Many DC cab drivers regret EV switch due to lack of charging stations

Cabbies in the District say they have to drive to Maryland or Virginia to charge their electric cabs, cutting into working hours and hurting earnings. 

By Cody Boteler • Aug. 17, 2017

Kansas City, MO startup to test smart roads

Integrated Roadways is piloting two projects that would bring sensors as well as phone and internet connectivity to those cities' roads.

By Mary Tyler March • Aug. 16, 2017

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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

Oklahoma DOT to use new tech to assess bridges after earthquakes

The agency will use the U.S. Geological Survey's ShakeCast situational analysis tool to determine which bridges need inspections after a seismic event.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 16, 2017

Minneapolis Southwest light-rail construction could start in 2018

The project has been a sore spot for state Republicans, who voted not to fund the 14-mile line and instead want to use the money for road and bridge repairs.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 14, 2017

Q&A: An inside look at Intel’s new AV lab

Patti Robb, chief strategist of Intel's Silicon Valley Autonomous Vehicle Lab, shared insights on the new lab, the future of self-driving tech, and her first time riding in a car that nobody was steering.

By Jackie Snow • Aug. 10, 2017

The decades-long evolution of the connected vehicle

What’s been going on between the initial introduction of the connected car and where we're headed in the future?

By Kamyar Moinzadeh • Aug. 10, 2017

At this NYC summer camp, kids build dream cities from scratch

New York University's Science of Smart Cities program encourages students to observe the city around them — and develop solutions to improve it.

By Jackie Snow • Aug. 9, 2017

Report: AVs could cut billions from city budgets

As driverless vehicles become mainstream, cities could lose out on revenue from traffic citations, parking fines, vehicle registrations and other fees. 

By Jackie Snow • Aug. 9, 2017

Location data will change decision-making in cities

If cities can successfully navigate privacy concerns, location data sourced from citizens and residents could revolutionize decision-making.

By Jackie Snow • Aug. 3, 2017

The year ahead for smart cities: Connectivity, connected lighting and mobility

Lisa Brown, senior national director of municipal infrastructure and smart cities for Johnson Controls, talked with Smart Cities Dive about the "low-hanging fruit" of smart cities.

By Cody Boteler • Aug. 2, 2017

Checking in on Columbus, OH a year after Smart City Challenge

Columbus, OH, might not have glitzy projects to show off — but that doesn't mean that city officials aren't working to become a model smart city.

By Jackie Snow • July 27, 2017

How Elon Musk could reshape city life

Musk's disruptive technology — from traffic-diverting tunnels to rooftop solar shingles — could completely revolutionize city infrastructure. 

By Jackie Snow , Cody Boteler • July 27, 2017

Lyft enters the race to develop self-driving tech

Companies like Waymo, Jaguar and General Motors are reported as early partners for the company's AV initiatives.

By Cody Boteler • July 26, 2017

Elon Musk says government gave 'verbal' OK to NYC–DC hyperloop

White House officials confirmed they have been in talks with Musk's tunnel boring company about the project, but its cost and timeline have not yet been revealed.

By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2017

House panel unanimously approves self-driving car measure

The bill would enable thousands of autonomous vehicles to take to the roads as federal regulators work out comprehensive safety guidelines.

By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2017

U of Michigan to implement self-driving shuttle system

The university's North Campus is home to the institution's 32-acre Mcity testing site for connected and automated vehicles, which will benefit from data gathered by student and faculty use.

By Roger Riddell • July 20, 2017

This AI traffic system in Pittsburgh has reduced travel time by 25%

Surtrac, an AI program that can be installed at intersections, has already reduced traffic problems in Pittsburgh — and its operators have plans to expand to other cities.

By Jackie Snow • July 20, 2017

Florida Turnpike breaks ground on test track for smart highway tech

The 400-acre SunTrax site will explore new high-speed tolling and systems for vehicle-to-infrastructure and vehicle-to-vehicle communications.

By Mary Tyler March • July 19, 2017

How Nevada is driving smart traffic innovation in Sin City (and beyond)

Las Vegas is no stranger to smart traffic projects involving connected cars, sensors or AI. 

By Jackie Snow • July 13, 2017

Study: AVs may one day have human-like ethics built in

A study found that researchers could create a model that corresponded to human-made ethical decisions with 90% accuracy in driving scenarios.

By Jackie Snow • July 13, 2017

The progression toward smart cities 3.0 is ‘an evolution, not a revolution’

Smart cities 1.0 was born when municipalities started tackling tech problems, which led to the 2.0-era of holistic solutions. What comes next?

By Jackie Snow • July 13, 2017

Los Angeles Expo Line achieves 2030 ridership goals early

The light-rail extension, which runs from downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica, averaged 64,000 riders daily since it opened in May 2016.

By Kim Slowey • July 13, 2017

Bloomberg: 33% of global car fleet will be electric by 2040

Growing automaker commitment to electric vehicles and falling battery prices are predicted to be the two biggest drivers of EV adoption.

By Cody Boteler • July 11, 2017

AT&T case study: Reusable, connected pallets could have major carbon impact

The report is from a planned series of case studies touting AT&T's ongoing efforts to become a more sustainable company.

By Jackie Snow • July 11, 2017

Study: Clean city design, park proximity boosts trust in local government

Vacant lots with moderate upkeep, litter reduction and proximity to parks all show an increase in civic pride and trust. 

By Cody Boteler • July 6, 2017