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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

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The latest news in road travel on smart city projects and initiatives across the world.

Transport UK London Bus electrifies first London bus route

Transport UK London Bus electrifies first London bus route

Electric vehicles02 Oct 2024

The bus company has introduced a fleet of electric double-decker buses and developed its Walworth depot in London to incorporate fully electric routes.

London transforms streets for World Car Free Day

London transforms streets for World Car Free Day

Road travel20 Sep 2024

Londoners are being encouraged to mark the day on Sunday 22 September with 200 streets transformed into temporary spaces for play and social gatherings.

Residents of cities across Europe find EVs too expensive

Residents of cities across Europe find EVs too expensive

Electric vehicles14 Feb 2024

Survey data suggests that negativity continues to grow towards the cost of electric vehicles, with many residents unable to commit to the higher price point.

FedEx rolls out newly designed e-cargo bikes in London

FedEx rolls out newly designed e-cargo bikes in London

Logistics14 Feb 2024

Eight electrically assisted four-wheel delivery bikes will operate from FedEx stations in London where they are expected to replace six conventional diesel vans.

Which cities globally were most congested in 2023?

Which cities globally were most congested in 2023?

Congestion10 Jan 2024

TomTom is releasing the 13th edition of its traffic index that provides data and information on traffic trends from 387 cities in 55 countries throughout 2023.

London-wide clean air zone drives down pollution further

London-wide clean air zone drives down pollution further

Air quality31 Oct 2023

Data shows 10 percentage point increase in vehicle compliance in outer London, up from 85 per cent when the Ulez expansion plan was announced in May 2022.

Ultra low emission zone expanded London-wide

Ultra low emission zone expanded London-wide

Air quality29 Aug 2023

Mayor Sadiq Khan said expanding Ulez was a difficult, but necessary decision to save lives, protect the health of children and tackle the climate crisis.

TfL partners to improve accessible transport across London

TfL partners to improve accessible transport across London

Inclusivity08 Aug 2023

Transport for London will use technology from Via to power its Dial-a-Ride service to further improve the passenger experience for elderly and disabled people.

Report calls for major increase in designated e-bike parking

Report calls for major increase in designated e-bike parking

Micromobility21 Jul 2023

Report recommends an investment in the creation of a “dense network” of designated parking locations in London, to be informed by e-bike operator location data.

Transport for London launches 10 more local traffic cycleways

Transport for London launches 10 more local traffic cycleways

Road travel18 Jul 2023

Routes mainly use new low traffic local streets and have been delivered alongside TfL and the boroughs’ programme to boost walking and cycling infrastructure.

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Smart city is the framework based on Information and Communication technologies that enable the development of sustainable practices to address the urbanisation challenges. Leveraging the technology is one of the foremost pillars of ‘smart cities’ in order to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of resident’s life and the city’s services.

Manchester launches People’s Panel for AI

The panel aims to provide residents with access to education and training on AI, enabling local communities to influence the development of AI initiatives.

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ST Engineering to provide smart city platform for Lusail City

The company will build and operate a smart city platform with citywide network connectivity for the Qatar city using advanced AI and data-driven technologies.

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A hydrogen-fuelled city – a practical reality for the UK or a pipe dream?

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The role of smart energy in the UK’s green transport system

Charging infrastructure development must catch up if the UK’s smart transport system and carbon reduction ambitions are ...

Less is more: Why smart technology is thriving in the suburbs

Fast-growing neighbourhoods are the perfect testing ground for the latest connected technologies. Toby Olshanetsky, co-...

Smart city trend tracker: The top stories on SmartCitiesWorld in 2019

We round up our main takeaways from smart city developments in 2019. We’d love to hear yours.

Creating connected infrastructure to power MaaS

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New smart city roles for telcos

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Has the micro-mobility bubble burst?

Bike-sharing companies pulling out of key markets paints a seemingly gloomy outlook but there’s more to the story than ...

5G’s importance for smart cities has been underplayed

Everyone talks about 5G hype but Kevin Hasley RootMetrics & IHS Markit argues that the importance of 5G to connected ...

The case for the slow smart city

Smart cities aim to make urban life more efficient – but for citizens’ sake they need to slow down, says Lakshmi Priya R...

London’s ULEZ could be 'generation-defining', but only with the right technology

As London’s ULEZ goes live, Vincent Lemage, Genetec, explores how it will be enforced and how to ensure the initiative ...

Are data trusts part of the answer to smart city data governance?

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Tune into the latest Urban Exchange podcast, where guests from the city of Buenos Aires City Government and Yale University discuss the links between climate, health and inequity.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

Urban Exchange Podcast

Tune into the latest Urban Exchange podcast, where guests from the city of Buenos Aires City Government and Yale University discuss the links between climate, health and inequity.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – London

The long term-impact of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union and the country’s poor performance in the Covid-19 pandemic, are among the complex set of challenges it faces if London is to remain one of the world’s most influential and enviable cities.