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Where US agencies are finding measurable value from AI

AI and Machine Learning18 Feb 2026

Research from Euna Solutions shows that while most public sector agencies are exploring AI, measurable value today is concentrated in operational workflows.

Five projects selected to support inclusive mobility in Medellín

Inclusivity18 Feb 2026

Initiative aims to improve mobility for people with reduced mobility in the districts which have the highest number of residents with physical disabilities.

Traffic control centre unveiled in Czech city

Road travel17 Feb 2026

Project in Karlovy Vary has integrated and interconnected a range of public transport systems with traffic monitoring systems covering overall road traffic.

TomTom partners to support data-driven mobility and infrastructure planning

Road travel16 Feb 2026

Collaboration gives Aecom access to highly precise mobility insights, supporting safer roads, optimised networks, and more resilient infrastructure planning.

Municipalities pilot AI-driven road infrastructure platform

AI and Machine Learning16 Feb 2026

geoROAD.ai is on a mission to democratise road safety technology with its AI-driven tool that identifies road and traffic safety risks before they cause harm.

New Boston lab uses AI and open data to improve kerb management

AI and Machine Learning13 Feb 2026

Office of Emerging Technology and city partners launch the Curb Lab, aiming to dynamically manage parking and kerb space, reducing congestion in Boston.

Building AI-ready cities: from pilots to public trust

Special Reports12 Feb 2026

From data foundations and ethical guardrails to workforce skills and citizen trust, the challenge is no longer whether to use AI in cities – but how to embed it in ways that are practical, human-centred, and built to last.

Smart cities prioritise ROI and operational savings

News12 Feb 2026

Latest research from Berg Insight finds cities want digital solutions that deliver tangible outcomes, marking a shift away from tech-led experimentation.

Fairfield County partners for on-demand transit

Mobility-as-a-Service10 Feb 2026

Fairfield County Transit in Ohio is partnering with the Routing Company to increase accessibility and connectivity by supporting multiple transit services.

Doha smart city implements next-gen AI-powered platform

AI and Machine Learning06 Feb 2026

Msheireb Properties is collaborating with Ooredoo Qatar and Honeywell to use an AI platform to automate and manage the Doha smart city, Msheireb Downtown.

AI traffic module aims to unlock smart city revenue

AI and Machine Learning05 Feb 2026

Iveda’s new capabilities aim to transform existing intersection cameras into real-time traffic intelligence, enabling cities to enhance existing infrastructure.

Arlington County uses AI to elevate emergency response

AI and Machine Learning04 Feb 2026

The Virginian county is strengthening public safety with a faster, more connected approach to emergency response using Hexagon’s public safety platform.

Understanding Microsoft’s approach to AI-powered local government

AI and Machine Learning28 Jan 2026

Discover how Microsoft is working to help cities ease pressure on resource and budget with AI, from helping to reshape government processes to helping transform resident experiences.

Singapore launches governance framework for agentic AI

AI and Machine Learning28 Jan 2026

The Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI provides guidance on how to deploy agents responsibly, recommending technical and non-technical measures.

New York transit agencies open Transit Tech Lab competition

News09 Jan 2026

This year’s challenges aim to find companies that can improve infrastructure management, modernise data and update workflow for regional public transit agencies.

Hawaii DoT deploys Blyncsy for roadway monitoring and safety

AI and Machine Learning08 Jan 2026

It will be used in its Eyes on the Road project, which provides residents with 1,000 free high-res dash cameras to improve roadway conditions and safety.

Mission Control launched for the Physical AI era

Digital twins07 Jan 2026

Terbine’s Mission Control system is designed to manage the complexity of autonomous systems at scale and ensure humans are kept in the loop in smart cities.

Flowciti to develop smart city ecosystem in Middle East

News07 Jan 2026

With an ecosystem spanning areas like parking, service automation and access management, it aims to deliver a shift in how individuals interact with cities.

Innoviz and Nvidia partner to power smart infrastructure

AI and Machine Learning06 Jan 2026

Combining on-device processing with cloud-based AI applications enables scalable wireless lidar deployments over constrained networks in cities and campuses.

