Transport for London (TfL) – working with KeolisAmey Docklands (KAD) – has launched a six-month trial aimed at addressing barriers faced by customers with diverse needs when using the Docklands Light Railway (DLR). The Access Read More
In 2023, Memphis and Philadelphia initiated transformative lighting projects, focusing on public safety, equity, and sustainability. The Philadelphia Streetlight Improvement Project (PSIP), a major endeavor to convert 130,000 streetlights to LEDs within two years, is Read More
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Justice Clearinghouse has granted public access to its online library of environmental justice-related resources. According to the EPA, the searchable library is designed to make it easier and more Read More
As Boston, MA is a low-lying coastal city, it is increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, experiencing more intense storms, frequent heavy precipitation, extreme flooding, and higher sea levels. In a bid to Read More
The City of Raleigh, VA has deployed its first two solar-powered electric vehicle charging units in two local parks. The City plans to occasionally move these solar-powered EV chargers to different areas of the city Read More
The City Council of Seattle, WA has approved a 20-year transportation plan (STP), stating that it is a “vision for the future of [its] streets, sidewalks, and public spaces.” “Seattleites deserve safe, reliable, and accessible Read More
Highlights from the Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo – Spring 2024 The Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo has been likened to a “homecoming” by smart city leaders who have been advancing in the Read More
New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently released its Climate Resilience Roadmap that has the aim of strengthening the transit system’s ability to withstand future storms and other effects of climate change. “Our transit Read More
The City Council of Leicester, England has added an additional feature from its Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) partner SkedGo to improve the safety, sense of security, and inclusivity of its nighttime pedestrians. A study of perceptions of Read More
As we previously reported, the city of Tallinn in Estonia is running its Test in Tallinn innovation program, where both domestic and foreign companies are invited to come to the city and use it as Read More
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