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OnDemand Panel Debate (11 Dec): Going behind the scenes of Dallas’ smart city initiatives

SmartCitiesWorld gets up close and personal with the City of Dallas and its innovative smart city strategies. Panellist from City of Dallas, National League of Cities and Ubicquia. Watch OnDemand

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: going green in the built environment

The SmartCitiesWorld Summit, which takes place 26-27 June, will act as a call to action for cities to make the transformation of the built environment a central part of their climate action strategies.

Green, active and integrated: mobility in focus at Cities Climate Action Summit

From accelerating electric vehicle infrastructure to promoting active and shared modes of transport, the Cities Climate Action Summit (26-27 June) strives to unlock sustainable mobility solutions for a cleaner, healthier future.

Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile –Shenzhen

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Shenzhen, designated as China’s first special economic zone and a role model of urban modernisation. Find out more about Shenzhen’s smart city strategy in this 16-page report.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – San Diego

In this edition, we focus on San Diego. San Diego is known as “America’s finest city”, and now it’s looking to be one of the smartest ones, too.

Podcasts

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 12 – Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara and Visa – Innovation in the urban mobility sector

The Urban Exchange brings together the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara’s Diego Marquez and Visa’s Jose Rodriguez to talk through the transformative role of urban mobility policy and technology in the Mexican city.

Podcast: in conversation with Marc Hannis, Principal, Innovation Fund, Ofwat

Marc Hannis is the latest guest on the SmartCitiesWorld podcast, talking about the need for more innovation and collaboration in the water sector.

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Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the exhibitor: AppyWay

AppyWay will show cities why they need to adopt dynamic and data-driven kerbside management systems to optimise the use of kerb space and reduce congestion.

No more pedalling the cycle lane myth: for a less congested London, we need fewer cars

Lime’s Alan Clarke explains how the UK capital can move away from private vehicles towards a lifestyle where city-dwellers can move seamlessly between different modes of public transport.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile –Shenzhen

Smart Cities Reports10 Oct 2022

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Las Vegas

Smart Cities Reports29 Nov 2021

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Las Vegas with its unprecedented growth, urban development, and leaps of imagination.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Seattle

Smart Cities Reports25 Aug 2021

We explore Seattle’s journey to becoming a data-driven city and how it plans to continue to develop its smart city strengths

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – London

Smart Cities Reports19 Mar 2021

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.

Beryl to deliver Surrey’s first e-bike share scheme

Micromobility12 Sep 2024

The pilot scheme will connect Guildford Town Centre with University of Surrey campuses.

Roosevelt Island Tramway introduces OMNY tap-and-go payments

Mobility-as-a-Service10 Sep 2024

The Tramway becomes the first non-MTA operated entity to adopt OMNY payments and fare capping, bringing a more modern transit experience to passengers.

Beam trials AI-driven footpath detection for e-scooters in Victoria

Micromobility10 Sep 2024

The trial will determine the best way for Australian cities to enforce e-rideables legislation.

Berlin to deploy the Candela flying electric ferry

Sea travel09 Sep 2024

The P-12 Shuttle electric ferry line is planned to connect the East Side Gallery, near Ostbahnhof, with the cultural hub Funkhaus in the German capital.

Council converts 18,000 streetlights to LED in Milton Keynes

Lighting09 Sep 2024

The phased programme will be completed in 2024 and is expected to save the council over five million kWh in energy usage, and £2m in energy costs per year.

Massachusetts pioneers low-income e-bike programme

Micromobility06 Sep 2024

Metro Mobility has installed its ChargeLock e-bike stations in several communities in the state, offering low-cost e-bike rentals to income-qualified residents.

Vaisala to build weather resiliency at Indonesian airports

Air Travel06 Sep 2024

Technology to be used in the modernisation project includes aviation weather observing tech and a wind shear alert system, combining radars and wind lidars.

Collaboration to support EV taxi drivers with charging offers

Electric vehicles06 Sep 2024

Partnership is a major step towards creating a more sustainable taxi industry in the UK, offering tangible benefits to drivers who choose to go electric.

Equitable and sustainable urban living

Editor's Blog05 Sep 2024

Three cities accelerating the green transition with innovative projects and substantial investments to enhance sustainability and equity in urban living.

Tallinn City Council presents vision to support active travel

Micromobility05 Sep 2024

A proposed cycle path aligns with the mayor’s aim for walking, cycling and the use of public transport to make up more than half of all movements in the city.

Denmark’s Rejsekort travel app rolled out nationwide

Mobility-as-a-Service04 Sep 2024

Public transport users aged 18 and above in Denmark can now easily travel on trains, buses, trams, and the metro with just one swipe on their smartphones.