Incheon to showcase smart city solutions at CES 2026

News05 Jan 2026

Companies from Incheon Free Economic Zone in South Korea have been recognised in the annual consumer electronics and IT exhibition awards in Las Vegas.

Brighton & Hove deploys AI sensors on active travel corridor

AI and Machine Learning16 Dec 2025

The city council is working with VivaCity to deploy five sensors along key points, capturing anonymised multimodal data on pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles.

Fermaca Digital City to accelerate Mexican AI infrastructure

AI and Machine Learning12 Dec 2025

Mexican fibre infrastructure provider Fermaca is working with the Government of Durango in Mexico and Nvidia to create a next-generation data centre campus.

Berlin launches state-owned AI assistant to reduce routine tasks

AI and Machine Learning08 Dec 2025

BärGPT has been developed as an open-source solution and tested in collaboration with admin staff, adapting it to the needs of the Berlin administration.

Looq expands global partnerships to advance reality capture

Digital twins02 Dec 2025

New partnerships across North America, Europe, and Asia extend survey-grade reality capture and digital twin solutions for infrastructure professionals.

Saudi Arabia to launch AI Innovation Centre

AI and Machine Learning13 Nov 2025

Joint venture between AI software company SenseTime and King Saud University will serve as a platform for AI use cases and research across multiple sectors.

Manchester hospitals use digital twin to create smart estate

Digital twins13 Nov 2025

The 3D model of six hospitals supports the digital transformation programme at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, one of UK’s largest NHS Trusts.

How San José is setting an AI benchmark for other cities

Special Reports12 Nov 2025

Mayor Matt Mahan explains how the city is responsibly deploying AI and leading the discussion on how cities can use it to improve civic engagement, public safety, transportation, and service delivery.

AI tool helps boost UK energy system operator’s solar forecasts

Solar power10 Nov 2025

Quartz Solar combines machine learning, live satellite imagery and weather data to generate forecasts up to days ahead, providing superior within-day performance.

Korean bus group partners for advanced driver system pilot

Connected and autonomous vehicles07 Nov 2025

Collaboration between Bitsensing and Korea Wide combines an extensive national transportation network and real-time driving data with advanced radar technology.

Rome crowned Smart City of 2025 at Barcelona Expo

News06 Nov 2025

Judges at the World Smart City Awards gala said Rome’s visionary strategy is leveraging data, 5G and digital twins to enhance urban governance, improve public services and build resilience.

How AI and biometrics are shaping next-generation mobility paymentsSponsored by ST Engineering

Opinions04 Nov 2025

Fuad Alsagoff, Senior Manager, Mobility Payment Systems, Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, explains how mobility payments are evolving with a new wave of technology – and how openness and inclusive services are driving adoption.

Enhancing liveability and resilience in citiesSponsored by Honeywell

Opinions31 Oct 2025

Hossam El-Shoukry, smart cities engineering lead, MENA, Honeywell, explains why smart city technologies aren’t an optional extra but central to building liveable, people-centric cities.

Embedding intelligence: from smart to cognitive cities

Opinions31 Oct 2025

Mostafa Othman, smart cities programme director, Honeywell, examines how AI is heralding a new urban intelligence where cities learn, adapt and optimise themselves in real time.

Connected video and sensors for greener urban livingSponsored by Axis Communications

Opinions30 Oct 2025

Intelligent video sensors and AI are altering how cities manage sustainability. Andrea Sorri and Johnny Lee at Axis Communications explain how real-time data and digital twins are helping urban areas become greener and more resilient.

Town of Vail to deploy AI solution to make city smarter and safer

AI and Machine Learning29 Oct 2025

By using renewable infrastructure to support AI workloads, the town illustrates how municipalities can deploy AI responsibly without compromising climate goals.

How US utilities are embracing AI and grid-edge intelligence

AI and Machine Learning28 Oct 2025

Itron’s 2025 Resourcefulness Report finds the rapid adoption is due to unprecedented pressures such as surging demand from electrification and AI data centres.

Data-driven mobility in cities: the role of maps and traffic dataSponsored by TomTom

Opinions27 Oct 2025

Ralf-Peter Schäfer, VP Product Management Traffic and Travel Information at TomTom, explains how mapping data, combined with real-time and community traffic data, is driving a revolution in urban mobility.

