Dallas, Texas requires all new construction within the city to install “cool roofs,” in an effort to reduce the urban heat island effect. New buildings must use roofing materials that reflect solar heat on at Read More
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
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
The smart cities movement is gaining adoption on a global scale, creating an opportunity to share best practices beyond national borders. The U.S., a newer entrant, has much to gain from examining models and approaches Read More
Rubicon Global announced that the City of Montgomery, Alabama has selected Rubicon® to formally implement a smart city solution to help improve residential and commercial waste and recycling services for its more than 200,000 citizens. Read More
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to use carbon-injected concrete in all future construction as part of its sustainable transportation initiative. The material is now approved for all flat work – such as roads Read More
The Open Mobility Foundation (OMF) – a coalition of cities and private partners committed to using open-source technology to manage the modern transportation infrastructure – has been launched with the mission to promote safety, equity, Read More
The city of Shediac, New Brunswick will soon serve as a testing ground for new technologies that are being developed by NB Power and Siemens Canada. The smart energy community project is funded by a Read More
The increased use of smart electricity meters has allowed energy utility companies to more efficiently track energy use and allocate energy production – and end users to better manage their home energy usage – but Read More
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