SmartCitiesWorld launches global content marketing agency

News03 Sep 2024

SmartCitiesWorld Connect aims to deliver expert, sector-specific digital content and live events to support cities and all of those in the smart city ecosystem.

Hyundai presents vision of human-centred smart city at WSCE

AI and Machine Learning03 Sep 2024

The group, debuting at World Smart City Expo 2024, depicts a future where technology is connected in three core aspects of the city: space, mobility and energy.

Optibus expands into real-time data with new acquisition

Analytics02 Sep 2024

Acquisition of Datik to reimagine application of real-time data for passenger information, control and monitoring, safety, and operational solutions.

NYC to build largest municipal kerbside EV programme in US

Electric vehicles29 Aug 2024

An additional 600 chargers will be installed along streets in the five boroughs, with more than half designated for disadvantaged and low-income neighbourhoods.

Osaka Metro signs agreement towards implementation of eVTOLs

Air Travel29 Aug 2024

Under this agreement, SkyDrive and Osaka Metro will explore detailed business plans and operations to determine how they can practically use eVTOL technology.

Routeware adds Rubicon smart city platforms to portfolio

Smart waste28 Aug 2024

It will see Routeware offering purpose-built platforms for both municipalities and waste haulers and continues its drive to transform waste and recycling.

Bus depot to become Barcelona’s first all-electric facility

Electric vehicles28 Aug 2024

Depot at Triangle Ferroviari in the Sant Andreu district has undergone updating since 2020 to accommodate the growing number of electric buses in TMB’s fleet.

Cruise self-driving vehicles to be launched on Uber platform

Connected and autonomous vehicles27 Aug 2024

When an Uber rider requests a qualifying ride on the Uber app, they may be presented with the option to have that trip fulfilled by a Cruise autonomous vehicle.

Queensland enhances passenger experience on its trains

Rail Travel23 Aug 2024

The QTMP will support southeast Queensland’s population and economic growth over the next 10 years, as well as the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Austin reveals benefits of low-cost traffic signal strategies

Road travel22 Aug 2024

Austin’s Vision Zero programme has published a report showing substantial crash reductions at intersections where low-cost signal adjustments have been made.

Munich partners to enhance shared mobility

Data management & software22 Aug 2024

The city will use Populus Mobility Manager to monitor progress and address potential challenges in shared mobility in support of its Mobility Strategy 2035.

Voi teams with sight-loss council to educate e-scooter users

Micromobility22 Aug 2024

Pictures produced by Voi and Merseyside Sight Loss Council show the impact of bad parking on blind and sight-impaired people in the UK city of Liverpool.

Incubator announces programme for building decarbonisation

Climate action21 Aug 2024

IN² aims to support corporations and communities towards sustainability goals by providing practical implementation guidance and access to validated technologies.

EV Connect partners for premium payments processing

Electric vehicles21 Aug 2024

Comprehensive integration with BlueSnap offers streamlined payment processing, competitive pricing, and white-glove support for charging network operators.

UK to test drones for delivery and inspection

Logistics20 Aug 2024

Civil Aviation Authority has chosen six organisations, including Amazon, to help integrate drones flying beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of their operator.

Neom procures fleet of electric hydrofoil ships

Sea travel19 Aug 2024

The Candela P-12, which flies above the waves on computer-guided underwater wings, will service the planned water network in the Saudi Arabian development.

City of Falls Church kicks off smart city programme

Road travel16 Aug 2024

Led by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, the pilot programme aims to transform the Virginian city into a model smart city and living laboratory.

How smart cities are using artificial intelligence

Editor's Blog16 Aug 2024

This week we showcase three examples that demonstrate the transformative role AI is playing in cities to improve daily life and long-term strategies.

Five megaprojects that could transform urban economies

Economic Development16 Aug 2024

SmartCitiesWorld explores five of the world’s biggest infrastructure projects to see what challenges they’re facing and how they can be potentially transformative to local and global economic development.

How are US cities making the most of the kerb?

Road travel14 Aug 2024

Parking compliance and payment solutions provider Passport reveals which areas have the most kerbside transactions and how cities can address challenges.

Archer Aviation unveils plans for LA air taxi network

Air Travel13 Aug 2024

Archer’s planned network includes take-off and landing locations at LA International Airport, Orange County, Hollywood Burbank, Long Beach, Van Nuys and more.

Switzerland to deploy drones-as-a-service network

Air Travel13 Aug 2024

Nokia Drone Networks solution will include 300 Drone-in-a-Box units and will be used in emergency response, perimeter protection and infrastructure inspection.

Volocopter advances plans for eVTOL operations in Paris

Air Travel09 Aug 2024

A crewed aircraft took flight from the inaugurated vertiport of the Aerodrome of Saint-Cyr-l’Ecole, built by Groupe ADP, the company’s Parisian partner.

