Streamlining smart: Cleantech San Diego’s CEO on building the city of tomorrow

By linking city officials with its members, Jason Anderson's trade group is facilitating San Diego's integration of smart technologies and transition to 100% renewable energy.

By Jackie Snow • April 24, 2017

Oregon tops list of 10 states with the best infrastructure

The U.S. News & World Report rankings look at average commute time, percentage of roads in bad condition, energy from renewable sources and internet access.

By Kim Slowey • April 21, 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

5 ways autonomous vehicles will change cities (and the lives of their residents)

"It will be catastrophic, no doubt about it," said Boston University professor Christos Cassandras. "But we have to maintain the vision and push forward."

By Jackie Snow • April 20, 2017

A look at 2017’s greenest states — and how they’re pushing cities toward a smart future

A study from WalletHub details the states with the best (and worst) environmental policies, highlighting everything from air quality to waste diversion rates.

By Jackie Snow • April 20, 2017

Wal-Mart launches ambitious project to cut emissions from supply chain

The retail giant's effort, dubbed “Project Gigaton,” aims to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions by one billion tons by 2030.

By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2017

How e-commerce logistics is changing cities

On-demand delivery shifted consumer expectations and forced supply chains' digital infrastructure to improve. Now, the physical infrastructure is catching up, too.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 19, 2017

Uber announces goal to electrify fleet in Portland, OR

The ride sharing service said it chose Portland for its first electric vehicle initiative due to the city's strong environmental laws.

By Jackie Snow • April 18, 2017

Telecommuting has grown 159% since 2000

More full-time workers work from home than cycle or walk to the office combined.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 18, 2017

Supply chains must collaborate with cities to improve logistics

As e-commerce and urbanization rise, so too will demand for logistics infrastructure — how can cities and businesses partner to minimize congestion and boost efficiency?

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 13, 2017

Montreal announces new institute to develop smart transportation

The city will invest $3.6 million over two years to boost research and development of sustainable transportation and create international partnerships for projects.

By Jackie Snow • April 12, 2017

If it's not smart, it's broken: Atlanta burns, other cities learn

In this series, the editorial team will highlight the leaders, innovations and challenges that are transforming urban centers.

By Deborah Barrington • April 12, 2017

NYC commission proposes $22B transformation of Rikers Island into LaGuardia runway

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced last week that the city would begin a 10-year shutdown of the beleaguered jail complex.

By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2017

Texas leads US states with fastest-growing cities

The relatively low cost of living and economic stability are together fueling migration to cities in the Lone Star State.

By Mary Tyler March • April 11, 2017

California lawmakers raise gas tax, vehicle fees to pay for $52B infrastructure plan

The state currently has a backlog of approximately $130 billion in infrastructure projects, and experts estimate that about half of California's roads are in disrepair. 

By Kim Slowey • April 10, 2017

What is a ‘smart city’?

Definitions vary, but one goal is constant: to develop more sustainable and livable communities for all ages and abilities.

By Jackie Snow • April 6, 2017

California DMV considers regulations for fully autonomous vehicles

No controls. No pedals. No steering wheels. By the end of the year these vehicles could be on the road.

By Jackie Snow • April 5, 2017

Truck platoons to begin testing on Ohio's 'smart' highways

The state is positioning itself as an ideal location to test autonomous technology, hoping to reap the benefits early.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 5, 2017

New map highlights transportation-related noise levels across US

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics released the map to help policymakers better understand trends surrounding aviation and highway road noise.

By Jackie Snow • April 3, 2017

Minnesota lawmakers propose new electric vehicle fees

An annual charge of $75 to $85 would be used to offset the loss of gas tax revenue from electric car owners.

By Robert Walton • April 3, 2017

Welcome to the new Smart Cities Dive!

The team behind Waste Dive, Utility Dive and Construction Dive have joined together to launch Smart Cities Dive, a new resource to help leaders address issues making systems that are more sustainable, connected and livable.

By Eli Dickinson • March 31, 2017

California lawmakers propose $52B plan to repair state infrastructure

Opponents of the fee hikes included in the measure say that California should pay for work on high-priority projects with existing funds instead.  

By Kim Slowey • March 31, 2017

Texas plans $9B funding infusion for state highway projects

Although the projects have been approved by state officials, lawmakers must still hammer out the funding details before work can begin.

By Kim Slowey • March 30, 2017

IoT could soon help businesses that have many commuters

Juniper Research anticipates that there will be around 38 billion IoT-connected devices by 2020. Many of them could assist workers traveling by car.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2017

Minnesota DOT leveraging vibration data to monitor bridge defects

The smart bridge sensors track how the structures bend and shift from the effects of traffic, wind and temperature fluctuations.

By Chris Wood • March 22, 2017

Georgia tests smart highway technology on I-85

The nation's transportation system is getting smarter as new technologies are used for road data collection and self-driving vehicles.

By Chris Wood • March 22, 2017