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    Portland, Oregon, to pilot zero-emission delivery zone

    The project could help the city reduce climate pollution and improve public health, the Portland Bureau of Transportation said. Portland received nearly $2 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the project.

    By Max Garland • May 9, 2023
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    Dallas restores core emergency dispatch systems after ransomware attack

    “At this point, we do not have evidence or indication that there has been data removed during this attack,” Dallas CIO Bill Zielinski told city officials Monday.

    By Matt Kapko • May 9, 2023
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    Smart Cities Technology and Data

    Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
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    Uber and Lyft ridership accelerates in Q1

    “After lagging other regions in the recovery through 2021 and 2022, the ride-share category in the US & Canada is now growing faster in 2023,” Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said.

    By Michael Brady • May 5, 2023
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    Dallas ransomware attack causes critical service outages

    Websites for the city and Dallas Police Department, which serves a population of nearly 1.3 million people, currently show error pages.

    By Matt Kapko • May 4, 2023
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    How governments are updating ‘operational technologies,’ including AI, and the challenges that remain: survey

    Over half of the survey respondents reported their agency plans to upgrade systems by 2025, a Center for Digital Government and Samsara survey found. Operational efficiency and cost savings are a big reason why.

    By Michael Brady • May 4, 2023
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    California spent $1.3B in cap-and-trade funds on climate, equity projects in 2022

    The California Climate Investments funding addressed affordable housing, transportation, energy costs, extreme heat, fire, access to clean drinking water and more, a California Air Resources Board official said.

    By Kalena Thomhave • May 2, 2023
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    Mobility could be transformed by 2035, with US car sales dropping 30%: report

    As cities and consumers move toward new mobility options, “the mobility ecosystem will most likely undergo a transformation not seen since the early days of the automobile,” a McKinsey report says.

    By Michael Brady • May 2, 2023
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    Delivery robot expansion hampered by ‘regulatory nightmare’

    While no states outright ban delivery bots, tech developers have decided to take a cautious approach to expansion rather than flood the market with robots and risk backlash.

    By Max Garland • April 28, 2023
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    Uber, Lyft more responsive to ride demand than taxis are during emergencies: study

    “In light of our findings, service providers and city planners should reevaluate and improve their mobility platform, particularly under emergencies, disasters and hazards,” one researcher said.

    By Michael Brady • April 28, 2023
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    Improving the competitiveness of U.S. smart cities and counties

    Improving the competitiveness of U.S. smart cities and counties

    By Mike Hernon • April 27, 2023
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    Cybersecurity agencies publish guide of cybersecurity best practices for smart city networks

    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.From self-...

    By Andy Castillo • April 21, 2023
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    Expanding accessibility: How local governments can digitize inclusively

    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.Today, peo...

    By Nick Stevens • April 21, 2023
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    Cybersecurity best practices for smart cities issued by CISA

    Smart city technologies are at risk “of exploitation for espionage and for financial or political gain by malicious threat actors,” according to the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

    By Michael Brady • April 21, 2023
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    Report: Digital services are becoming more prevalent, but many don’t regularly access them

    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.When worki...

    By Andy Castillo • April 19, 2023
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    Facing up to facial recognition

    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.While many...

    By Dr. Alan R. Shark • April 19, 2023
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    FedEx and Amazon still haven’t figured out sidewalk delivery robots. Will mass adoption ever come?

    Delivery giants' tests of autonomous bots fizzled out. But many logistics experts still believe that the technology can catch on, creating potential challenges for cities.

    By Max Garland • April 13, 2023
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    Google’s free tree canopy tool now covers hundreds more cities. Here’s how early adopters are using it.

    In Austin and Chicago, the tool has helped empower and engage community members, leaders said. The tech giant plans to expand it to thousands more cities this year. 

    By Ysabelle Kempe • April 13, 2023
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    To meet the goals of President Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, look to the private sector

    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.Last month...

    By James Clevenger • April 11, 2023
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    IWCE 2023: American cities are gearing up for some of their largest sporting events ever

    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.Between th...

    By Andy Castillo • April 3, 2023
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    NYC launches online portal for city services, benefits

    Mayor Eric Adams said the online portal, dubbed MyCity, would make it easier for residents to apply for benefits by reducing bureaucracy and red tape.

    By Michael Brady • March 31, 2023
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    Drone companies gearing up to meet lofty delivery goals

    Zipline and Alphabet's Wing aim to scale up and reach more customers, which could soon lead to millions of deliveries each year, according to the companies.

    By Max Garland • March 31, 2023
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    Shifting the cybersecurity burden for state and local governments

    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 public...

    By Ken Levine • March 31, 2023
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    IWCE 2023: Telecommunications technology expo highlights city solutions like smart pavement

    Time is marching on and so is telecommunications technology — these days, at a breakneck pace.

    By Andy Castillo • March 30, 2023
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    Report: Technology is encouraging unprecedented collaboration in local government organizations

    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.From the w...

    By Andy Castillo • March 23, 2023
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    Transportation department to invest $94M into projects promoting innovation, safety

    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 transpo...

    By Andy Castillo • March 22, 2023