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The smartest cities on climate: What can we learn?

More cities must ramp up their climate ambition and deliver urgent action, fast, says Kyra Appleby, Global Director of Cities, States and Regions at CDP.

Humanising the energy transition: Diversity and creativity as sources of innovation

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The latest news on micro mobility in smart city projects across the world.

Boston opens applications for e-bike incentive programme

Boston opens applications for e-bike incentive programme

Inclusivity17 Apr 2025

The initiative provides vouchers for seniors, income-eligible residents, and adults with chronic or permanent disabilities to reduce the cost of an e-bike.

City of Boston launches e-bikes incentive programme

City of Boston launches e-bikes incentive programme

Micromobility06 Aug 2024

The goals of the e-bike pilot are to address historic inequities in transportation access, and accelerate mode shift to sustainable modes of transportation.

City of Boston employees embrace e-cargo bikes

City of Boston employees embrace e-cargo bikes

Micromobility19 Jan 2024

Supporting Go Boston 2030’s goal of encouraging low-emission modes of travel, the bikes are available to any City employee for attending meetings across town.

Boston to expand bike network and public bike-share

Boston to expand bike network and public bike-share

Micromobility07 Sep 2022

During peak times, people on bikes regularly make up 10-25 per cent of all Boston traffic and research shows more will ride if they have access to separated bike lanes.

Boston plans bike-share expansion after identifying new locations

Boston plans bike-share expansion after identifying new locations

News24 Aug 2021

After conversations with neighbourhood residents and community leaders, Boston Transportation Department has selected eight new locations for Bluebikes stations in Hyde Park.

Toronto approves plan for continued use of cargo e-bikes

Toronto approves plan for continued use of cargo e-bikes

News09 Jun 2021

Toronto was one of the first municipalities in Ontario to approve plans for cars and trucks to be replaced by cargo e-bikes to meet demand for deliveries during the pandemic.

Why cities must approach micromobility more systematically and sustainably

Why cities must approach micromobility more systematically and sustainably

News26 May 2021

Micromobility can considerably lower Europe’s CO2 emissions but cities need to “reset” their approach to it if these modes of transport are to maximise its potential.

Study reveals how cities are using tech and data to drive social development goals

Study reveals how cities are using tech and data to drive social development goals

News30 Mar 2021

ESI ThoughtLab collaborated with a coalition of government, business, and academic leaders to conduct the global benchmarking study.

Companies fuse data and resources to address the world's "biggest" mobility problems

Companies fuse data and resources to address the world's "biggest" mobility problems

News23 Jul 2020

SteetLight Data and Boston Consulting Group are joining forces to help the public and private sectors navigate the transportation challenges and opportunities of the post-Covid-19 world.

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London borough cuts maintenance costs with digital twin

Harrow is using Site Scan drone software from Esri UK to create detailed 3D models of key sites, including leisure centres, parks and other council buildings.

Cardiff installs smart bike lockers in city centre

Throughout project planning, the council worked closely with South Wales Police and security experts to ensure the lockers are safe and cannot be misused.

San José introduces new AI skills training for residents

Classes offered through San José’s first-in-the-nation AI for All initiative, delivering free artificial intelligence tools and education to all residents.

Octopus Energy helps reduce energy bills for social housing

Its Tenant Power tariff, being rolled out in Aberdeenshire, sees both social housing landlords and tenants share the financial rewards of smart energy tech.

Seoul uses AI to speed up missing persons search

Once fully implemented across the South Korean capital, the system will integrate approximately 123,000 security cameras into a single searchable network.

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