Milton Keynes to explore use of robotics in public services

AI and Machine Learning23 Oct 2025

Milton Keynes City Council has been awarded almost £800,000 in government funding to explore how local authorities could integrate robotics into daily life.

How sensors and IoT are reshaping urban mobilitySponsored by Axis Communications

Opinions23 Oct 2025

Andrea Sorri and Johnny Lee from Axis Communications explain how urban mobility is becoming more proactive, efficient and safe through the use of advanced sensors, IoT and AI.

Using AI to reimagine infrastructure management and mobility planningSponsored by Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America

Opinions22 Oct 2025

Aneek Sarker, Senior Product Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, explores how AI can help cities shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive capital planning.

Tallinn and universities partner to make urban traffic smarter

Road travel22 Oct 2025

The collaboration is intended to strengthen the research-based development of the capital city’s mobility management and to help shape Tallinn’s mobility.

Dubai partners with Oracle to build digital capabilities

People and skills21 Oct 2025

The entities will collaborate in the fields of AI and digital innovation to develop joint use cases that contribute to improving business and user experiences.

Trend Report: AI for resilient infrastructure – building sustainable and future-ready cities

Trend Series20 Oct 2025

We explore how artificial intelligence is being deployed to strengthen resilience, manage resources efficiently and support the integration of infrastructure. Case studies include: Jakarta, Daegu Metropolitan City, Barcelona and Singapore.

Bentley announces 2025 Going Digital Awards winners

News20 Oct 2025

Awards honour the work of infrastructure professionals and the innovative use of Bentley software to improve the way infrastructure is built and operated.

City of San José to release RFP for generative AI platform

AI and Machine Learning17 Oct 2025

City’s goal is to enhance customer service by also providing its AI-trained workforce with the tools to create custom AI chatbot assistants on a City platform.

Bentley Systems shares its vision for trustworthy AI

AI and Machine Learning16 Oct 2025

The infrastructure engineering software company is unveiling a raft of developments at its annual Year in Infrastructure conference in Amsterdam this week.

Dallas Fort Worth Airport partners for intelligent aviation

Air Travel15 Oct 2025

Airport is working with Jacobs and PA Consulting to use AI, machine learning and data analytics to set new benchmarks for intelligent, data-driven operations.

FHWA extends partnership with Aurigo to modernise infrastructure planning

Road travel14 Oct 2025

It builds on the Federal Highway Administration’s partnership with Aurigo to modernise the planning, execution, and management of infrastructure programmes.

Partnership to bring infrastructure intelligence to US public sector

AI and Machine Learning09 Oct 2025

Carahsoft will serve as Purple Transform’s public sector distributor, making its AI-powered infrastructure platform available through its reseller partners.

See.Sense works with City of Sydney to develop AI dashboard

AI and Machine Learning08 Oct 2025

Connected cycling tech specialist is working with City of Sydney, Surf Coast Shire Council and the Transport Accident Commission to develop the data platform.

Beyond video: how cameras as IoT sensors are changing city safety operationsSponsored by Axis Communications

Opinions06 Oct 2025

Andrea Sorri of Axis Communications explains how AI can be used to maximise insights from existing infrastructure and enable cities to avoid the costs of deploying new sensors.

Tallinn selects latest smart city projects for testing

News02 Oct 2025

Projects selected span drone pilot training and AI-based mapping of outdoor advertising to biometric identification of pets and smart education analytics.

San José AI road safety pilot data shows 97 per cent accuracy

AI and Machine Learning01 Oct 2025

The pilot project uses cameras on City vehicles equipped with AI technology trained to spot potholes, parking violations and illegal dumping in real time.

How cities can get ahead with AI-enabled traffic managementSponsored by ST Engineering

Opinions25 Sep 2025

Dr Chong Chee Chung, Vice President, ITS Architecting, Mobility Road, Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, explains how a combination of deep learning, computer vision and artificial neural networks are transforming urban traffic management.

Oxa adopts Nvidia tech to accelerate AV software rollout

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