Infrastructure
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Founded by former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, the North Carolina Blockchain + AI Initiative (NCB+AI) will work to pass pro-cryptocurrency legislation and support construction of data centers. -
A new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy urges regulators and utilities to make the grid operate more efficiently. There are ways, experts said, to absorb part of data centers’ growth.
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The local government’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to appropriate the funds for a “comprehensive technology infrastructure remediation project.” It comes in response to a critical IT outage last summer.
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The challenge for state officials is prioritizing transportation problems, and making investments on improvements while also forecasting how needs and technology will change in the future.
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A panel discussion at the Smart Cities Connect Conference explored how artificial intelligence is being deployed in a number of communities, as well as cautionary advice officials should heed when considering the technology.
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Thanks to Transit Signal Priority, buses are given the green light as they approach an intersection. The technology is in place on 594 intersections and is responsible, officials say, for a 25 percent increase in route efficiency.
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In a surprising reversal, the city council moved to approve a $29.45 million contract with Core & Main. Just weeks prior, leaders had voted to table the decision for higher priority projects.
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Some in the meteorology field believe drones could offer insight into harder-to-reach parts of the lower atmosphere to feed data back to computer modeling software. The technology is still several years out.
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The relationship between the public and private mobility sectors will likely continue to evolve as the public gains an increasing affinity for scooters, bikes and other transportation modes.
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Under the recently approved two-year transportation budget, the state could withhold millions in tax revenue-sharing dollars from cities using the cameras to wipe out any financial gain they might realize from civil fines issued for violations.
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The National Transportation Safety Board first made the call to ban hands-free technology from cars in 2011. Now officials are calling on California to lead the legislative charge against what they see as an unnecessary distraction.
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Connected technology can solve many urban issues, yet local governments have struggled to demonstrate the value of smart city initiatives. However, the path to measurable returns is more straightforward than you might think.
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Free maps of physical curb assets such as signs, paint lines and fire hydrants are available for neighborhoods in six cities, with more to come. Coord wants this to be a resource for urban planners and others.
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Colorado's Front Range expects its population to grow by more than 1 million in 20 years, making regional, smart mobility solutions an absolute must, say panelists at the annual Smart Cities Connect Conference.
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Though the company is complying with existing state requirements, an audit by the Public Utilities Commission recommended improvements around driver criminal offense notifications, data gathering and customer complaint reporting.
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Starting in 2021, drivers will pay a fee to enter midtown and lower Manhattan during busy times of day. Will this clear New York's air and streets?
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The push for faster train service between St. Louis, Mo., and Chicago has hinged on upgrades to more than 300 rail crossings and a signaling system that was installed when 90-mph trains were theoretical.
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States are folding the social and economic costs of burning fossil fuels into their electricity policies, giving utilities a financial incentive to reduce greenhouse emissions.
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Rail advocates often make the case that trains are a cleaner mode of transportation, but why is that so? And what would it take to expand rail in the U.S.?
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The Lane Transit District is moving to an electronic fare system where riders will wave a "smart" pass or smartphone app in front of an electronic validator when boarding the bus.
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Rather than relying on the age-old comment card, the Department of Transportation is partnering with a digital feedback platform to improve services at rest areas throughout the state.
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