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Study: 'Artificial snow' could save ice sheet, prevent sea level rise
July 19, 2019
Oakland, CA passes facial recognition tech ban
July 18, 2019
Rockefeller grant to tackle 'energy poverty' in emerging economies
July 17, 2019
Can NYC's power grid handle impending heat waves?
July 16, 2019
VW and Ford expand partnership on AVs, EVs
July 15, 2019
Cities face increased, innovative wheelchair accessible vehicle options
July 12, 2019
What can Uber, Lyft data tell cities about transit deserts?
July 11, 2019
National parks get EV chargers through BMW partnership
July 10, 2019
Waymo testing Wi-Fi in autonomous taxis
July 9, 2019
Hawaii to combat climate change with carbon-injected concrete
July 8, 2019
All new EVs must emit noise at low speeds, EU rules
July 3, 2019
Mesa, AZ lands $1B Google data center
July 3, 2019
US mayors recognized for climate protection efforts
July 2, 2019
Every major US carrier has launched 5G service
July 2, 2019
Coord expands curb data platform to 5 new cities
July 1, 2019
Somerville, MA passes ban on facial recognition tech
July 1, 2019
NYC declares 'climate emergency' in symbolic resolution
June 28, 2019
Lake City, FL will pay $460K in ransom after cyberattack. Is your city next?
June 28, 2019
Ford expands mobility challenge to Austin, TX
June 27, 2019
Canada aligns with California on clean car standards
June 27, 2019
Apple to make Seattle a 'key engineering hub'
June 26, 2019
Poll: Consumers want control over data collected in public
June 26, 2019
Argo AI to invest $15M in AV research center
June 25, 2019
Utah DOT, Panasonic partner on connected vehicle network
June 25, 2019
Amazon granted patent for 'surveillance as a service' tech
June 24, 2019
London plans 'car-free day' to draw attention to air pollution crisis
June 24, 2019
Ford launches Detroit mobility challenge
June 21, 2019
Florida city agrees to pay hackers $600K after malware attack
June 21, 2019
New York approves landmark climate bill
June 20, 2019
Interactive map details publicly-owned properties in Los Angeles
June 20, 2019
Bird sets up designated parking zones for Paris riders
June 19, 2019
'RoboCop' to patrol public spaces in Huntington Park, CA
June 19, 2019
Swedish university designs air pollution sensor for streetlights
June 18, 2019
Columbus, OH ranks top city for tech workers
June 18, 2019
Study: Bitcoin mining has carbon footprint comparable to Kansas City, MO
June 17, 2019
Florida will no longer require human drivers in AVs
June 17, 2019
FCC to distribute $166M in rural broadband funding for 22 states
June 14, 2019
Bloomberg: Waiting on climate action 'isn't good enough'
June 14, 2019
Argo AI announces third-generation AV, expands testing to Detroit
June 13, 2019
NYC extends cap on for-hire vehicle licenses
June 13, 2019
State AGs file lawsuit to block Sprint-T-Mobile merger
June 12, 2019
Uber sued over wheelchair accessibility in Pittsburgh
June 12, 2019
Pittsburgh gets state funds for EV chargers, fleet vehicles
June 11, 2019
Microsoft invests in AI research, job training in Louisville, KY
June 11, 2019
Bloomberg pledges $500M to move country away from coal, natural gas
June 10, 2019
Study: Meeting Paris Agreement goals could avert hundreds of heat wave deaths
June 10, 2019
Apple acquires AV startup Drive.ai
June 7, 2019
USDOT to open 2 new University Transportation Centers
June 7, 2019
Bipartisan Senate bill would streamline local regulations on 5G infrastructure
June 6, 2019
Report: Homelessness up 12% in Los Angeles County
June 6, 2019
Survey: 57% of people willing to ride in AVs
June 5, 2019
Toronto releases its first resilience strategy
June 5, 2019
Will pogo sticks be the next scooters?
June 4, 2019
NACTO guide offers cities best practices in handling mobility data
June 4, 2019
A.T. Kearney: New York top city for global business, but shakeups on the horizon
June 3, 2019
British Columbia law requires 100% clean vehicle sales by 2040
June 3, 2019
New York ed department urges delay of Lockport facial recognition pilot
May 31, 2019
Sprint launches 5G in 4 cities
May 31, 2019
Uber will ban riders with low ratings in new campaign
May 30, 2019
FCC finalizes report saying digital divide is narrowing, despite objections
May 30, 2019
Portland, OR launches pilot with Sidewalk Labs location data software
May 29, 2019
Santa Monica, CA passes $800M plan to go carbon neutral by 2050
May 29, 2019
Bloomberg to fund 'America's Pledge' report on US climate progress
May 28, 2019
US House subcommittee clears $137B transportation spending bill
May 28, 2019
US Green Building Council to give 15 cities LEED certification assistance
May 24, 2019
New poll shows measured support for Sidewalk Labs' Toronto project
May 24, 2019
SAE International to form microbility data standards consortium
May 23, 2019
Uber circulates petition over San Francisco airport pickup rule
May 23, 2019
To make a more accessible city, turn to the sidewalk
May 23, 2019
Rockefeller Foundation, Mastercard announce opportunity zone initiatives
May 22, 2019
Report: New spending makes DC best city for parks
May 22, 2019
Amazon shareholders vote down facial recognition proposals
May 21, 2019
Air Force, MIT to partner on AI accelerator project
May 21, 2019
63% of DC-area residents oppose congestion pricing, survey finds
May 20, 2019
Mitsubishi Electric, HERE announce successful test of road hazard warning system
May 20, 2019
Detroit announces $100M road overhaul
May 17, 2019
Tesla issues software update over battery fire concerns
May 17, 2019
Greenlots partners with Columbus Yellow Cab on fast charger network
May 16, 2019
AT&T and San Jose, CA reach agreement on smart cities tech, digital divide funding
May 16, 2019
Coord releases visual curb data, asset tool
May 15, 2019
Report: Building new roads diverts money from repairs
May 15, 2019
Mastercard, Visa to roll out transit payment innovations
May 14, 2019
Carbon Disclosure Project recognizes 43 cities for climate, environment policies
May 14, 2019
Silicon Valley, NYC top ranking of best regions for startups
May 13, 2019
Investors face $1.2T in costs from climate change inaction
May 13, 2019
