News

Helsinki invites 'speedy experiments' to help clean-up Baltic Sea

24 Feb 2020

Companies, start-ups and research groups are invited to submit ideas that prevent plastic waste in the Helsinki area to support the Baltic Sea Challenge.

Zero pedestrian fatalities in Helsinki traffic in 2019

04 Feb 2020

The Finnish capital has improved traffic safety in the city through a range of measures including increased traffic control and reducing speed limits.

Six European cities tap AI to cut carbon emissions

27 Jan 2020

The EU AI4Cities project is using a challenge-based procurement approach to find solutions to reduce urban greenhouse gas emissions.

Helsinki to lay out rules of engagement in new data strategy

16 Jan 2020

Helsinki’s data strategy aims to define the city’s key informational content, permanent data resources, organisation methods and required resources.

Reinvention required to maximise on-demand mobility’s potential, says report

15 Jan 2020

The Arthur D. Little analysis has recommendations for regulators, cities, taxi firms and ride-hailing companies, among others.

Sacramento launches US’ largest on-demand public microtransit system

14 Jan 2020

Described as a mix between ride-hailing and taking the bus, the on-demand service uses small shuttle vehicles and costs $2.50 a ride.

Special Reports

Retailers rethink last-mile deliveries to reduce emissions and meet customer expectations

A new report by eDelivery explores how retailers and carriers are looking for new ways to reduce carbon emissions and meet customer expectations of sustainability.