Cornwall and Beryl join forces for solar charging project

Solar power09 Aug 2024

Cornwall Council is working with the micromobility provider to boost the existing e-bike share scheme with six solar powered e-mobility charging hubs.

Lakeland leverages smart mobility for intersection safety

Road travel08 Aug 2024

Iteris’ technologies will enable Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Lakeland to proactively prioritise red light running countermeasures.

Autonomous pilot increases transport options for seniors

Connected and autonomous vehicles07 Aug 2024

Contra Costa Transportation Authority and Beep’s pilot shuttle service in Rossmoor will also provide data to advance autonomous vehicle standards nationwide.

Minneapolis celebrates 100th electric vehicle in service

Electric vehicles07 Aug 2024

Its Green Fleets policy is just one part of the Climate Equity Plan to reach its accelerated, equitable, and aggressive climate goals over the next 10 years.

Joby Aviation applies for certification in Australia

Air Travel07 Aug 2024

The electric air taxi company’s application to Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority lays the groundwork for the introduction of emissions-free air taxis.

City of Boston launches e-bikes incentive programme

Micromobility06 Aug 2024

The goals of the e-bike pilot are to address historic inequities in transportation access, and accelerate mode shift to sustainable modes of transportation.

Optibus launches optimisation tool for the shuttle market

Road travel06 Aug 2024

Optibus Shuttles automatically re-routes trips based on passenger demand, reducing fuel waste and eliminating unnecessary labour hours and mileage.

Companies team to advance adoption of cargo drones

Logistics06 Aug 2024

The Advanced Air Mobility Institute and Grasshopper Air Mobility aim to advance autonomous drive-flight drones for mobility solutions for logistics 4.0.

I-Street accelerator launches smart city pilot programme

News05 Aug 2024

I-Street is designed to help firms prepare to scale their offerings with the support of experienced research staff, industry experts, and prospective investors.

San José receives funding for AI traffic safety initiative

AI and Machine Learning02 Aug 2024

The $260,000 grant from Toyota Mobility Foundation will enable the city to use AI and computer vision technologies to automatically detect road obstructions.

Uber and BYD partner to accelerate global EV adoption

Electric vehicles02 Aug 2024

By working together, the companies aim to reduce the total cost of EV ownership for Uber drivers, accelerating the uptake of EVs on the Uber platform globally.

Detroit receives $1.67m for autonomous shuttle service

Connected and autonomous vehicles01 Aug 2024

Due to launch late summer, Connect is a collaboration between the City, Bedrock, Michigan Central, and the State Office of Future Mobility and Electrification.

Power management solution boosts EV charging in Germany

Electric vehicles01 Aug 2024

The Zoozter-100 is a kinetic power booster system that enables smooth, continuous ultra-fast electric vehicle charging without expensive grid upgrades.

Lime joins UK government’s cycle-to-work scheme

Micromobility01 Aug 2024

The scheme will allow employees to benefit from savings on monthly minute bundles and savings mean a 30-minute Lime e-bike ride could cost as little as £1.30.

Vancouver activates ‘pedestrian scramble’ at intersection

Road travel31 Jul 2024

Signal phasing offers people the ability to cross simultaneously in all directions, including diagonally, while vehicle movement is stopped in all directions.

Port of Blyth to become tech hub with private 5G network lab

4G and 5G29 Jul 2024

The facility will also contribute to the development of 5G-based solutions for the offshore energy sector, supporting a more sustainable future for the UK.

How vehicle-grid integration can strengthen US infrastructure

Electric vehicles26 Jul 2024

The NSF-funded research, under the US SAI programme, seeks to transform how energy and information flow between electric vehicles and the electric grid.

Night-time flexible mobility shuttle launched in Milan

Mobility-as-a-Service26 Jul 2024

Wayla and ioki will work together to deliver the new night shuttle service in the Italian city, which will circulate within the third ring of Milan’s city centre.

Bike and scooter share hits high of 157 million trips in 2023

Micromobility25 Jul 2024

Despite all-time high ridership – 9 per cent more than the prior record in 2019 – micromobility systems continue to be volatile, and affordability is a concern.

Toyota opens Inclusive Mobility Park in Paris

Inclusivity25 Jul 2024

As mobility partner of the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee, most of the solutions presented are also in use at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.

Madeira rolls out integrated ticketing on bus services

Mobility-as-a-Service25 Jul 2024

Working with urban mobility firm Flowbird, the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo are bringing together three bus operators in a new network called Siga.

New York launches safe e-bike usage and charging initiatives

Micromobility24 Jul 2024

New York City Safe Charging Accelerator aims to prevent lithium-ion battery fires and launches trade-in programme for unsafe e-bikes, devices and batteries.

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