Toyota, Panasonic to form joint venture on smart housing
May 10, 2019
Baltimore struggles to recover from ransomware attack
May 10, 2019
Detroit sues LED bulb manufacturer over dimmed streetlights
May 9, 2019
Lyft app to offer Waymo AVs in Phoenix
May 9, 2019
New Flyer to launch autonomous bus technology program
May 8, 2019
Orlando, FL calls for consultant to coordinate smart city plan
May 8, 2019
Report: DC bus service must transform to attract riders
May 7, 2019
FAA projects massive growth in commercial drone use
May 7, 2019
California bill would regulate data collected from smart speakers
May 6, 2019
Waymo details pedestrian, bike detection technology
May 6, 2019
Toyota AI Ventures announces $100M AV, robotics fund
May 3, 2019
State report highlights 2018 population growth in Sacramento, CA
May 3, 2019
New York judge dismisses Lyft's challenge of driver wage rules
May 2, 2019
Seattle passes EV readiness requirements
May 2, 2019
Uber expands driver rewards program to 20 new cities
May 1, 2019
Amazon to open new Denver office, add 400 tech jobs
May 1, 2019
Motus Ventures launches AI-focused fund
April 30, 2019
All-electric Gig Car Share launching in Sacramento, CA
April 30, 2019
Can cities stay beautiful in the age of 5G?
April 30, 2019
San Francisco supervisor introduces IPO tax proposal
April 29, 2019
Sidewalk Labs releases street design principles
April 29, 2019
Verizon names 20 more cities to get mobile 5G this year
April 26, 2019
Chicago to install 40K LED streetlights in next phase of efficiency plan
April 26, 2019
Filament, University of Nevada partner to put blockchain in AVs
April 25, 2019
Report: 40% of Americans live with unhealthy air
April 25, 2019
San Francisco partners with RapidSOS, Uber to improve emergency response
April 24, 2019
Google Maps adds live EV charger information
April 24, 2019
Sidewalk Labs proposes 'visual language' to notify public of data collection
April 23, 2019
San Francisco to power commercial buildings with 100% renewables
April 23, 2019
Uber, Lyft announce new safety features
April 22, 2019
Microsoft, Intel to partner with Houston on startup accelerator
April 22, 2019
Apple reportedly seeking out LiDAR suppliers
April 18, 2019
Report: Artificial intelligence industry has 'diversity crisis'
April 18, 2019
New York City releases API to clear up social service eligibility
April 17, 2019
Santa Monica, CA opens transit storefront
April 17, 2019
EVgo debuts Autocharge technology
April 16, 2019
Google Fiber will pay Louisville, KY $3.8M to restore infrastructure
April 16, 2019
Study: Traffic linked to 4M pediatric asthma cases a year
April 15, 2019
Boston ranked as top global city for innovation
April 15, 2019
Bipartisan bill would help local governments prepare for cyber threats
April 12, 2019
Transit app adds integrated mobile ticketing
April 12, 2019
San Diego, Verizon partner to accelerate 5G deployment
April 11, 2019
Cambridge, MA passes ordinance mandating protected bike lanes
April 11, 2019
Court rules San Francisco can limit 5G infrastructure over aesthetics
April 10, 2019
Report: New York facial recognition pilot flops
April 10, 2019
Global mayors sign pledge to better manage tourism
April 9, 2019
Report: Los Angeles is top city for US solar use
April 9, 2019
Bipartisan bill would increase broadband access
April 8, 2019
UN roundtable weighs viability of floating cities
April 8, 2019
Climate panel disbanded under Trump reforms with local focus
April 5, 2019
Las Vegas partners with parking app SpotAngels on curb management
April 5, 2019
Ford, GM and Toyota partner on AV safety standards
April 4, 2019
Coord announces open data platform for curbs
April 4, 2019
Report: US, China tied in 5G preparedness
April 3, 2019
South Carolina bill would require illuminated signs on ride-sharing cars
April 3, 2019
RTC expands pilot to detect Las Vegas construction zones
April 2, 2019
Wireless research test site opens in Salt Lake City
April 2, 2019
AT&T to partner with DOE on climate resilience plan
April 1, 2019
Sidewalk Labs unveils app to measure public space use
April 1, 2019
NYC to cut city fleet by 1K vehicles
March 29, 2019
Bipartisan Senate bill seeks to secure 5G network
March 29, 2019
Chinese e-commerce firms, automakers team for $1.5B ride-hailing service
March 28, 2019
House Democrats introduce Climate Action Now Act
March 28, 2019
ChargeWheel nets funding for mobile EV and scooter charging trailers
March 27, 2019
Austin, TX startups sign diversity and inclusion pledge
March 27, 2019
Laguna Beach, CA sets ride-share pickup spots
March 26, 2019
Avis, Arrive partner to integrate parking platform into app
March 26, 2019
GM invests $300M in Michigan plant to build new EV
March 25, 2019
Oslo, Norway to install wireless electric chargers for taxi fleet
March 25, 2019
EY launches student data science challenge to grow AI workforce
March 22, 2019
Volvo to monitor drivers for intoxication, distractions
March 22, 2019
Los Angeles migrates city operations to state data center
March 21, 2019
Report: San Francisco has the most solar jobs in the nation
March 21, 2019
UK's review of mobility rules could clear the way for scooters
March 20, 2019
Waymo to expand Arizona operations
March 20, 2019
Snow, sweeping and garbage: How autonomy will transform city maintenance
March 19, 2019
New Orleans adopts rules to welcome 5G infrastructure
March 19, 2019
AAA poll: 71% of Americans afraid to ride in an AV
March 19, 2019
Sen. Kamala Harris introduces bill to help governments improve digital systems
March 18, 2019
Bipartisan Senate bill would regulate facial recognition tech
March 18, 2019
Toyota, DENSO, SoftBank invest $1B in Uber AV unit
March 15, 2019
Sprint to show off 5G potential at 'immersive center'
March 15, 2019
County of San Mateo, CA innovation center to run on UrbanLeap platform
March 14, 2019
Verizon launches mobile 5G in Chicago, Minneapolis
March 14, 2019
A new source of planning data: online reviews
March 13, 2019
Transit unions want protections against AV workforce impacts
March 13, 2019
Moovit, SpotHero partner to add parking information to transit app
March 12, 2019
What is the role for cities in replacing the gas tax?
