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New Boston lab uses AI and open data to improve kerb management

New Boston lab uses AI and open data to improve kerb management

AI and Machine Learning13 Feb 2026

Office of Emerging Technology and city partners launch the Curb Lab, aiming to dynamically manage parking and kerb space, reducing congestion in Boston.

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How Boston is using AI to better manage its kerb space

AI and Machine Learning14 May 2025

The digital map project will combine AI, real-time information sharing and planning expertise to implement solutions for kerb management and improved parking.

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Boston issues RFI on role of AI in permitting

AI and Machine Learning02 May 2025

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The research was conducted to benchmark the leading metropolitan statistical areas based on their capacity to generate and embrace emerging technologies.

City of Boston partners to increase bus reliability

City of Boston partners to increase bus reliability

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It is working with Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to expand transit signal priority city-wide after a successful test along Brighton Avenue.

Boston partners with Google for traffic signal optimisation

Boston partners with Google for traffic signal optimisation

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Colorado Smart Futures Lab programme cohort unveiled

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Toronto approves plan to create more resilient and safer transport system

Toronto approves plan to create more resilient and safer transport system

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Plan proposes five key measures including smart traffic signals and intelligent intersections to make the city’s transportation system more resilient in response to the effects of Covid-19.

Las Vegas self-driving mobility service resumes operation

Las Vegas self-driving mobility service resumes operation

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Service of the publicly available autonomous fleet run by Motional and Lyft was paused earlier this year due to Covid-19 but has resumed with enhanced protective measures.

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Last mile delivery robot deployed on university campus

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Aalto University Campus near Helsinki in Finland piloted the platform from Last Mile Autonomous Delivery, which provides another way of getting goods to customers during the pandemic.

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