Infrastructure
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National Grid is expected to install the devices for 121,000 customers in the city. They will enable people to track energy usage via a portal, and will immediately alert the utility to power outages. -
A new report from the Urban Institute outlines how many of the projects developed as part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including technology work, have been slow to finish and deploy.
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Data center development, the subject of much public-sector conversation and policy, is predicted to expand, driven by the growth of AI. It's also expected to come at a cost and bring a selective benefit.
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Rather than inspecting power lines and wind turbines from the ground or by helicopter, drones offer a more detailed look at critical infrastructure.
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Across the nation, states are passing autonomous vehicle legislation and in some cases these vehicles are already roaming the roads. Here’s a look at where autonomous vehicles are and where they’re going.
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As cars become increasingly reliant on hardware and software to function, they’ll also rely on connected infrastructure and a new breed of mechanics to keep them safe.
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A poll conducted by the Sierra Club with voters on the East Coast found bipartisan support for transit and other projects that would reduce air pollution and climate change.
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The new center will feature interactive and educational exhibits that give citizens an inside look into the tech helping Columbus' transformation to a smart city.
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According to a report by the Electrification Coalition, incentives and other public policy have led to increased sales of zero emissions vehicles.
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Several cities and towns surrounding Boston have agreed to designate areas to test self-driving vehicles. Brookline could see the technology on the road as early as 2019.
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Current and former policymakers recently gathered in Washington to discuss the far-reaching economic and technological impact of autonomous vehicles that could generate $800 billion annually in benefits.
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The city is hoping a federal grant will help fund the development of a GPS app to guide drivers to open parking spaces in the busy downtown district.
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After seeing a 20 percent drop in ridership last year, Cities Area Transit is banking on new buses, an app and on-board tech to tempt riders back.
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Gov. John Kasich’s Drive Ohio initiative is putting the state on the map when it comes to the development of the rapidly evolving technology.
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A memorandum of understanding with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is opening the door to companies looking to test driverless vehicles in public.
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The feasibility and environmental study for the high-speed route from Columbus, Ohio, to Chicago is another step toward making the interstate route a reality.
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Police in Southbridge, Mass., are relying on data gathered by digital warning signs to map out where they need to focus ticketing efforts.
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Cease and desist notices from city attorneys has temporarily pushed on-demand electric scooter companies Lime and Bird out of the area.
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A bus-rapid-transit route in the works along Campbellton Road in southwest Atlanta is set to get signal prioritization and other improvements to improve the commute.
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The decision on the part of city transportation officials means the company will go from a testing ground of just under a square mile to roughly 49 square miles.
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Sensors and algorithms will soon change the way traffic moves along two of the state’s busy highways in an effort to cut down on congestion.
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