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

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.
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Tampere launches carbon footprint calculator

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.
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Edinburgh sets out bold vision for 2030 mobility

Edinburgh sets out bold vision for 2030 mobility

13 Jan 2020
The 10-year draft plan aims to respond to the city’s evolving demands as well as reinforce the Council’s ambition of making the Scottish capital carbon-neutral by 2030.
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Leeds could become the world’s first ‘self-repairing’ city

Leeds could become the world’s first ‘self-repairing’ city

10 Jan 2020
The Self Repairing Cities project aims for zero disruption from streetworks in UK cities by 2050 through developing infrastructure robots.
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New energy, changing behaviour and blockchain: 5 transport predictions for 2020

New energy, changing behaviour and blockchain: 5 transport predictions for 2020

06 Jan 2020
Rabih Arzouni, Fujitsu UK’s CTO of transport, shares his transport predictions for the year ahead.
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Reading ranked as the best place to start and grow a business in the UK

Reading ranked as the best place to start and grow a business in the UK

06 Jan 2020
High rate of start-ups and businesses, including 11,000 digital and tech firms, and its population diversity are among the factors boosting the Berkshire town’s entrepreneurial credentials.
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London advances towards 4G coverage on the Tube

London advances towards 4G coverage on the Tube

02 Jan 2020
Several telcos have signed up for the trial to prepare for the roll-out of 4G across one of London’s most challenging environments.
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Government shared mobility initiatives driving MaaS market

Government shared mobility initiatives driving MaaS market

02 Jan 2020
P&S Intelligence highlights the growing emphasis on the public mobility model over vehicle ownership to minimise traffic congestion and pollution.
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Five ‘holistic’ tech trends set to shape smart cities in 2020

Five ‘holistic’ tech trends set to shape smart cities in 2020

23 Dec 2019
ABI Research’s analysts have identified 35 trends that will shape the technology market and lead to cities developing advanced urban strategies over the next 12 months.
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