Houston awarded $9.4M to install flood warning systems

The federal funds will pay for flood warning systems including sensors and cameras at 40 sections of its streets that are prone to flooding.

By Chris Teale • March 9, 2018

Lyft to begin testing AVs in California

A partnership with testing facility GoMentum Station will enable Lyft to test self-driving vehicles "in a secure facility," located in Concord, CA.

By Kristin Musulin • March 9, 2018

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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

Chicago police expand predictive technology as crime dips

The department has built up its use of surveillance cameras, gunshot detection and mobile phone crime analysis tools. 

By Katie Pyzyk • March 8, 2018

Smart Cities Council announces 2018 Readiness Challenge grant winners

The winners will receive a full year of "expert, vendor-neutral mentoring" and on-site workshops, as well as valuable products and services from Council partners.

By Kristin Musulin • March 8, 2018

Stanford-developed technology could help AVs see around corners

The lasers would help AVs anticipate unexpected issues by reflecting off nearby objects and developing an image of the object around the corner.

By Chris Teale • March 7, 2018

Update: US House approves bill to identify more 5G spectrum

The bill, which will go to President Trump's desk, would look to reduce the paperwork associated with building out wireless networks.

By Chris Teale • March 7, 2018

New York City adds sign language video calling service

It is reportedly the first city where users can connect via webcam with an information specialist fluent in American Sign Language.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 7, 2018

Economic gaps don't close overnight, but tech training helps build a bridge

Cities can adopt strategies to level the field by supporting accessible training programs — and tech is ripe for the picking in more ways than one.

By Jeff Mazur • March 6, 2018

Tech vs. policy: Finding the best approach to combat homelessness

Researchers are determining if technological methods curb homelessness as effectively as traditional and holistic methods. 

By Katie Pyzyk • March 6, 2018

Microsoft releases app to help blind people navigate cities

The Soundscape app uses 3-D audio clues to call out landmarks and points of interest into a headset as the user approaches them.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 5, 2018

California DMV approves completely driverless vehicle testing on public roads

Human testers will not have to be inside during the trials, which will be permitted starting in April.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 2, 2018

'Smart' homeowners association launches in Irvine, CA

The HOA pilot will test a central platform to monitor pool, irrigation and lighting operations.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 1, 2018

3 startup winners named in NYU’s Urban Future Competition

The competition required applicants to present ideas promoting urban sustainability, combating climate change and protecting the environment.

By Chris Teale • March 1, 2018

Sprint, T-Mobile name first 5G-ready cities

The companies will build out infrastructure this year and launch 5G service next year.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 28, 2018

Baltimore mayor presents 5-year ‘inclusive digital transformation’ plan

The plan is designed to aid the city in developing a technology ecosystem that improves quality of life and "dismantles the digital divide."

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 28, 2018

ACLU of Maine attorney advises caution regarding Portland's smart city plans

ACLU attorney Emma Bond expressed concern that the decision for Portland, ME to move forward with surveillance and data-collection technology is "premature."

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 26, 2018

NACTO, Open Transport Partnership launch standardized transportation data platform

The platform, dubbed SharedStreets, will make data from public and private sources compatible.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 26, 2018

Nashville launches public-facing community data map

NashView is intended to complement hubNashville, Davidson County's portal for requesting services and tracking their progress.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 26, 2018

AT&T partners with Cisco and Portland, OR on smart cities tech

Portland will pilot sensors to detect potentially dangerous infrastructure changes, while Cisco's Kinetic for Cities platform will integrate into some AT&T Smart Cities initiatives.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 23, 2018

Gallup: 54% of US public 'unlikely' to use AVs

Though most of the surveyed adults reported they would feel "uncomfortable" in self-driving cars, an autonomous future remains a very real possibility. 

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 23, 2018

Developing a 21st century government for 21st century citizens

As cloud computing and IoT tech transform every aspect of municipal management, communities are realizing they can optimize operations, deliver value for money, and squeeze more impact out of every tax dollar they collect.

By Bob Benstead • Feb. 23, 2018

To strategically increase your city’s cyber resiliency, take a page from Rotterdam

The city of Rotterdam leads the way internationally on cyber resiliency in its port system, which relies extensively on automation and digitization of logistics operations.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 22, 2018

DC remains a top city for women in tech

Nearly 40% of the tech jobs in the nation's capital are held by women while the national average is only about 26%.

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 22, 2018

How evolution of 5G networks and small cell technology is impacting the market and value of cell tower leases

James Kennedy, founder and CEO of cell tower lease marketplace SteepSteel, explains how local governments can protect their cell tower assets and leases as small cell technology advances.

Feb. 21, 2018

Nokia rolls out portfolio of smart cities services

The technology giant's solutions include an IoT framework and a blockchain-based platform.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 21, 2018