The partnerships enabling disabled city residents to better explore their surroundings

Experts say that despite cities' pushes for inclusivity, people with disabilities remain an overlooked group, especially during city planning processes.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 15, 2018

Smart Columbus Experience Center now open in Columbus, OH

The center will enable visitors to learn about the city's smart innovations and test drive electric vehicles.

By Katie Pyzyk , Chris Teale • Updated July 6, 2018

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Top 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive

From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

Apple Maps adds bike-share station locations

The feature works on maps for 179 cities in 36 countries, and the partnering companies plan to add more. 

By Katie Pyzyk • March 14, 2018

LimeBike rolls out its first electric scooters on East Coast

A potential concern with the launch is how the service will interact with an already-saturated shared mobility market in Washington, and how it will impact the success of competitors.

By Kristin Musulin • March 13, 2018

Oakland, San Francisco want per-ride tax on ride-sharing

No California municipalities have such a levy, and it's unclear if they can do so legally.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 13, 2018

Chicago Transit Authority adds new digital communications platform

The technology is designed to improve real-time communications with passengers.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 13, 2018

VA General Assembly approves plan for dedicated Metro funding stream

Maryland and DC still need to pass similar legislation, which could mean up to $5 billion in new income for the transit system.

By Chris Teale • March 12, 2018

Arizona governor gives OK for fully driverless vehicles

The AVs may now operate on public streets without a human present.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 12, 2018

Waymo to test driverless fleet trucks in Atlanta

Trained drivers will be in the cabs during the tests to monitor operations and take control if necessary. The self-driving vehicles will carry cargo to Google's data centers.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 11, 2018

Atlanta lands $12.6M federal grant for BRT

The 9.4-mile bus rapid transit system will connect to heavy rail and the Atlanta Streetcar.

By Katie Pyzyk • 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

St. Louis to add 2 electric buses to fleet in 2020

Electric company Ameren Missouri will also pay around $1 million to add a dual-fed power supply to the city's Brentwood MetroBus facility.

By Chris Teale • March 9, 2018

The clutter conundrum: How dockless bike companies are combating customers' littering

Execs from ofo, LimeBike, Spin and Jump weigh in on how their companies are combating dockless woes through enforcement and education.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 8, 2018

Paris to offer subsidies to those who buy bikes, give up cars

The city will offer cash incentives as part of a scheme to rid its streets of diesel-powered and gas-powered vehicles by 2024 and 2030, respectively.

By Chris Teale • March 8, 2018

Smart intersections may be prone to 'congestion attacks'

A team of researchers from the University of Michigan found traffic lights can be tricked into thinking an intersection is full by just one connected vehicle.

By Chris Teale • 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

California DMV permits driverless shuttle to test on public roads

The low-speed, multi-passenger autonomous vehicle is being tested at San Ramon's Bishop Ranch, the largest mixed-use business community in Northern California.

By Kristin Musulin • March 7, 2018

Poll: Many voters still undecided on Nashville transit plan as referendum nears

While 42% of registered voters favor the city’s proposal, 30% said they still do not know enough to form an opinion as the May 1 referendum approaches.

By Chris Teale • March 6, 2018

Chicago launches $33M transit safety improvement initiative

Increased ride-share service fees will fund the program.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 6, 2018

DC wins 'Gold' award for bike friendliness

It is now one of only 30 "Gold" bike-friendly communities in the country, according to the League of American Bicyclists.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 6, 2018

GM brings all-electric Maven Gig fleet to Austin

The service will be available to freelance ride-share drivers and on-demand deliveries.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 5, 2018

Lyft, Allscripts partner for healthcare platform

The announcement from Lyft comes on the heels of a healthcare platform launch announcement from its main competitor, Uber.

By Kristin Musulin • March 5, 2018

4 questions on Uber's new healthcare platform

There are potentially billions in savings, but little real evidence exists so far.

By Jeff Byers , Shannon Muchmore • March 2, 2018

Report: Pedestrian deaths at 25-year high for second consecutive year

The Governors Highway Safety Administration projects almost 6,000 pedestrian fatalities for 2017, approximately 16% of all motor vehicle deaths.

By Chris Teale • March 2, 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