Infrastructure
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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. -
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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The Florida-based supplier of “intelligent streetlighting” says its latest tools offer deeper insights into traffic patterns and more safety protections. The company recently joined a law enforcement network.
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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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A simple pilot project to ease over-packed trains in Chicago reduced crowding 18 percent by offering riders incentives to travel outside of peak times.
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New Braunfels, Texas, placed an indefinite ban on shared mobility devices while the city council worked out laws to regulate their use. Residents provided little input on the decision outside social media.
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The state’s earthquake early warning system is roughly half complete, with 616 of 1,115 ground sensors in place, but is on track to be fully operational in the next several years, according to U.S. Geological Survey officials.
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Under a set of recently approved rules in Spokane, Wash., riders will have to stay off of downtown sidewalks, but companies won’t have to provide helmets with each rental.
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