Las Vegas, Cisco partner to improve traffic across the city

The partnership will allow the city to test smart approaches to managing traffic that, if prove successful, could be expanded to the rest of the city.

By Cody Boteler • July 6, 2017

US Ignite adds 5 cities to network of Smart Gigabit Communities

By entering the network, each city will develop two gigabit applications per year to advance technology solutions and provide support for other SGCs.

By Kristin Musulin • July 6, 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

Q&A: ASU’s Design School director on putting the ‘art’ in smart city

Jason Schupbach of Arizona State University's Design School weighed in on how artists can play a role in creative placemaking to help cities better integrate new technologies.

By Jackie Snow • July 6, 2017

Governor declares state of emergency for New York City subway

Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed an executive order pledging $1 billion for improvements.

By Jackie Snow • July 5, 2017

Keys to developing an effective utility EV charging program

ChargePoint's Dave Packard argues simplicity and customer choice are critical elements for utilities building out electric vehicle charging networks. 

By Dave Packard • July 5, 2017

Major metros with sizable suburbs see growth

Highly suburbanized metros like Charlotte, NC, and Orlando, FL, are seeing their populations climb, driven in part by buyers seeking lower prices and more space.

By Joe Dyton • July 5, 2017

Trump reworks FASTLANE transportation grant program

The renamed Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program will prioritize rural infrastructure and projects that receive private or non-federal investment.

By Kim Slowey • June 30, 2017

London plans for zero traffic emissions by 2050

The Mayor's Transport Strategy calls for taxis to be zero emission "capable" by 2033, with city buses to follow by 2037.

By Jackie Snow • June 29, 2017

What's driving the future of parking garage design?

As commuters are turning to alternative modes of transportation, the future of the traditional urban parking garage is unclear.

By Kim Slowey • June 29, 2017

Construction contract awarded for Michigan autonomous vehicle test site

The American Center for Mobility project, near Detroit, had its property taxes waived for 15 years and has raised roughly half of the $110 million needed for completion.

By Hallie Busta • June 28, 2017

California lawmakers mull expanding electric vehicle incentives

A proposed measure could designate up to $3 billion towards getting more zero emissions vehicles on the road.

By Robert Walton • June 28, 2017

Virginia officials approve $18.6B transportation spending program

The six-year program will begin on July 1 and fund roughly 3,600 projects, with more than 80% of the funds going toward highway construction.

By Kim Slowey • June 26, 2017

DSNY report highlights waste management, EV plans across Big Apple

The new report offers details on MTS construction, Fresh Kills closure, electric vehicle charging and other upcoming initiatives.

By Cole Rosengren • June 20, 2017

Google plans transit-oriented San Jose, CA campus

The tech company is eyeing real estate near the city's Diridon Station to help reduce workers' reliance on car commutes in the densely populated Silicon Valley.

By Joe Dyton • June 20, 2017

Governments own more than 4 million vehicles

A 2017 report shows governments continue to own and manage a sizable number of vehicles. Also, EquipmentWatch has issued an analysis of used crane sales.

June 14, 2017

Sounds of NYC project aims to dull noises in the city that never sleeps

Scientists from NYU and OSU have deployed sensors around New York to measure various elements of the city's soundscape.

By Jackie Snow • June 14, 2017

Rhode Island issues RFI for connected, autonomous vehicle tech

The Ocean State joins a growing group of states that are exploring smart highways and making other improvements to ready their roads for driverless cars.

By Mary Tyler March • June 14, 2017

10 smart cities-related Twitter accounts to follow right now

Stay connected on social media by adding these informative accounts to your news feed.

By Kristin Musulin , Cody Boteler • June 13, 2017

PG&E-BMW pilot successfully deploys EVs as flexible grid resources

Throughout the pilot, PG&E dispatched 209 demand response events totaling 19,500 kilowatt-hours, utilizing the EV's flexible charging and a solar-plus-storage project. 

By Robert Walton • June 9, 2017

How to build a smart city: Expert tips on where to start (and pitfalls to avoid)

Leaders from organizations like Nesta, Navigant, Connecthings and more offered advice on how to begin on the path to smart innovations.

By Jackie Snow • June 8, 2017

Los Angeles to fuel transit buses with renewable natural gas

The city will advance its efforts toward GHG reduction through a contract with Clean Energy.

By Kristin Musulin • June 8, 2017

UTV equipment provides efficient on-field medical transport for sports programs

Athletic departments and schools use the MEDLITE transport skid for on-field medical transport.

By Michael Keating • June 7, 2017

A new device to spot potholes could help cities fix them faster

Technology is a critical part of improving America’s deteriorating infrastructure, but uptake will be driven by funding — a topic currently in the spotlight.

By Hallie Busta • June 7, 2017

Trump's deregulation order stalls federal high-speed rail rules

Industry experts say a set of uniform safety requirements will streamline the bureaucratic approvals that are necessary for high-speed rail projects.

By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2017

In this Finnish neighborhood, residents can experience efficient living 25/7

Smart Kalasatama in Helsinki, Finland is finding ways to give an hour a day back to its residents.

By Jackie Snow • May 31, 2017