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Multi-modal terminal aims to improve mobility in Washington region

07 Jan 2021

The Mukilteo Multimodal Ferry Terminal is the state’s first new ferry terminal for 40 years and incorporates the cultural influence of the Pacific Northwest’s native people.

Illinois smart city association runs safe-service technology pilot in library

20 Nov 2020

The six-month pilot will provide contactless service via FrontDesk’s innovative technology and also aims to optimise efficiency, reduce employee stress, and result in safe service and satisfied customers.

Rochester debuts MaaS-enabled fare payments-as-a-service platform

10 Nov 2020

Masabi claims roll-out of RTS Go marks a turning point in the fare collection industry with transit agencies no longer needing to purchase their own design-and-build bespoke ticketing systems.

Sunderland named smart city of the year

16 Oct 2020

The UK city won top place in the national Digital Leaders 100 Awards and was recognised for prioritising digital transformation for the wider benefit and creating opportunities for communities and businesses alike.

Singapore tops smart city ranking for second year running

17 Sep 2020

The 2020 Smart City Index measures citizens’ perceptions of the impact that technology has on their lives, surveying them on areas such as governance, health and safety, mobility and opportunities.

5G rolled out across Ontario cities and towns

01 Sep 2020

As well as putting in place the infrastructure for businesses and homes, Rogers Communications is supporting the University of Waterloo’s 5G Smart Campus in real-world testing of 5G applications.

Christchurch and Auckland prepare to roll-out electric bus fleets

27 Aug 2020

Electrification of the country’s transport sector will further drive New Zealand’s decarbonisation efforts and support its aims to have a full zero emission bus fleet by 2040.

University announces smart city agreement for Macau

06 Jul 2020

The University of Macau and Nam Kwong Petroleum & Chemicals will focus on areas such as smart energy and are also committed to nurturing smart city, IoT and big data talent.

UAE report highlights IoT as the weak link of smart city security

28 May 2020

Smart cities can unlock considerable business potential for the United Arab Emirates but a new report warns governments and organisations of the IoT’s cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Plan zero: Milan prepares for the post-pandemic ‘new normal’

24 Mar 2020

Milan’s Chief Resilience Officer shares how his city is working to address the COVID-19 emergency today, while also looking ahead to what’s next.

IDC names "best and brightest" North American smart city projects

10 Mar 2020

The winning projects include an Alexa-assisted citizen contact centre and data-driven systems to reduce flooding and address road accident hotspots.

London Mayor shares “proven results” on air quality

25 Feb 2020

NO2 exceedances fell dramatically but many sites still recorded PM2.5 levels above the recommended limit.

Zillow launches affordable housing search tool for Seattle

20 Feb 2020

The tool aims to reduce the time it takes to manually look for available homes that are affordable and accessible.

Gothenburg boosts sustainable public transport push with e-bus roll-out

17 Jan 2020

More than 150 electric buses will be introduced in the region covering Gothenburg, Mölndal and Partille, where 180 million trips are made by bus each year.

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.

Edinburgh sets out bold vision for 2030 mobility

13 Jan 2020

The 10-year draft plan aims to respond to the city’s evolving demands as well as reinforce the Council’s ambition of making the Scottish capital carbon-neutral by 2030.

NYC development to showcase 'nature's civil engineering' for waterfront resilience

12 Dec 2019

The initiative will use waterfront infrastructure such as berms, breakwaters, marshes and wetlands. There will also be a public beach.

The Orbit high-tech development aims to reimagine rural living in Canada

11 Dec 2019

The town’s council wants to realise the best of both worlds: urban benefits within a rural community.

On-demand microtransit could cut city traffic by 30 per cent

07 Nov 2019

A new study highlights the benefits demonstrated by on-demand microtransit in four cities and finds that it could help cities reduce traffic by 15 to 30 per cent if deployed at scale and with the right regulatory framework.

Multi-channel citizen engagement and XaaS: Gartner pinpoints next govtech trends

14 Oct 2019

The analyst house urges government CIOs to include these trends in their strategic planning over the next 12 to 18 months.

London mayor calls for more power to UK cities and regions

02 Sep 2019

Sadiq Khan wants the UK Government to bring about major changes in devolution across the country to strengthen growth and guard against the uncertainty of Brexit.

Start-ups meet the urban water challenge

28 Aug 2019

Winners of the 2019 Imagine H20 challenge were announced at World Water Week in Stockholm and will deploy their solutions in cities in three continents.

Carinthia switches on 5G in its flagship smart region

14 Aug 2019

The Austrian state is also showcasing a range of smart applications including using virtual reality for tourism and a smart beehive that monitors the environment.