March 12, 2019
Ford expands mobility challenge to three new cities
March 11, 2019
St. Louis signs trip-planning partnership with Transit app
March 11, 2019
T-Mobile CEO touts high-speed 5G home internet if Sprint merger approved
March 8, 2019
San Francisco devotes new resources to Vision Zero goals
March 8, 2019
StreetLight Data releases 2018 average daily traffic counts
March 7, 2019
Waymo is selling its LiDAR sensors to boost autonomous tech
March 7, 2019
Pittsburgh mayor signs executive order for AV testing policy
March 6, 2019
Volvo to test autonomous electric bus at Singapore university
March 6, 2019
Philadelphia warned that ad-funded kiosks could imperil highway funding
March 5, 2019
San Diego, Marine Corps to partner on smart cities tech
March 5, 2019
Sidewalk Labs shows off weather-adapting tech
March 4, 2019
Lyft files IPO, beating Uber to go public
March 4, 2019
Apple to lay off 190 employees from self-driving car unit
March 1, 2019
Chula Vista, CA invites research proposals for drones, AVs
March 1, 2019
Tampa Bay, FL businesses form transportation nonprofit
Feb. 28, 2019
Toyota announces partnership to create HD road maps
Feb. 28, 2019
Survey shows majority support for Sidewalk Toronto project
Feb. 27, 2019
Lime warns riders of bug that causes sudden braking
Feb. 27, 2019
Optibus adds route planning to transit software platform
Feb. 26, 2019
Sprint to launch 5G in 9 cities this year
Feb. 26, 2019
Citymapper launches bundled payment cards in London
Feb. 25, 2019
Sacramento State University kicks off 3-month autonomous shuttle pilot
Feb. 25, 2019
Report: Transit agencies need new data sources to reverse ridership decline
Feb. 22, 2019
Study: US will lead Asia, Europe on 5G
Feb. 22, 2019
Sidewalk Labs' Toronto project reveals modular design, timber materials
Feb. 21, 2019
Seattle mayor proposes EV readiness requirement for all new buildings
Feb. 21, 2019
GM Cruise, Uber open up AV visualization software
Feb. 20, 2019
FTA announces $5M in tribal transit grants
Feb. 20, 2019
Crime alert app Citizen expands to Baltimore
Feb. 19, 2019
Reports: California AVs drove more than 2M miles last year
Feb. 19, 2019
Innov8te Smart Cities Incubator unveils inaugural cohort
Feb. 15, 2019
White House releases strategy to increase broadband access
Feb. 15, 2019
Boston tops list of most congested US cities
Feb. 14, 2019
University of South Florida launches autonomous shuttle trial
Feb. 14, 2019
Senate Democrats urge rejection of T-Mobile, Sprint merger
Feb. 13, 2019
Security firm finds flaw allowing scooter model to be hacked
Feb. 13, 2019
Utah lawmakers take first step to legalize self-driving cars
Feb. 12, 2019
Philadelphia releases online map of street closures
Feb. 12, 2019
Bloomberg touts impact of American Cities Climate Challenge
Feb. 11, 2019
Airbus poll: Public split on flying cars
Feb. 11, 2019
Google Fiber to leave Louisville, KY after installation setbacks
Feb. 11, 2019
Optimus Ride to launch AVs in Virginia mixed-use development
Feb. 8, 2019
Federal report: Natural disasters cost US economy $91B in 2018
Feb. 8, 2019
Airbnb targets transportation with new hire
Feb. 8, 2019
Flush with data, cities take the lead in 2020 Census prep
Feb. 7, 2019
Report: Uber is a top brand for business expenses
Feb. 7, 2019
US hospitals treated at least 1,500 patients for scooter injuries in the last year
Feb. 7, 2019
Lyft introduces 'Green Mode' to put riders in EVs, hybrids
Feb. 7, 2019
Telensa launches data collection platform in Cambridge, UK
Feb. 6, 2019
Okta pledges $500K to fight homelessness in Bay Area
Feb. 6, 2019
Illinois tops 2018 USGBC ranking for LEED buildings
Feb. 5, 2019
Uber takes to the seas with Mumbai boat service
Feb. 5, 2019
Tempe, AZ faces $10M suit following fatal Uber AV accident
Feb. 5, 2019
Denver expands gunfire protection system to downtown
Feb. 4, 2019
Study: Self-driving cars could increase urban congestion
Feb. 4, 2019
Report: San Antonio could be 'global industry leader' in cybersecurity, IT
Feb. 1, 2019
Denver transit riders can now purchase tickets in Uber app
Feb. 1, 2019
San Francisco advances ban on facial recognition tech
Jan. 31, 2019
Argo AI approved for AV tests on California streets
Jan. 31, 2019
Shared EV network Envoy to expand nationwide
Jan. 30, 2019
Waze installs beacons in NYC tunnels to improve navigation
Jan. 30, 2019
Uber commits $300K to Bay Area tech training programs
Jan. 29, 2019
MIT, Microsoft develop model to target AI 'blind spots'
Jan. 29, 2019
Fremont, CA pilots electric police vehicle to reduce emissions
Jan. 28, 2019
Texas forms task force to promote autonomous vehicles
Jan. 28, 2019
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies says commercial service possible by 2022
Jan. 25, 2019
NYC to speed up buses by cracking down on illegal parking
Jan. 25, 2019
