Tech & Data: Page 29

  • FedEx announced a partnership signed April 2021 to pilot the use of Nuro vehicles for packages, starting in Houston.
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    FedEx, Nuro sign multi-year deal to test autonomous last-mile delivery

    Testing began in Houston and may expand to additional cities over time, according to a spokesperson for robotics company Nuro.

    By Edwin Lopez • June 17, 2021
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    Opinion

    What “smart city” means for 2021: How digital twins, AI and other innovations drive smart transformation

    What “smart city” means for 2021: How digital twins, AI and other innovations drive smart transformation

    By Richard Budden • June 16, 2021
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    Trendline

    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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    Opinion

    10 reasons why local governments should outsource all IT: Post pandemic view

    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 we appe...

    By Dr. Alan R. Shark • June 16, 2021
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    At challenge’s conclusion, Smart Columbus to continue its work

    With the four-year federal grant funding period at an end, the Ohio organization said it will stay focused on how technology can address societal issues and maintain many of its initiatives.

    By Chris Teale • June 15, 2021
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    MS-ISAC members get free access to Deloitte’s Cyber Detect and Respond Portal to help respond to cyber threats

    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 Multi-Stat...

    By • June 14, 2021
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    Houston to Fort Worth route poised for autonomous truck pilot

    J.B. Hunt and Waymo plan to test autonomous Class 8 trucks hauling freight between the Texas cities along Interstate 45, as many driverless operations focus on middle mile routes.

    By S.L. Fuller • June 14, 2021
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    NLC releases State of Cities 2021 report

    The National League of Cities (NLC) has released its State of Cities 2021 report, an annual analysis of priorities of more than 600 urban core, rural, suburban and exurban mayors.

    By • June 11, 2021
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    North Texas alliance partners with Marketplace.city on smart government solutions

    To source and evaluate technology solutions and financial models that help the public sector identify new revenue sources, the North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA) has announced a partnership with Marketplace.city, a digital marketplace and service that helps state and local governments source, validate and procure technology.

    By • June 10, 2021
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    NYC bill would have single agency lead smart city tech implementation

    The legislation would bring together oversight of a variety of "smart" tech, including streetlights, trash and recycling receptacles, and water, power and gas meters.

    By Chris Teale • June 9, 2021
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    Seattle-area county say it’s first US county to pass facial recognition ban

    Tech hub King County, Washington, has joined a growing number of jurisdictions in restricting government use of the software, as additional city, state and federal policies move through legislatures.

    By Maria Rachal • June 7, 2021
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    Opinion

    Transforming the citizen experience with a public sector customer-centric digital strategy

    Since the COVID-19 pandemic there has been immense change for public sector agencies and their employees.

    By Rosetta Carrington Lue • June 2, 2021
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    Atlanta suburb deploys new tech to tame traffic

    Peachtree Corners, Georgia, will use cellular vehicle-to-everything technology to help improve safety and alleviate "one of the biggest headaches" residents face every day.

    By Chris Teale • June 2, 2021
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    Predicting travel rebound, Airbnb rolls out major feature upgrades

    The company is implementing a swath of changes, including to its City Portal, as CEO Brian Chesky said he anticipates the "biggest travel rebound in a century." 

    By Chris Teale • May 25, 2021
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    The debate over federal autonomous vehicle legislation

    Increased road deaths prompt calls for improved vehicle tech

    While some in Congress continue to talk up the promise of autonomous vehicles, others said existing technologies can help bring fatalities down now — and they warned of AVs' risks to safety and jobs.

    By Chris Teale • May 19, 2021
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    Detroit partners with Google to build affordable housing search tool

    The effort aims to streamline the affordable housing search and application process and is a trend that would greatly benefit cities and residents with the lowest amount of tech, a Google team lead said.

    By Katie Pyzyk • May 19, 2021
  • A Foster Farms employee in Fresno, California receives a COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic at the plant in February 2021.
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    City-led communications can help combat vaccine hesitancy, researchers find

    Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka said it will take an "all hands on deck" approach to overcome vaccine hesitancy, and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell highlighted the role popular sports teams can play.

    By Chris Teale • May 18, 2021
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    Opinion

    The 10 most walkable U.S. cities

    Walking has several benefits.

    By • May 17, 2021
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    3x more US residents lack broadband access than FCC estimates: report

    Around 42 million people could not access high-speed internet in 2020, according to BroadbandNow, far above the 14.5 million estimated earlier this year by the Federal Communications Commission.

    By Chris Teale • May 14, 2021
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    Airbnb teams up with relocation programs to lure remote workers

    Partnering with remote worker relocation programs from Arkansas to Michigan, the "Try Before You Buy" program is helping some cities attract talent throughout the country with discounted stays. 

    By Cailin Crowe • May 14, 2021
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    Bird announces plans to go public, tees up expansion beyond scooters

    The micromobility company will list by year's end through a merger with Switchback II, a special purpose acquisition company. It follows Skip buyer Helbiz in taking the SPAC route.

    By Chris Teale • May 13, 2021
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    Opinion

    Building community and officer wellness through data sharing

    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.Law enforc...

    By Jason Schiess, Juan Colon • May 11, 2021
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    Opinion

    Gamifying city pandemic recovery to help small businesses

    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 The New...

    By Amos Meiri • May 5, 2021
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    NYC removes EV exemption cap, blocking Revel ride-hailing service

    The Taxi and Limousine Commission voted Tuesday to remove the EV exemption for new for-hire vehicle licenses, which could have allowed the company to put 50 Teslas on city streets.

    By Chris Teale • Updated June 24, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    Automakers and universities team up to fix AV industry's talent gap

    Schools are evolving their courses to keep pace with autonomous vehicle technology changes and build the industry's pipeline of workers.

    By Chris Teale • May 3, 2021
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    Opinion

    Four steps to City 4.0: Insights from the “Smart City Solutions for a Riskier World” study

    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.There’s an...

    By John Tuohy • April 30, 2021