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Ghent Targets Emission Reduction with New Pilot Projects

The city of Ghent in Belgium will be running two pilot projects aimed at reducing ...

Port of Bilbao Collaborates with Kapsch TrafficCom on Connected Vehicles Project

The Port of Bilbao in Spain is currently working with connected-intelligent transportation system (C-ITS) provider ...

Sensors Installed in Durham to Monitor Temperature Trends

A team of researchers from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill has placed ...

MTA Expands Automated Bus Lane Enforcement

New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently announced the expansion of its Automated Bus ...

Smart Destinations and Our Connection to Island Communities 

The term “smart cities” often conjures up images of glassy skyscrapers in bustling metropolitan areas ...

San Francisco Launches New Dashboard to Track Vision Zero Progress Against Peer Cities

The City and County of San Francisco, CA adopted its Vision Zero policy in 2014, ...

Louisville Launches Urban Agriculture Program to Combat Food Scarcity 

The city of Louisville, KY is adding a new Urban Agriculture Program that will address ...

Coral Gables Prepares for Active Hurricane Season with Enhanced Communication Measures

The Miami suburb of Coral Gables in Florida is girding itself for any hurricanes that ...

New Bike and E-Bike Share Program Set to Ease Traffic Congestion in Worcester

Worcester City Council in England is working with UK micro mobility provider Beryl to launch ...

City of London and Boroughs Launch ‘Air Aware’ Tool for Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring

An online tool - called Air Aware - has been developed by The City of ...

Valencia Launches ‘Requiem in Power’ to Install 6,658 Solar Panels in Cemeteries

The City of Valencia in Spain has launched an initiative that aims to install 6,658 ...

NTXIA and FBI Dallas Announce Collaboration to Educate North Texas Public, Private and Academic Sectors on Tackling Modern Threats

DALLAS, June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- North Texas Innovation Alliance, a 501(c)3 regional consortium of ...

AI Vehicle Cameras for Code Violation Detection

The city council of Stockton, California recently approved the use of vehicle-mounted cameras and artificial ...

Detroit’s Corktown Launches Pilot Project Using Autonomous Robots for Urban Farming

The Autonomous Robotic Pickup Platform - a pilot project being conducted in Detroit’s Corktown historic ...

NYC Announces Safety Plan to Combat Extreme Heat and Save Lives

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) Commissioner Zach ...

Chicago Expands Free Internet Access for Disinvested Communities

The city of Chicago, IL continues its roll-out of the Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) Chicago ...

FTA Releases Comprehensive Climate Resilience Guidebook for Transit Agencies

The Federal Transit Administration has released its Transit Resilience Guidebook which it states is designed ...

People Centered Smart Cities Across the Americas

Smart city leaders from across the U.S. and Latin America took the stage on the ...

Calgary Launches 5G Discovery Zone to Drive Innovation

The City of Calgary in Canada recently opened its 5G Discovery Zone, which will enable ...

Eurocities 2024 Awards: Gdansk, Madrid, and Pau Honored for Tackling Global Challenges

The cities of Gdansk in Poland, Madrid in Spain, and Pau in France received prizes ...

Seoul Announces Customized Tourist Passes for Unlimited Eco-Friendly Transit Access

Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) in Korea is introducing customized tourist passes for eco-friendly transportation options ...

US Department of Commerce and NOAA Announce $4.55 Million for Virtual Centers

The US Department of Commerce and NOAA recently announced US$4.55 million in funding for two ...

City of Tallinn Partners with Hayden AI to Enhance Transit Efficiency and Safety

The City of Tallinn in Estonia has partnered with Hayden AI - an artificial intelligence ...

TfL and KAD Launch ‘Access DLR’ Trial to Improve Inclusivity and Accessibility

Transport for London (TfL) - working with KeolisAmey Docklands (KAD) - has launched a six-month ...

Transforming Urban Infrastructure: Public Safety, Equity and Environment

In 2023, Memphis and Philadelphia initiated transformative lighting projects, focusing on public safety, equity, and ...