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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.

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is playing a vital role in the development of smart transportation and logistics. Smart transportation has facilitated huge development in the field of smart cities.

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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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Smart cities and cybersecurity: Is it wise to get smarter?

As the popularity and inevitability of smart cities expand, so too does a cybercriminal’s opportunistic attack surface. Keiron Shepherd, F5 Networks, evaluates the risks.

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

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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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The latest news on Internet of Things (IoT) in smart city projects across the world.

CDTA improves bus arrival accuracy with Moovit partnership

CDTA improves bus arrival accuracy with Moovit partnership

Mobility-as-a-Service16 Apr 2026

New system refines ETAs by analysing real-time vehicle positioning, current traffic conditions, and historical travel patterns to dynamically adjust positions.

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MTA progresses cellular coverage plans on New York subway

4G and 5G25 Mar 2026

The latest milestones build on AT&T and Boldyn’s work with the MTA to extend coverage across the network, enhancing the passenger experience underground.

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New York transit agencies open Transit Tech Lab competition

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Fibre networks09 Dec 2025

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Japanese transport data association partners with urban app

Japanese transport data association partners with urban app

Mobility-as-a-Service02 Oct 2025

Urban transit app Moovit has joined the Association for Open Data of Public Transportation to provide local commuters with smoother journeys on public transport.

Saudi Arabia drives innovation in digital identity and biometrics

Saudi Arabia drives innovation in digital identity and biometrics

AI and Machine Learning29 Apr 2025

The Kingdom is working with Idemia Public Security and the TCC to enhance the security and efficiency of travel, transportation, and smart city infrastructure.

Redding Area Bus Authority enhances rider experience with app

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The app from Moovit provides riders with shared mobility options with multimodal journey planning, real-time updates, and seamless trip planning and payment.

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Denmark’s Rejsekort travel app rolled out nationwide

Denmark’s Rejsekort travel app rolled out nationwide

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Public transport users aged 18 and above in Denmark can now easily travel on trains, buses, trams, and the metro with just one swipe on their smartphones.

Companies team for edge functionality in mass transit pilot

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Internet of Things19 Aug 2024

Tecno has installed the system at select stations throughout a major urban subway network in Latin America to wirelessly monitor and gather systems data.

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Driving the MaaS conversation forward as the future of transport

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New energy, changing behaviour and blockchain: 5 transport predictions for 2020

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Creating connected infrastructure to power MaaS

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Kulveer Ranger, Atos, on balancing the tensions at the heart of rail transformation

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How technology will shape transportation in smart cities

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The case for an open access 5G network

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Smart City Expo: think digital, think green, think inclusion

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White Paper: A blueprint for using AI to create smarter cities

White Paper: A blueprint for using AI to create smarter cities

This white paper maps the end-to-end journey from data discovery to implementing complex AI models that can provide customised insight. It puts forward a blueprint for cities to use artificial intelligence to become smarter and more liveable by taking an outcomes-focused approach.

White Paper: Building truly sustainable cities

White Paper: Building truly sustainable cities

This white paper covers how connected systems can help cities build sustainability and wellbeing into their indoor and outdoor spaces. We look at the scale of the decarbonisation challenge faced by cities, how cities can use connected technologies to create greener buildings and the vital role of retrofitting. We includes detailed analysis of the energy and cost-savings that energy efficiency programmes can bring in cities.

City data spaces: A guide to building and operationalising data services

City data spaces: A guide to building and operationalising data services

How data spaces are transforming data sharing, and establishing new frameworks to create data services to improve urban services and liveability.

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OnDemand Webinar: How predictive traffic analytics delivers insights on urban mobility

OnDemand Webinar: How predictive traffic analytics delivers insights on urban mobility

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