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AI metering and surveillance to dominate smart city market to 2026, boosted by new applications

17 Jan 2020

Video surveillance is increasingly being used for new applications such as urban tolling and the monitoring of low-emission zones, according to ABI Research.

London deploys AI for cycle route planning

17 Jan 2020

The sensors use AI to detect road users and decide which mode of transport they are using. A trial found that the Vivacity sensors are up to 98 per cent more accurate than manual methods.

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.

Outdoor offices, millions of plants and super canals: First look at plans for Smart Forest City Cancun

17 Jan 2020

The development in Mexico is Stefano Boeri’s most ambitious forest city yet, covering a 557-hectare site. Largely food self-sufficient and powered by solar panels, it aims to be a "pioneer" for smart cities.

A "system of systems" approach to breaking down smart city silos

17 Jan 2020

A command-and-control centre based on an integrated approach is the key to more cross-functional collaboration and faster, better decision-making by cities, says W. Jarrett Campbell of AVEVA.

Bamboo bikes and electric skateboards take to the track at MOVE 2020

16 Jan 2020

As SmartCitiesWorld is a media partner for MOVE 2020, readers can get 50 per cent off a pass.

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.

Tampere launches carbon footprint calculator

15 Jan 2020

The calculator aims to allow users to find a route and check how much their carbon footprint would be affected by using public transport, cycling or walking, compared to driving.