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

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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

Report: Autonomous trucks could eliminate need for 4.4M commercial drivers

The International Transport Forum report outlines steps for mitigating job loss from driverless trucks in the U.S. and Europe.

By Cole Rosengren • May 31, 2017

Vermont utility offers $1,200 electric vehicle rebate

The offer is open to all residential and commercial customers, and would also help the city of Burlington meet a goal of becoming energy neutral. 

By Robert Walton • May 31, 2017

The race to become the nation's autonomous vehicle capital

Driverless vehicles are no longer the innovation of the future. They're the innovation of now — and without quick work, cities will fall behind.

By Jackie Snow • May 25, 2017

Beep beep: Mexico City tops list of world's most traffic-congested cities

The TomTom 2017 Traffic Index used nine years of data to give congestion scores to 390 cities based on travel times.

By Jackie Snow • May 25, 2017

Cat-inspired app aims to give Portlanders a purrfect parking experience

The app — which has purring and meowing functions — is intended to alleviate "wear and tear" on the city's pay stations.

By Jackie Snow • May 24, 2017

Brattle: Wider electrification key to averting both climate change and utility death spiral

Tapping into power demand from EVs and electrified heating can help the utility industry thrive as it pushes the economy toward deep decarbonization, the consultancy says. 

By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2017

How cities can help supply chains perfect the last mile

Urban planning and business collaboration could help cities better manage side effects of last-mile delivery, like congestion.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 22, 2017

Growing interest in electric vehicles spurs Pennsylvania PUC review

The Public Utilities Commission wants to know what kinds of tariff designs might help establish clear rules for third-party electric vehicle charging stations as part of the review. 

By Robert Walton • May 22, 2017

Study: Traffic flow significantly improves with AVs on the road

Researchers found if just 5% of vehicles on the road are automated, it can lead to a major reduction in "phantom traffic jams."

By Kristin Musulin , Jackie Snow • May 18, 2017

8 city mobile apps driving citizen engagement

Many major cities have leveraged smartphones to communicate about everything from pets to potholes.

By Jackie Snow • May 18, 2017

Congestion: A chronic logistics waste costing $63.4 billion in lost productivity

Idled traffic can lead to property losses, more accidents and lesser compliance with hours-of-service regulation. A recent report shows the costs are mounting.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 18, 2017

Vroom vroom: Volvo debuts driverless garbage truck

See how the autonomous refuse truck, currently being tested in Sweden, can maneuver pre-programmed routes using sensors.

By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2017

Electric vehicles can be grid assets or liabilities. How utilities plan will decide.

New communications protocols and time-varying rates are needed to help utilities managing EV charging, a new SEPA paper argues.

By Herman K. Trabish • May 17, 2017

ACEEE: 32 cities improve energy efficiency score; Boston tops list

Boston, New York and Seattle topped the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's biannual scorecard that ranks 51 U.S. cities on energy-saving efforts.

By Kristin Musulin , Jackie Snow • May 16, 2017

Duke’s truck-stop electrification project could mean big fuel savings

By allowing up to two dozen rigs to plug in at a North Carolina truck stop, Duke's project will help save 25,000 gallons fuel annually.

By Robert Walton • May 15, 2017

Pump the brakes: Cities aim to eliminate traffic fatalities with Vision Zero goals

Vision Zero, started in 1990s Sweden, is catching on across the US as cities look to make their roads safer.

By Jackie Snow • May 11, 2017

Atlanta’s I-85 bridge replacement set to open May 15, a month ahead of schedule

Contractor C.W. Matthews will be eligible for an early-completion bonus of $3.1 million, bringing the total contract cost to $16.6 million.

By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2017

In Massachusetts, utilities take a collaborative approach to EV infrastructure

The state wants to see a 50-fold increase in electric vehicles, prompting a novel charging buildout approach from utilities.

By Robert Walton • May 10, 2017

Better behavior on both sides of the badge

Body-worn cameras are improving transparency, integrity and legitimacy in America’s police departments.

By Derek Prall • May 10, 2017

US mayors launch task force to shape Trump’s infrastructure plans

The group, led by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, will attempt to help align the administration's future proposal with the cities' priorities.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017

Boulder plans to double EV charging ports by summer

The progressive Colorado city wants to use a $100,000 grant from a nonprofit to boost the number of electric vehicles on the road. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • May 8, 2017

If it’s not smart, it’s broken: Kansas City’s Edison Award tells story of success and purpose

For cities contemplating the transition from broken to smart, let Kansas City be your guide.

By Deborah Barrington • May 4, 2017

Bucking Trump, US cities press ahead on clean energy, climate goals

More than two dozen cities now have renewable energy commitments, putting them on the front lines of climate action in the Trump era. 

By Jackie Snow • May 4, 2017