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Open Mobility Foundation launched to help create new open data standards for the kerb

Open Mobility Foundation launched to help create new open data standards for the kerb

10 Dec 2020
Digitising the kerb opens the door for more dynamic regulations and new approaches to kerb-usage fees that could enable more goal-driven management strategies.
50 major US cities double their solar capacity

50 major US cities double their solar capacity

08 Jun 2020
The analysts behind the seventh Shining Cities 2020 report said each year the study has revealed that more local leaders are pursuing solar projects and smart local policies.
New York transportation leads the way in reducing impact on climate

New York transportation leads the way in reducing impact on climate

17 Jan 2020
An index from StreetLight Data ranks the 100 most populous metro areas based on a range of carbon-related transportation factors, including vehicle miles travelled.
Digital Cities 2019 winners list highlights US innovation

Digital Cities 2019 winners list highlights US innovation

19 Nov 2019
The annual survey recognises cities using technology to tackle social challenges, enhance services, strengthen cybersecurity and more.
San José strengthens its emergency response capability

San José strengthens its emergency response capability

27 Jun 2019
The Californian city has deployed the FirstNet communications platform to all of its public safety and emergency response staff.
Individuals recognised for transforming public spaces

Individuals recognised for transforming public spaces

24 Jun 2019
They will receive a share of more than $1m as part of the inaugural Knight Public Spaces Fellowship, which seeks to strengthen community engagement and connections.
Toolkit aims to help civic leaders make an impact

Toolkit aims to help civic leaders make an impact

24 May 2019
A new resource focuses on the key stages of developing a smart city and contends that putting citizens and wellbeing central can result in more productive urban spaces.
CTOs outline the make-up of a modern government agency

CTOs outline the make-up of a modern government agency

27 Nov 2018
Granicus gathered state and local IT executives to discuss the key to creating modern – and secure – digital government agencies
Transforming transportation in the Bay Area

Transforming transportation in the Bay Area

23 Oct 2018
The big ideas and bold visions chosen by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and Association of Bay Area Government in its bid to tackle future challenges
US climate challenge winners announced

US climate challenge winners announced

18 Oct 2018
Los Angeles, Portland, San Diego, and San Jose recognised for their commitment to ‘ambitious’ climate action
Airbnb pilots emergency accommodation programme in San Jose

Airbnb pilots emergency accommodation programme in San Jose

15 Oct 2018
The initiative aims to encourage San Jose residents to offer their homes free of charge in the event of a disaster.
San Jose forms PPP with AT&T to pave the way for a 5G smart city

San Jose forms PPP with AT&T to pave the way for a 5G smart city

15 Jun 2018
AT&T and the City of San Jose are teaming up in a public-private partnership which aims to foster the creation of a smart city.
Five cities land IBM Smarter Cities Challenge grants

Five cities land IBM Smarter Cities Challenge grants

21 Jul 2017
The winners were chosen from more than 100 cities around the world that had applied for consulting services grants
Ford launches bike-sharing in the Bay

Ford launches bike-sharing in the Bay

29 Jun 2017
The regional bike-share network is designed to enhance sustainable transportation in the San Francisco Bay Area
Silver Spring opens Silicon Valley headquarters

Silver Spring opens Silicon Valley headquarters

25 Jun 2016
New HQ is in San Jose where the company has also deployed its Starfish cloud IoT network service