
Dallas courts still closed 2 weeks post-ransomware attack
Continued outages also prevent police from accessing data, severely impacting efforts to reduce crime as summer approaches, Police Chief Eddie Garcia said.
By Matt Kapko • May 18, 2023 -
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Zero trust is a great strategy but a terrible name
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 monthl...
By Dr. Alan R. Shark • May 17, 2023 -
Q&A
How NYC is preparing its infrastructure for extreme weather
Thu-Loan Dinh, who helps lead infrastructure design for the city’s Department of Design and Construction, discusses the agency’s biggest resilience concerns and how to address them.
By Julie Strupp • May 17, 2023 -
NREL energy audit tool may help cities meet climate, building decarbonization goals
Local governments often lack the staff and resources to conduct energy audits on thousands of buildings, an engineer at the National Renewable Energy Lab said, but technology can help overcome those challenges.
By Joe Burns • May 16, 2023 -
A ‘tech hub’ in your city? Commerce Department launches application process for $500M in grants
The program will focus on key technology areas such as artificial intelligence and batteries. Its first phase will designate at least 20 “tech hubs” with the potential to be globally competitive innovation centers in the next decade.
By Ysabelle Kempe • May 15, 2023 -
How Bird, Lime, Spin and Superpedestrian want cities to regulate shared e-bikes and scooters
The companies’ recommendations come as many shared micromobility pilots end, and local governments make them permanent.
By Michael Brady • May 15, 2023 -
Sponsored by Rubicon
How Rubicon and Esri helped Columbus optimize waste collection
Rubicon and Esri teamed up to optimize waste collection and cut wait times by two-thirds in Columbus.
May 15, 2023 -
Chicago environmental justice order signed as mayor’s term ends
The order requires the completion of a citywide environmental justice data project, creates a new environmental justice coordinator role and calls for community engagement standards.
By Ysabelle Kempe • May 12, 2023 -
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Dallas ransomware attack shuts down systems, forces public safety to use backup communication protocols
Dallas ransomware attack shuts down systems, forces public safety to use backup communication protocols
By Andy Castillo • May 11, 2023 -
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Digital Government Adoption Index Report
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.Govt. agen...
May 10, 2023