GAATES, G3ict to align activities on inclusive urban design
Jan. 24, 2019
Report: Daimler, BMW to form mobility services venture named 'Jurbey'
Jan. 24, 2019
TomTom sells telematics arm to focus on navigation
Jan. 23, 2019
Report: Pedestrian deaths continue decade-long climb
Jan. 23, 2019
Survey: 1 in 9 Americans would consider buying an EV
Jan. 22, 2019
Uber exploring self-driving tech for bikes, scooters
Jan. 22, 2019
Disability rights group sues scooter companies, San Diego over sidewalk clutter
Jan. 18, 2019
Nonprofit releases guidebook to help cities become 'broadband ready'
Jan. 18, 2019
Michigan Mobility Challenge funds paratransit services, autonomous shuttles
Jan. 17, 2019
Bay Area Rapid Transit unveils new end-to-end trip planner
Jan. 17, 2019
Transportation for America releases micromobility policy guide
Jan. 16, 2019
Uber calls for more European public transit investment
Jan. 16, 2019
Survey: Liability, safety concerns top obstacles to AV growth
Jan. 15, 2019
Cox Automotive launches fleet-focused service network
Jan. 15, 2019
StreetLight Data releases tool to measure bike, pedestrian traffic
Jan. 14, 2019
Advocates push for 'bike mayor' in NYC
Jan. 14, 2019
Startup in Residence announces 2019 partnerships
Jan. 11, 2019
TransitScreen, MobilityData form open transit data platform
Jan. 11, 2019
FirstNet reports 60% jump in subscribers, expanded coverage area
Jan. 10, 2019
Las Vegas to manage smart city pilots using UrbanLeap platform
Jan. 10, 2019
Mobileye, Ordnance Survey partner to create high-quality maps of UK streets
Jan. 9, 2019
Poll: Few Americans want government to restrict facial recognition tech
Jan. 9, 2019
Panasonic, Kent International partner on new e-bike models
Jan. 8, 2019
Transdev, Torc Robotics partner on autonomous shuttles
Jan. 8, 2019
Shenzhen, China touts nearly all-electric taxi fleet
Jan. 7, 2019
Automakers want to adapt vehicle interiors to drivers' emotions
Jan. 7, 2019
New York state to launch cryptocurrency task force
Jan. 4, 2019
NYC marks 5th straight year of declining traffic deaths
Jan. 3, 2019
San Diego begins construction on protected bike lanes
Jan. 3, 2019
US Census Bureau finds stark rural-urban broadband divide
Jan. 2, 2019
As bike-share expands, neighborhood perception is key
Jan. 2, 2019
Lyft hires former USDOT official to lead AV safety efforts
Dec. 21, 2018
North Miami, FL to partner with Gridics on 3D zoning map
Dec. 21, 2018
Uber to resume AV testing in Pittsburgh
Dec. 20, 2018
Incoming New York lawmakers back congestion pricing
Dec. 20, 2018
Aptiv opens AV 'technical center' in Las Vegas
Dec. 19, 2018
AT&T makes 5G available in 12 cities — but there's a catch
Dec. 19, 2018
Postmates unveils autonomous delivery robot
Dec. 18, 2018
LinkedIn: Blockchain developer was the top 'emerging job' of 2018
Dec. 18, 2018
California to require all-electric buses by 2040
Dec. 17, 2018
Oklahoma City opens $135M streetcar system
Dec. 17, 2018
Amid changing mobility landscape, transit agencies carve out crucial role
Dec. 14, 2018
Apple to open new $1B campus in Austin, TX
Dec. 14, 2018
Getaround and Uber expand partnership to 4 new cities
Dec. 13, 2018
Lyft granted patent for AV notification system
Dec. 13, 2018
USDOT awards $1.5B in infrastructure grants
Dec. 12, 2018
Uber employee reportedly warned of AV safety issues before fatal crash
Dec. 12, 2018
UN report: Cities are 'key implementers' of climate policies
Dec. 11, 2018
BlackBerry moves into smart cities with secure communications system
Dec. 11, 2018
Nation's first fully biometric terminal open at Atlanta airport
Dec. 10, 2018
Survey: Consumers keen on EV purchases, though cost remains a barrier
Dec. 10, 2018
Lyft files for IPO, could go public in first quarter of 2019
Dec. 7, 2018
Autonomous shuttle pilot coming to Providence, RI
Dec. 7, 2018
DriveOhio unveils strategic plan for drone research
Dec. 6, 2018
Waymo launches self-driving taxi service in Phoenix
Dec. 6, 2018
Microsoft to expand rural broadband access initiative to 25 states
Dec. 5, 2018
San Jose, CA approves land sale for Google development
Dec. 5, 2018
A look at Sidewalk Labs' site plans for its Toronto project
Dec. 4, 2018
World Bank to invest $200B over 5 years for climate change action
Dec. 4, 2018
Lawmakers raise 'serious concerns' about Amazon facial recognition software
Dec. 3, 2018
Technology of the Year: FirstNet
Dec. 3, 2018
San Francisco votes to eliminate parking minimums
Dec. 3, 2018
Groups call for Congressional hearings on T-Mobile-Sprint merger
Nov. 30, 2018
Lyft to triple size of NYC's Citi Bike system over next 5 years
Nov. 30, 2018
Report: Vehicle emissions are keeping California from reaching climate goals
Nov. 29, 2018
EPA loans San Diego $614M for water recycling project
Nov. 29, 2018
Bird Platform will soon launch in New Zealand, Canada and Latin America
