Smart Cities News

Portland proposes $750m investment for climate justice

Climate action28 Jul 2023

Inaugural plan from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Committee outlines strategies for community-led energy projects and climate solutions.

Salem implements signal prioritisation technology

Road travel15 May 2023

Salem Area Mass Transit District is working with connected traffic tech specialist LYT to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow at critical intersections.

City of Medford uses battery back-up at intersections

Batteries and renewables07 Mar 2023

With outages caused by extreme weather and wildfires a growing concern for cities throughout the West Coast, reliable backup for traffic systems is vital.

Smart City PDX proposes policy guide for surveillance tech

Policymaking31 Oct 2022

Portland’s smart city team has developed the policy with the community, focusing on reducing harm to those most vulnerable to and harmed by surveillance tech.

Portland approves climate action workplan

Climate action26 Aug 2022

The plan includes 43 actions across the electricity supply, buildings, transportation and industry sectors to help the city in Oregon reach 50 per cent carbon reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050.

City of Medford upgrades more than 7,000 streetlights

News28 Oct 2020

Improvements are being financed by a low-interest loan and include converting all city- and utility-owned streetlights, as well as additional park and parking lot locations.

Road usage charge pilot offers roadmap for transportation funding in the US

News15 Jan 2020

To compensate for diminishing funds, a growing number of American states have looked to alternative revenue systems based on vehicle miles travelled.

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