Tech & Data: Page 30

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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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    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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    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
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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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    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
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    NLC calls for engagement, proper training for facial recognition tech

    The report urges cities to limit the scope of the technology and have rigorous data standards to protect privacy, but opponents say that's not enough.

    By Chris Teale • April 29, 2021
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    Toyota to buy Lyft's AV division for $550M

    The acquisition of the ride-hailing company's Level 5 arm marks the first major deal for Toyota's new Woven Planet initiative, giving the company what it called a "dream team" for AV development.

    By Chris Teale • April 28, 2021
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    Verizon-backed accelerator taps emerging tech to support climate justice

    A new initiative aims to use 5G, big data and AI to help vulnerable communities build resiliency against the worst impacts of climate change. 

    By Chris Teale • April 26, 2021
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    The future of work, office and technology in local government

    The future of work, office and technology in local government

    By Dr. Alan R. Shark • April 25, 2021
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    Cleantech incubator part of Houston’s goal to be ‘energy transition capital’

    One year after the city unveiled its Climate Action Plan, the incubator said it has 30 startups ready to move into its 40,000-square-foot Greentown Labs space.

    By Chris Teale • April 23, 2021
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    Photos: How UPS eVTOLs could shake up logistics

    A small, electric aircraft that can take off and land vertically at distribution and sortation centers could speed deliveries.

    By S.L. Fuller • April 16, 2021
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    Opinion

    Bridging the digital divide: Three questions community leaders should consider

    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 nearly ...

    By Robert Van Geons • April 15, 2021
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    Virginia launches statewide IoT cybersecurity contest

    As some state and local governments look to actively bolster their IoT networks, Gov. Ralph Northam announced the competition to leverage in-state students and faculty at the Smart Cities Connect virtual conference Tuesday.

    By Chris Teale • April 14, 2021
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    Singapore tops global smart city rankings again, NYC leads US

    Meanwhile, Columbus, OH reached No. 11 in the Eden Strategy Institute's latest standings due to coordinated efforts with Smart Columbus.

    By Chris Teale • April 1, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    Satellite internet: digital divide solution or ‘science experiment’?

    SpaceX and Amazon have said the technology can help rural America get online, but opponents say it's unproven and not worthy of federal investment.

    By Chris Teale • March 30, 2021