Trend Report Webinar (19 May): How AI and data are transforming transport operations and services

Explore how data and AI is being used in urban transport networks to support planning, day-to-day operations, and improve outcomes for communities and passengers.

OnDemand Webinar: How sensors, AI, and digital twins can shape the future of urban transport

Delve into the how the convergence of visual sensors, digital twins and artificial intelligence are revolutionising urban mobility.

SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026: connecting climate action, resilience and urban innovation

As cities confront the combined pressures of climate change, infrastructure resilience and digital transformation, the SmartCitiesWorld Summit 2026 will bring together urban leaders and partners during London Climate Action Week to explore how these agendas intersect – and how cities can translate strategy into practical action.

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.

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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 – Chicago

Chicago is looking to smart city technology to solve issues including poverty, inequality and racial segregation.

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Podcast: in conversation with Xavier Brice, CEO, Sustrans

The latest episode of the SmartCitiesWorld Podcast sees editor Luke Antoniou joined by Sustrans CEO Xavier Brice for a conversation on all things sustainable urban mobility.

Podcast: How distributed acoustic sensing can give greater insight into your smart city, with Fotech

In the latest SmartCitiesWorld podcast, Sarah Wray talks to Chris Shannon, CEO of Fotech Group and Stuart Large, Product Line Director & Business Development.

Opinions

How AI will define cities and mobility in 2026Sponsored by ST Engineering

Gareth Tang, President of Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, explains how urban AI applications are set to evolve, detailing projects where AI is already making significant impact.

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 – Sunderland

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Find out how Sunderland is repositioning itself as a leading smart city – using digital infrastructure and low-carbon innovation to build a resilient, future-focused economy in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.

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Download our latest report to uncover how artificial intelligence is being used to support cities in how they plan and operate city services to ensure they are vibrant, sustainable and economically thriving modern spaces.

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Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

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Discover how AI-powered digital twins are transforming urban infrastructure and how these innovations can improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

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Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 2 – Simplicity by design in smart lighting

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Discover the technology and considerations behind how cities can turn existing streetlight networks into secure, interoperable, and future‑proof infrastructure in the second episode of Cities Thriving on Lighting.

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Riga reduces red light violations by two-thirds

Riga reduces red light violations by two-thirds

Road travel08 Apr 2026

The reduction over the past six months follows installation of LMT Group’s smart traffic monitoring solution in nine locations across the Latvian capital.

Alabama Department of Transportation expands Iteris contract

Alabama Department of Transportation expands Iteris contract

Analytics31 Mar 2026

Together, ALDoT, Iteris and Here Technologies will use shared insights to proactively enhance signal timings to better facilitate traffic flow statewide.

Inrix announces next-gen AI traffic tools

Inrix announces next-gen AI traffic tools

AI and Machine Learning25 Feb 2026

The transport data and analytics firm is introducing expanded automation, generative AI capabilities, enhanced incident detection, and continuous analytics.

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.

Optibus partners with Snapper to improve on-time performance

Optibus partners with Snapper to improve on-time performance

Analytics14 May 2024

Operators are able to visualise complex data sets easily, implement improved runtimes and monitor the impact of service changes – all from one unified platform.

Transport North East partners with transport data provider

Transport North East partners with transport data provider

Analytics08 Mar 2024

TNE is using the CitySwift transport data and intelligence platform to deliver the objectives laid out in the North East Bus Service Improvement plan.

Iteris gains granular visibility into driving patterns

Iteris gains granular visibility into driving patterns

Analytics12 Feb 2024

It is working with mobility data and analytics company Arity to integrate a broader suite of traffic data solutions of its AI-powered ClearMobility platform.

Transport for West Midlands to analyse “near miss” road data

Transport for West Midlands to analyse “near miss” road data

Analytics30 Nov 2023

VivaCity expects this layer on road safety data will help local authorities like TfWM identify and diagnose dangerous sites and hotspots on the road network.

City of Mesa uses traffic data analytics to increase safety

City of Mesa uses traffic data analytics to increase safety

Analytics21 Sep 2023

City of Mesa’s Transportation Department is expanding use of UrbanLogiq’s traffic data analytics platform, adding its crash analysis tool to its capabilities.

StreetLight Data and TomTom partner for global mobility data

StreetLight Data and TomTom partner for global mobility data

Analytics25 Aug 2023

The partnership will enable StreetLight Data to expand its geographic reach and enable the companies to provide deeper transportation intelligence worldwide.

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ST Engineering to provide smart city platform for Lusail City

The company will build and operate a smart city platform with citywide network connectivity for the Qatar city using advanced AI and data-driven technologies.

Huawei seals smart city deal with Barcelona

They will collaborate on projects relating to 5G, smart city applications and digital transformation.

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Trina Solar’s PV modules have begun operations in the 10MW Sustainable City in Dubai, which aims to use only clean energy sources

AI used to monitor and optimise Swedish road infrastructure

Computer vision and machine learning specialist, Univrses, will work with the Swedish Transport Administration to digitise and manage roadside infrastructure.

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White Paper: The intelligent city stack – digital twins, AI and sovereign urban infrastructure

White Paper: The intelligent city stack – digital twins, AI and sovereign urban infrastructure

How the convergence of sovereign urban intelligence infrastructure, digital twins and AI can help cities support decision-making and achieve better outcomes.

Insight Report: City as a system – linking edge intelligence and digital twins for better urban life

Insight Report: City as a system – linking edge intelligence and digital twins for better urban life

How edge computing, AI and digital twins can combine to improve community outcomes and inclusivity as well as build resilience