Postmates to deploy autonomous delivery robots in San Francisco

After the vehicles were banned in 2017, Postmates worked with San Francisco on regulations that would allow the vehicles to re-enter city streets. 

By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 19, 2019

NYC advances cybersecurity challenge finalists

Several of the the Moonshot Challenge finalists will help address the phishing and ransomware attacks that have plagued cities.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 19, 2019

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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

New Uber feature incentivizes shared rides

Non-Stop Shared Rides will make car-pooling more convenient for some passengers, but it's not available on all trips or in all cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 19, 2019

FAA grants approval for drone food delivery pilot in North Carolina

The drones will travel along a single fixed route from a distribution center to an outdoor recreational area over mostly unpopulated areas. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 15, 2019

RideOS CEO touts software's ability to build ride-hailing networks

The company's Ridehail Platform has apps for drivers and riders, as well as back-end management of fleets and route optimization.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 15, 2019

Smarter salt spreading technologies balance environment concerns and safer roads

Our nation’s increasingly harsh winters demand an effective and affordable means of de-icing roadways in order to help us get around safely.

By Seth Faber • Aug. 14, 2019

FirstNet releases roadmap to guide future investment, technology

While some of the feedback was expected, like a desire for more reliable connections and coverage, users also had specific technology requests. 

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 13, 2019

Can gunshot detection technology mitigate mass shootings?

Security company ShotSpotter is bombarded by requests from fearful cities. But authorities question tech-based solutions.

By Kira Barrett • Aug. 13, 2019

Minneapolis City Council bans new drive-thru operations in city

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By Jason Axelrod • Aug. 12, 2019

How local governments can harness AI

How local governments can harness AI

By Frank Dimina • Aug. 12, 2019

Warren proposes $85B grant program to close digital divide

Broadband development grants would only go to utility cooperatives, non-profit organizations, tribes, cities, counties and other government groups. 

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 12, 2019

Appeals court ruling undercuts FCC’s plan for speedy 5G rollout

A three-judge panel in the U.S. Court of Appeals’ D.C. Circuit said it cannot bypass historical and environmental reviews of small cell sites.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 12, 2019

Amazon applies for waiver with FAA to allow drone delivery

Amazon Prime Air would use drones to deliver packages of up to five-pounds to customers in 30 minutes or less, according to the application.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 12, 2019

Google Maps releases AR feature for walking directions

The new "Live View" offering overlays a live video feed, and will provide users with a more intuitive way to get around than a flat map. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 9, 2019

How to prioritize people over tech when planning smart cities

Deploying innovations is difficult, but community involvement can be key to efficiency, says smart cities research specialist John Harlow.

By Kira Barrett • Aug. 9, 2019

New York approves school bus-mounted cameras to boost safety

The stop-arm cameras are in line with Vision Zero goals, as cities work to protect students in light of traffic accidents and pedestrian fatalities.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 8, 2019

5 ideas from Silicon Valley on making your city more innovative

Officials in cities across the Silicon Valley region share insights with Smart Cities Council Global Managing Editor Kevin Ebi about how to make cities more innovative.

By Kevin Ebi • Aug. 6, 2019

Uber, Lyft: Ride-hailing is a low contributor to congestion

A joint report from the transportation giants found 3% of vehicle miles traveled in metro areas are from their vehicles, compared to 97% from personal or commercial vehicles.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 6, 2019

Naples, FL becomes latest victim of cyberattack

The city lost $700,000 after it fell victim to a "spear-phishing" attack from an email that appeared to be from a construction company working on an ongoing city project.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 6, 2019

Group to leverage AI, supercomputers for smart city planning

A team out of the Global City Teams Challenge will use advanced technology to trial scenarios around some of the biggest urban issues.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 6, 2019

Solar-powered digital message boards deployed in Boston

Soofa has installed 12 boards around the city under a 60-day pilot through Beta Blocks, which encourages community-led smart city innovation.

By Kira Barrett • Aug. 5, 2019

Kansas City, MO’s Smart Sewer Program cuts back-ups, overflows

Sensors and probes are detecting leaks and determining capacity as the city upgrades its sewer system — and the data shows it's working.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 2, 2019

Former Maryland Gov. O’Malley debunks ‘fear of failure’ in government

Cities must "lift up the leaders" by encouraging more risk-taking, he said in a keynote at the Dentons Smart Cities and Communities Summit.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 2, 2019

Leaders should ‘own the work,’ not the result, in city planning

While a desire for short-terms wins is strong among officials looking to get re-elected, effective leaders prioritize long-term planning, said speakers at the Dentons Smart Cities and Communities Summit.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 1, 2019

Hacking 20% of cars could freeze traffic in NYC, study finds

Cybersecurity experts have warned that connected cars can be targets for hackers, who could stall or take control of a vehicle, or compromise connected stoplights.

By Jason Plautz • July 31, 2019