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The latest news in regulation on smart city projects and initiatives across the world.

Ireland launches first e-scooter trial with ecosystem approach

Ireland launches first e-scooter trial with ecosystem approach

News21 Jul 2021

Tier’s fleet of 30 scooters will be equipped with computer vision technology to increase safety and allow researchers to explore a new source of smart city data.

Dublin to host AI-powered e-scooter research project

Dublin to host AI-powered e-scooter research project

News15 Apr 2021

It will operate on Dublin City University campuses and aims to improve e-scooter safety and explore smart city use cases for computer vision-equipped micro-mobility vehicles.

Metro Nashville launches Smart Zone to better manage the kerb

Metro Nashville launches Smart Zone to better manage the kerb

News01 Feb 2021

The project is being undertaken in partnership with kerb management platform provider Coord to streamline kerbside loading, reduce congestion, and support local economic activity.

West Palm Beach launches downtown kerb management programme

West Palm Beach launches downtown kerb management programme

News19 Jan 2021

The pilot aims to build upon the recent switch to flex zones rather than metered parking in Rosemary Square as part of efforts to modernise the City’s kerb management strategy.

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

Regulation10 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.

City-led clean infrastructure projects can help build back a stronger US

City-led clean infrastructure projects can help build back a stronger US

News08 Dec 2020

Report sets out to demonstrate how cities can be “critical drivers” of solutions for the multiple short-term challenges created by Covid-19 as well as emerging long-term challenges of climate change.

SBF and IMDA renew commitment to drive digital transformation

SBF and IMDA renew commitment to drive digital transformation

News23 Sep 2020

Digital transformation "key" to remaining relevant and competitive in Covid-19 era.

LA and the World Economic Forum present blueprint for global UAM adoption

LA and the World Economic Forum present blueprint for global UAM adoption

News21 Sep 2020

Clean, safe and inclusive urban air mobility closer to becoming a reality with new partnership.

Solar rail pioneer receives first commercial funding

Solar rail pioneer receives first commercial funding

News18 Sep 2020

Riding Sunbeams will use the investment to develop a pipeline of new renewable energy projects in South East England and the Valleys in South Wales.

City of Chicago issues $200m RFP for renewable energy supplier

City of Chicago issues $200m RFP for renewable energy supplier

News04 Sep 2020

It has committed to ensuring that all City-owned buildings will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025 and also wants to stimulate the local green economy.

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Huawei seals smart city deal with Barcelona

They will collaborate on projects relating to 5G, smart city applications and digital transformation.

AI tools for city management launched at Bloomberg CityLab

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Air pollution is high on the agenda at the moment. Nick Sacke, Comms365, looks at how IoT technology can help.

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