Nov. 28, 2018
Atlanta to enhance job opportunities through new Center for Workforce Innovation
Nov. 28, 2018
GM cuts jobs, ends models amid shift to electric and autonomous cars
Nov. 27, 2018
Verizon to help make Boston the 'best digital city' in the US
Nov. 27, 2018
REI-backed study identifies top cities for outdoor access
Nov. 26, 2018
Brookings: 9.5M workers could be affected by AV deployment
Nov. 26, 2018
Uber expands wheelchair accessibility in 6 cities
Nov. 21, 2018
NYU's Urban Future Lab announces startup competition
Nov. 21, 2018
Poll: Texting while driving viewed as widespread problem in cities
Nov. 20, 2018
Bloomberg Philanthropies, partners announce 10 cities for economic mobility project
Nov. 20, 2018
Chicago challenges businesses to power buildings with renewable energy
Nov. 19, 2018
NYC, Barcelona and Amsterdam partner to protect digital rights
Nov. 19, 2018
35 communities join Neighborly accelerator for community broadband
Nov. 16, 2018
Verizon unveils inaugural cohort of 5G First Responder Lab
Nov. 16, 2018
UCLA, Los Angeles water utility partner for $5M conservation research effort
Nov. 15, 2018
Waymo CEO: Ride-hailing service to debut in coming months
Nov. 15, 2018
San Jose, CA to pilot new autonomous taxi service
Nov. 14, 2018
San Diego outlines smart sensor installation plans in major IoT push
Nov. 14, 2018
Study: 1M daily NYC trips could be on e-bikes
Nov. 13, 2018
216 mayors signal support for more solar power in updated letter
Nov. 13, 2018
Greenlots and Volvo to partner on charging infrastructure for electric trucks
Nov. 12, 2018
Mobilitie honors Los Angeles with Connected City Award for 5G rollout
Nov. 12, 2018
Google is reportedly planning a huge NYC expansion
Nov. 9, 2018
Dallas sees promise in smart city living lab pilot
Nov. 9, 2018
MIT survey: There is no universal standard for AV ethics
Nov. 8, 2018
How Verizon's reorganization puts a focus on 5G
Nov. 8, 2018
If smart cities center around data collection, why is water left out?
Nov. 8, 2018
Hyundai invests in computer learning firm allegro.ai
Nov. 7, 2018
Microsoft to use Moovit transit data for Azure Maps
Nov. 7, 2018
Center for Digital Government names winners of data use survey
Nov. 6, 2018
Elon Musk teases 'disturbingly long' hyperloop tunnel near Los Angeles
Nov. 6, 2018
Blockchain tech company pitches futuristic 'Innovation Park' in Nevada
Nov. 5, 2018
Are ride-hailing companies required to provide child safety seats?
Nov. 5, 2018
NYC targets young drivers in Vision Zero safety program
Nov. 2, 2018
Uber launches driver rewards program in 8 markets
Nov. 2, 2018
Deloitte: To fund infrastructure, developing cities need private help
Nov. 1, 2018
Waymo gets first approval to test fully self-driving cars in California
Nov. 1, 2018
Lime applies for car-sharing permit in Seattle
Oct. 31, 2018
Volkswagen, Intel to partner on autonomous taxi service in Israel
Oct. 31, 2018
Cities and counties sue FCC over 5G vote
Oct. 30, 2018
GM calls for national EV sales program
Oct. 30, 2018
Trump calls for national spectrum strategy ahead of 5G rollout
Oct. 29, 2018
DC proposes dockless regulations, new permitting process
Oct. 29, 2018
Verizon adds hurricane-hit Panama City, FL to 5G rollout
Oct. 26, 2018
Austin, TX testing connected stoplights in USDOT trial
Oct. 26, 2018
Samsung and NEC to partner on 5G technology
Oct. 25, 2018
Lyft buys AR company Blue Vision Labs to boost AV division
Oct. 25, 2018
Los Angeles tech companies make diversity, engagement pledge
Oct. 24, 2018
NHTSA seeks suspension of driverless school bus pilot
Oct. 24, 2018
Controversial Amazon facial recognition software gets 2nd Orlando pilot
Oct. 23, 2018
DC appoints 'night mayor' to lead Office of Nightlife and Culture
Oct. 23, 2018
Verizon joins Spokane, WA smart city pilot
Oct. 22, 2018
Waymo report details how police can deal with AVs
Oct. 22, 2018
Boston mayor outlines plan to protect waterfront from rising seas
Oct. 19, 2018
Virgin Hyperloop One study finds Missouri route feasible
Oct. 19, 2018
NYC names former White House official as Chief Analytics Officer
Oct. 19, 2018
Sidewalk Labs pitches third-party data storage for Toronto project
Oct. 18, 2018
Report: More than half of large cities are preparing for AVs
Oct. 18, 2018
San Francisco passes taxi reforms to ease pain from ride-hailing competition
Oct. 18, 2018
Survey: Americans willing to pay more fees, taxes to relieve congestion
Oct. 17, 2018
Chicago mayor proposes $2M to beautify violence-plagued neighborhoods
Oct. 17, 2018
Banks value Uber at $120B ahead of possible IPO
Oct. 17, 2018
Report: Recession recovery emphasizes divide between prosperous cities, rural regions
Oct. 16, 2018
Portland General Electric plans smart grid test project
Oct. 16, 2018
Lime loses legal bid to block San Francisco scooter launch
