Tennessee’s Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport recently became the first U.S. airport powered by 100 percent solar energy. The facility, which operates more than 61,000 flights a year, announced it has completed work on a 12-acre, 2.64 Read More
The city of Austin’s airport, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), is conducting a new six-month pilot program in autonomous transportation technology. The airport’s ‘Easy Mile EZ10’ electric, driver-less, and ADA-compliant shuttle is available to transport passengers Read More
Guest author: Ettore Murabito I’ve been involved in smart-city projects for a few years now, and the experience has been extremely enriching, at times challenging, but always fulfilling. Been immersed in this multidisciplinary field is Read More
Smart Cities for All, a project of the Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs (G3ict), is working with Mexico’s two largest cities – Mexico City and Guadalajara – to help track their progress and measure the Read More
The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) will finance 20 urban projects with €82 million (~$93 million US). These projects were received under the fourth call for proposals of the Urban Innovative Actions (UIA). The winning Read More
There is no such thing as a smart city in the U.S. However, many municipalities across the country are in pursuit to leverage connected technology and data to address local challenges. Quantifying smart city success Read More
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has appointed Rachel Malarich to the newly created position of City Forest Officer – with the primary responsibility of overseeing the growth of Los Angeles’ urban forest. Malarich is a Read More
The City of Fort Collins, Colorado has launched a new transit fare collection system, which includes mobile ticketing and also allows Colorado State University (CSU) students to use their existing student ID cards to tap-and-ride. Read More
Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York City has released a bicycle plan – Green Wave – to improve cycling infrastructure and cyclist safety across the city. The 24-page blueprint comes in response to increase Read More
The City of Cincinnati, Ohio has decided against using 3D crosswalks as a strategy to increase pedestrian safety after receiving information from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Initially proposed by City Councilman Jeff Pastor, the Read More
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