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New York MTA approves $573M 'tap-and-go' fare payment upgrade
The contract, officially approved Wednesday by the MTA Board, will effectively phase out use of the MetroCard by 2023.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 26, 2017 -
New global atlas shows which cities are preparing for AVs
The surveyed data shows 53 cities around the world that are preparing for autonomous vehicles — 35 of which already have AV pilot programs.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSmart Cities Technology and Data
Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.
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Study: ‘No statistical evidence’ police body cams influence behaviors in DC
City police partnered with The Lab @ DC to gather data from the body cams and analyze how they influence police and citizen interactions.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Parking network AirGarage wins Phoenix Smart City Hack
The peer-to-peer marketplace links homeowners and businesses with extra space to drivers looking for parking.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Opinion
Improving city air quality with hyperlocal data from smart sensor networks
Combined with a new generation of low-cost sensors, the hyperlocal data needed to widen the adoption of innovations could soon be a reality.
By Keith Day • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Iowa turns gathered bridge data into visualization tool
The state has charted all of its bridges on an interactive map that displays each structure's condition.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A: The roles cities can play in developing smart mobility
Nat Parker, CEO of moovel North America, discussed where he thinks the future of mobility is headed — and how cities will drive that development.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Opinion
17 better, cheaper ways to deliver city services
Smart Cities Council Chairman Jesse Berst explains several ways cities can use digital applications to better serve the public.
Oct. 9, 2017 -
Oracle to offer blockchain-based cloud service
As blockchain sweeps the service-provider industry, another top SaaS/ERP software company picks up the tech.
By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri , Alex Hickey • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Column
More government workers are using standing desks at the office (with related video)
Look for more government staffers to rely on standing desks in the future, says Jason McCann, VARIDESK CEO.
Oct. 1, 2017 -
Column
The drone dilemma
Caught between federal rules, legal ambiguity and public service, local governments struggle to find their places in governing private and commercial drone activity.
Sept. 6, 2017 -
Governments spend heavily for translation and foreign language services
Cities and counties need language services in many areas, says Don DePalma, founder of the Common Sense Advisory research firm. Language Select has been awarded U.S. Communities’ cooperative contract for foreign language interpretation, translation and related services.
By Michael Keating • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Column
Maricopa 911 goes to the cloud for improved service
Maricopa, Ariz., Region 911 turned to a cloud-based solution from Talari to help handle more than 2.2 million calls for police, fire and emergency medical assistance each year.
Aug. 21, 2017 -
Opinion
Aging infrastructure: how municipalities can make smart upgrades with community support
Stantec Principal Engineer Paul Marshall explains the assets municipalities can leverage when upgrading infrastructure.
July 19, 2017 -
Column
Students design street sweeper wrap in Kansas
An Elgin Pelican street sweeper in Kansas now features an environmentally themed wrap that was designed by some fifth-grade students at New Stanley Elementary School. The students were the winners in a sweeper wrap design contest.
July 13, 2017 -
Gun drawn, camera on: Wireless sensor cues body cams from holster
The Axon Signal Sidearm alerts Axon body cameras when a firearm is removed from an officer's holster
By Michael Keating • June 28, 2017 -
4 kinds of power available with truck-mounted generators (with related video)
HIPPO Multipower truck-mounted generators provide hydraulic, air, electric and welding power wherever it’s needed.
By Michael Keating • June 21, 2017 -
Column
Las Vegas police agency relies on software to create optimal work schedules
An automated public safety scheduling and notification system from Kronos has streamlined officer scheduling at the Las Vegas Department of Public Safety.
June 12, 2017 -
Clear polycarbonate sheet secures vacant structures (with related video)
SecureView Clearboarding is a clear polycarbonate window and door boarding system that helps secure and protect vacant and abandoned properties.
By Michael Keating • May 31, 2017 -
Column
Mapping addiction
GIS can be a powerful tool in the fight against the opioid epidemic.
By Richard Leadbeater • April 24, 2017 -
Park paths are paved with material made of recycled tires
Park visitors in Florida walk through the parks on sturdy 8-foot-wide paths. The paths were installed with Porous Pave XL, a pour-in-place permeable paving material.
By Michael Keating • April 24, 2017 -
Chuckhole repair system uses waste tires to stabilize road base (with related video)
Use Pothole Terminator to repair persistent potholes.
By Michael Keating • March 27, 2017 -
Column
Texas city loses 800 employees’ W-2s in phishing scam
A “spear phishing” scam has left 803 current and former employees of San Marcos, Texas, at risk of having confidential information stolen.
By Jason Axelrod • March 20, 2017 -
Column
Sustainable procurement’s evolution
Public procurement officials are working to stay ahead of green purchasing developments and issues.
March 10, 2017 -
Automated system brings efficiencies to municipal towing operations
With the AutoReturn system, cities can automate the entire life cycle of a tow, from the dispatch request to storage and retrieval.
By Michael Keating • March 7, 2017