Oct. 16, 2018
Increased temperatures linked to mental health issues, study finds
Oct. 15, 2018
Arizona to open Institute for Automated Mobility
Oct. 15, 2018
Waze launches carpool feature nationwide
Oct. 12, 2018
City Innovate unveils 81 government contracting opportunities for startups
Oct. 12, 2018
Indeed job board sees massive growth in AV postings
Oct. 11, 2018
DC's aggressive clean energy bill gets initial hearing
Oct. 11, 2018
UK Uber drivers strike over pay dispute
Oct. 10, 2018
Microsoft partners with Singapore ride-hailing service Grab
Oct. 10, 2018
Los Angeles to expand cybersecurity lab
Oct. 9, 2018
Ford patents system to steer AVs by phone
Oct. 9, 2018
Sidewalk Labs advisor quits Toronto project over privacy concerns
Oct. 8, 2018
Tesla touts Autopilot safety in first quarterly report
Oct. 8, 2018
Toyota and SoftBank to partner on mobility services
Oct. 5, 2018
US DOT revises AV rules to no longer require human driver
Oct. 5, 2018
Chicago to pilot tool to boost disability access for smart cities
Oct. 4, 2018
Ford calls for shared language of self-driving cars
Oct. 4, 2018
Startup founded by Apple vets debuts advanced LiDAR for AVs
Oct. 3, 2018
NYC unveils plan to become leader of cybersecurity innovation
Oct. 3, 2018
Google Maps adds real-time commute information
Oct. 2, 2018
Grand Rapids, MI to test autonomous shuttle fleet
Oct. 2, 2018
Traffic data startup wins DC civic app contest
Oct. 1, 2018
Provo, UT is North America's fastest-growing tech employment market
Oct. 1, 2018
Chicago launches Smart911 to improve emergency response
Sept. 28, 2018
AT&T and Samsung exploring 5G-based 'Smart Factory'
Sept. 28, 2018
Lyft expands 'Ditch Your Car' promotion nationwide
Sept. 27, 2018
Michael Bloomberg to lead UN green finance campaign
Sept. 27, 2018
New Siemens tool helps cities calculate electric transport infrastructure needs
Sept. 26, 2018
Report recommends UK government cap ride-hailing licenses
Sept. 26, 2018
Can smart cities work for the visually impaired?
Sept. 26, 2018
Study: Ride-share drivers' wages less than half what it was 4 years ago
Sept. 25, 2018
Elemental Excelerator taps 20 startups for 2019 cohort
Sept. 25, 2018
Grassroots coalition asks FCC to slow 5G expansion over health concerns
Sept. 24, 2018
Smart Cities for All launches initiative to increase inclusion in city design
Sept. 24, 2018
NYC releases guide to help agencies, nonprofits launch 'Moonshot' challenges
Sept. 21, 2018
USDA invests $400M in rural electricity upgrades, smart grids
Sept. 21, 2018
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba to develop, launch AI chips
Sept. 20, 2018
Florida town to test world's first driverless school shuttle
Sept. 20, 2018
Colorado Smart Cities Alliance to launch collaborative open lab
Sept. 19, 2018
Algorithm toolkit aims to help cities reduce bias from automation
Sept. 18, 2018
UPS to team with tech firms for study on truck congestion
Sept. 18, 2018
Reno, NV conducts FAA-approved drone delivery flight
Sept. 17, 2018
Self-driving startup Nuro delivers safety report to feds
Sept. 17, 2018
Mapillary partners with Amazon to help cities ease parking woes
Sept. 14, 2018
AT&T in talks to partner with Los Angeles on smart city tech
Sept. 14, 2018
Mayors, counties balk at FCC 5G streamlining proposal
Sept. 13, 2018
Survey: 57% of cities plan climate action in next year
Sept. 13, 2018
T-Mobile, Ericsson reach $3.5B deal for 5G technology
Sept. 12, 2018
AT&T names 5 more 5G cities
Sept. 12, 2018
Bay Area city halts 5G development over health concerns
Sept. 11, 2018
Report: AI will add $13T to global economy by 2030
Sept. 11, 2018
Houston may exempt 2 neighborhoods from parking mandates
Sept. 10, 2018
Report: Ride-hailing not pushing households to abandon cars
Sept. 10, 2018
New York resiliency strategy 'OneNYC' to get an update in 2019
Sept. 7, 2018
Lyft enters scooter business with Denver launch
Sept. 7, 2018
Chicago recruits Ray LaHood to lead transportation task force
Sept. 6, 2018
Uber announces new safety features for riders, drivers
Sept. 6, 2018
Siemens to unveil autonomous tram in Germany
Sept. 5, 2018
FCC to vote on proposal streamlining 5G infrastructure rules
Sept. 5, 2018
DC's Capital Bikeshare to introduce electric bikes
Sept. 4, 2018
Northern Virginia, Phoenix lead global markets with most future data center inventory
Sept. 4, 2018
Drive.ai expands autonomous shuttle service to Arlington, TX
Aug. 27, 2018
Google-backed AI network aids lead pipe cleanup in Flint, MI
Aug. 27, 2018
National Safety Council: US on pace for 40K traffic deaths this year
Aug. 24, 2018
Philadelphia sets path to reduce GHG emissions 80% by 2050
Aug. 24, 2018
Accelerator for America nets Rockefeller Foundation grant for local job creation efforts
Aug. 23, 2018
Lyft announces efforts to increase voter turnout in November
Aug. 23, 2018
AAA: Ride-hailing not a cost-effective replacement for car ownership
Aug. 22, 2018
CTIA announces cybersecurity certification for IoT devices
Aug. 22, 2018
Verizon, Nokia complete successful test of 5G in moving car
Aug. 21, 2018
Stanford researchers design AI camera to make AVs more efficient
Aug. 21, 2018
Seattle gives out $400K in digital literacy grants
Aug. 20, 2018
Ford sends AV safety report to federal government
Aug. 20, 2018
Boston expands bike-share network to unserved neighborhoods
Aug. 17, 2018
Elon Musk pitches hyperloop tunnel to L.A. Dodgers stadium
Aug. 17, 2018
Verizon taps Indianapolis as 4th city to receive 5G service
Aug. 16, 2018
Safety report urges caution in transition to AVs
Aug. 16, 2018
Tech that turns light poles into EV chargers wins NYC climate award
Aug. 15, 2018
Los Angeles subway to install body scanners
Aug. 15, 2018
VW-backed Electrify America launches ad campaign to promote EVs
Aug. 14, 2018
Comcast offers low-cost internet program to veterans
Aug. 14, 2018
Developers building first 5G-ready community in Dallas suburbs
Aug. 13, 2018
Ericsson ups US investments in 5G infrastructure
Aug. 13, 2018
IIHS warns of flawed electronic driver assist features
Aug. 10, 2018
Houston approves docked bike-share expansion
Aug. 10, 2018
Amazon Web Services to partner with investment firm on emergency responder tech program
Aug. 9, 2018
Study: Cab drivers, not truckers, at risk with AV proliferation
Aug. 9, 2018
US Ignite launches platform to connect cities to federal funding opportunities
Aug. 8, 2018
Study: China outspent US by $24B in 5G infrastructure since 2015
Aug. 8, 2018
Sidewalk Labs teams with design firm for 'Dynamic Street' model
Aug. 7, 2018
NYC Council unanimously approves Union Square Tech Training Center
Aug. 6, 2018
USDA to invest $97M in rural broadband projects
Aug. 6, 2018
Sacramento, CA reaches deal with Phantom Auto for 6-month AV pilot
Aug. 3, 2018
Bird establishing fund for protected bike lanes
Aug. 3, 2018
Uber, Lyft agree to proposed San Francisco ride-sharing tax
Aug. 2, 2018
LG Electronics to open AI lab in Toronto
Aug. 2, 2018
Cincinnati launches digital platform for small businesses
Aug. 1, 2018
Revel launches moped service in Brooklyn, NY
Aug. 1, 2018
Autonomous ride-hailing pilot launches in Frisco, TX
July 31, 2018
T-Mobile agrees to $3.5B deal with Nokia for 5G tech
July 31, 2018
Bosch to launch weather alerts for autonomous vehicles
July 30, 2018
Amsterdam tops ranking of healthiest cities
July 30, 2018
Uber paid $12.9B to drivers and delivery workers last year
July 27, 2018
Marketplace.city joins 100 Resilient Cities partner network
July 27, 2018
Study: 70% of city residents view electric scooters positively
July 26, 2018
Houston runs 3-day cyberattack stress test
July 26, 2018
Verizon names Houston as 3rd city for 5G rollout
July 25, 2018
Nokia to partner with Current for smart cities platform in Canada
July 25, 2018
UK lays groundwork for 5G deployment, full fiber broadband coverage by 2033
July 24, 2018
5 states to participate in NGA information sharing program
July 24, 2018
Honolulu mayor orders preparations for sea level rise
July 23, 2018
AT&T adds 3 cities to 2018 5G rollout
July 23, 2018
Report: Streamlining 5G infrastructure deployment could add $100B to the economy
July 20, 2018
Toronto issues first green bond, joins food waste initiative
July 20, 2018
Nearly 200K disabled NYC residents lack ADA-accessible subway stations
July 19, 2018
ACEEE: Rural households pay 40% more on energy than urban counterparts
July 19, 2018
Cities, businesses join international push to promote EVs
July 18, 2018
Report details 'bottom-up' climate strategies for cities, states
July 18, 2018
FCC likely to approve policy that would help Google Fiber expansion
July 17, 2018
10 cities selected for Love Your Block neighborhood restoration funding
July 17, 2018
Seattle approves new bike-share regulations, prompting ofo exit
July 16, 2018
For many US cities, the digital divide is more than an infrastructure problem
July 16, 2018
Army taps Austin, TX for new research and development facility
July 16, 2018
Dallas deploys electric bus fleet
July 13, 2018
Facebook ups AI research with navigation tests
July 13, 2018
FCC to auction high-band frequency spectrum for 5G deployment
July 12, 2018
UK to push for electric car charges in all new homes
July 12, 2018
London, Singapore lead ranking of world's smart cities
July 11, 2018
Waze, Esri expand partnership to provide real-time road data to cities
July 11, 2018
St. Paul, MN sets plan to make buildings carbon neutral
July 10, 2018
Boston designates 9 businesses as age-inclusive
July 10, 2018
Smart Cities Council releases online project coordination platform
July 9, 2018
Is the self-driving bike the vehicle of the future?
July 9, 2018
Auckland, New Zealand safe swimming platform wins IDC Smart City Award
July 5, 2018
Coronado, CA to begin recycling impounded dockless bikes
July 5, 2018
Leading Cities announces global competition for smart cities startups
July 5, 2018
Chinese mobile payment company expands to San Francisco
July 4, 2018
Autonomous shuttles launch in Detroit
July 3, 2018
New York City leads on job access via transit, study says
July 2, 2018
AT&T announces 5G trial in South Bend, IN
June 29, 2018
AVs could mean downtown congestion, less parking needs
June 29, 2018
Columbus, OH to purchase 10 electric buses
June 28, 2018
Milwaukee, WI files lawsuit over Bird refusal to remove scooters
June 28, 2018
Austin, TX to test autonomous transit shuttles
June 28, 2018
Emissions cuts most effective at the city level, study says
June 28, 2018
Pittsburgh group lays out platform for equitable transit service
June 27, 2018
UK government offers autonomous vehicle funding
June 27, 2018
Lime reportedly launching two-seater electric cars by year's end
June 25, 2018
Summit, NJ adopts infrastructure changes to protect distracted pedestrians
June 25, 2018
Boston expands autonomous vehicle testing citywide
June 22, 2018
Longmont, CO municipal internet has nation's fastest service
June 22, 2018
Sprint to test robotic, self-driving EV chargers in NYC
June 22, 2018
Miami adopts Ring-backed 'Neighbors' app in safety initiative
June 22, 2018
Philadelphia begins digitizing paper-based functions
June 21, 2018
Uber launches EV Champions Initiative in 7 cities
June 21, 2018
San Francisco slows plans for citywide broadband
June 20, 2018
European scooter company Muving makes US debut in Atlanta
June 20, 2018
Nashville, TN partners with Apple to improve 911 response
June 19, 2018
Columbus, OH puts up $30K for electric taxis
June 19, 2018
San Jose, CA to roll out largest small cell deployment of any US city
June 18, 2018
Nearly 40 San Francisco buildings at risk in earthquake
June 18, 2018
How London Breed's historic victory may shape San Francisco's future
June 15, 2018
Sacramento, CA to use $44M in VW settlement funds on EV deployment
June 15, 2018
Ford announces City of Tomorrow Challenge winners
June 14, 2018
GM to release more than 20 electric vehicles by 2023
June 14, 2018
San Francisco selects design for new public toilets
June 13, 2018
NYC approves half-priced metro cards for low-income residents
June 13, 2018
NYC announces winners of open data competition
June 12, 2018
San Antonio to create innovation zones for new technology
June 11, 2018
Brownsville, TX and Detroit top list of cities with least broadband access
June 11, 2018
Boston mayor urges cities to join large-scale renewable energy purchase
June 8, 2018
Study: Social media can predict neighborhood health
June 8, 2018
Orlando, FL to offer tech community grants
June 7, 2018
Seattle approves free transit for public high school students
June 7, 2018
Survey: Most expect AVs to be common, but trust issues remain
June 6, 2018
Atlanta eyes airport innovation lab
June 6, 2018
Report: World's highest carbon footprints in Seoul, Guangzhou, NYC
June 5, 2018
Singapore to require geofencing for bike-share operators
June 5, 2018
Boston launches initiative to make city, transit stops more playful
June 4, 2018
NYC seeks proposals to add banking chips to municipal ID cards
June 4, 2018
Alphabet spinoff Dandelion debuts geothermal heating and cooling system for homes
June 1, 2018
RideAustin, Capital Metro partner for microtransit service
June 1, 2018
California rolls out digital license plate pilot
May 31, 2018
San Francisco subpoenas Uber, Lyft for driver wage information
May 31, 2018
Uber rolls out 911 panic button in US app
May 30, 2018
Car2Go to leave Toronto and Columbus, OH markets
May 30, 2018
DC partners with Nextdoor to improve election turnout
May 29, 2018
Portland, OR to standardize protected bike lane design
May 29, 2018
New York MTA unveils subway repair plan on sped-up timeline
May 24, 2018
Pittsburgh sets goal of 50% energy reduction in revised climate plan
May 24, 2018
Lyft reportedly eyes electric scooter expansion in San Francisco
May 23, 2018
Amazon offering facial recognition tech to police, sparking civil rights debate
May 23, 2018
Facebook, Qualcomm partner for urban high-speed internet venture
May 22, 2018
Pace launches bike-share program in Austin, TX following dockless crackdown
May 22, 2018
San Francisco to help clear marijuana citations using algorithm
May 21, 2018
Boring Company previews Los Angeles plan: $1 rides on all-electric underground pods
May 21, 2018
Lyft partners with Florida's Brightline to enhance rider services
May 18, 2018
UN: 68% of the global population will live in cities by 2050
May 18, 2018
NYC announces blockchain resource center
May 17, 2018
San Francisco to fully electrify bus fleet by 2035
May 17, 2018
Sacramento weighs restricting gas stations, drive-throughs near transit stops
May 16, 2018
Sprint adds 3 cities to 2019 5G rollout
May 16, 2018
Canadian transportation infrastructure remains an obstacle for seniors
May 15, 2018
Detroit to cut 2 lanes from major thoroughfare as part of safety initiative
May 15, 2018
Columbus, OH to host Smart City Hackathon to leverage data hub
May 14, 2018
Bloomberg Philanthropies to invest $43M in arts program across 7 cities
May 14, 2018

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