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How AI cities shape Malaysia’s digital future – and the role of the region’s first Smart City ExpoSponsored by Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

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How AI will define cities and mobility in 2026Sponsored by ST Engineering

Gareth Tang, President of Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, explains how urban AI applications are set to evolve, detailing projects where AI is already making significant impact.

Introducing AI CityXchange: focusing on the real work of AI in cities

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Tool assists emergency services with EV shift

Electric vehicles06 Nov 2025

Developed with input from emergency services workers, the Blue Light tool will bring together information on each site’s future energy needs in one place.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Shenzhen

Smart Cities Reports10 Oct 2022

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Shenzhen, designated as China’s first special economic zone and a role model of urban modernisation. Find out more about Shenzhen’s smart city strategy in this 16-page report.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Las Vegas

Smart Cities Reports29 Nov 2021

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Las Vegas with its unprecedented growth, urban development, and leaps of imagination.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Seattle

Smart Cities Reports25 Aug 2021

We explore Seattle’s journey to becoming a data-driven city and how it plans to continue to develop its smart city strengths

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – London

Smart Cities Reports19 Mar 2021

The long term-impact of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union and the country’s poor performance in the Covid-19 pandemic, are among the complex set of challenges it faces if London is to remain one of the world’s most influential and enviable cities.

How AI will define cities and mobility in 2026Sponsored by ST Engineering

AI and Machine Learning19 Feb 2026

Gareth Tang, President of Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, explains how urban AI applications are set to evolve, detailing projects where AI is already making significant impact.

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.

Test in Tallinn announces latest smart city friendly projects

Economic Development16 Feb 2026

Projects include an autonomous electric car charging robot and a bike tracker device that collects data on vehicle speeds, road conditions and user behaviour.

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.

Abu Dhabi supports last-mile electric delivery services

Electric vehicles13 Feb 2026

The Integrated Transport Centre has launched a pilot project with online delivery platform talabat to expand the use of electric vehicles in the Emirate.

California expands transit capabilities and boosts climate action

News11 Feb 2026

It is investing almost $1bn in transportation upgrades that will improve goods movement, expand transit and rail, and make the state more bikeable and walkable.

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.

Texas DoT extends partnership for next-gen traffic insights

Road travel10 Feb 2026

Building on a 15-year collaboration, this new contract will aim to help make travel across Texas safer, smarter, and more efficient for all road users.

Oregon transit operator launches transit signal priority tech

Road travel09 Feb 2026

Faster transit signal priority seeks to enhance rider reliability and traffic flow along the Lancaster Drive corridor in Salem using cost-effective technology.

City of San José turns to AI to speed up public transit

AI and Machine Learning06 Feb 2026

Real-time signal prioritisation reduces delays, improves reliability and supports City’s goals to ease congestion and enhance services through AI innovation.

Alabama DoT links highway asset data to budget choices

AI and Machine Learning06 Feb 2026

Alabama Department of Transportation is leveraging AI-powered Blyncsy to improve statewide asset surveys and strengthen data-driven maintenance planning.

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.

Hiroshima Bus partners with Moovit

Mobility-as-a-Service04 Feb 2026

Riders on Hiroshima Bus now have access to comprehensive mobility information in one app to plan trips around the Japanese city and surrounding areas.

Edinburgh Lez penalties fund council projects

Air quality03 Feb 2026

After meeting the scheme’s operating costs, any surplus income from low emission zone enforcement must be used towards achieving the scheme’s wider objectives.

Sioux County Transit launches account-based ticketing app

Mobility-as-a-Service29 Jan 2026

Using either the MyRide Sioux City Smart Cards and mobile app, riders can tap to pay their fare when boarding, making journeys faster, easier and more convenient.

Transport for London unveils five-year plan to cut congestion

Road travel27 Jan 2026

2030 vision is for a better, safer street network that prioritises sustainable transport and reduces congestion, creating a greener, more reliable capital.

Index reveals global congestion is on the rise

Congestion26 Jan 2026

The annual Traffic Index, based on mobility data in 2025, measures congestion levels, average speeds and travel times per mile across the global road network.

Inrix rolls out real-time parking data for 13 new US cities

Road travel23 Jan 2026

Inrix’s strategic integration has extended its granular ground truth parking and loading zone availability coverage to 13 of its 126 premium coverage cities.

Plan outlines how Sacramento could adapt to extreme weather

Climate action22 Jan 2026

SacAdapt is a joint effort between the City and SRTD to prepare roads, bicycle facilities, sidewalks, bus stops and light rail infrastructure for climate impacts.

Greater Lynchburg Transit launches account-based ticketing

Mobility-as-a-Service21 Jan 2026

The system gives riders access to the best possible fare for every journey, and delivers faster boarding, greater flexibility and more convenient ways to pay.

Lime to run West Midlands cycle and e-scooter hire

Road travel20 Jan 2026

More than 2,000 new bikes and e-scooters will arrive on the streets this April following the appointment of Lime as the region’s latest cycle hire provider.

Digital taxi service launches at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Road travel20 Jan 2026

Schiphol Taxi Network is working with Invers CloudBoxx and GoodMoovs to implement the system for a growing fully electric fleet at the airport in Amsterdam.

Dolomiti Bus prepares for Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

Road travel20 Jan 2026

Dolomiti Bus said it is preparing to do more than transport spectators and getting ready to “coach the Games”, bringing people into the heart of the Dolomites.

Chicago reports record shared bike and scooter trips

Micromobility19 Jan 2026

It reflects the growing demand for convenient, affordable transportation options and continued investment in shared micromobility and bike infrastructure.

Cambridge begins construction of £6.1m solar park

Solar power19 Jan 2026

Project will see the installation of a one-megawatt solar system paired with a battery to power electric bin lorries and other council vehicles in the UK city.

Transdev partners to launch East Bay paratransit service

Inclusivity16 Jan 2026

New deployment across California’s Tri-Valley and Central Contra Costa regions add to mobility-as-a-service platform SilverRide’s growing footprint in the state.

Bee Network connects passengers with real-time updates

Mobility-as-a-Service16 Jan 2026

Transport for Greater Manchester is working with Vix Technology to rollout 320 new real-time displays at bus stops, shelters and interchanges on Bee Network.

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.

Lucid, Nuro and Uber reveal global robotaxi at CES 2026

Connected and autonomous vehicles08 Jan 2026

Autonomous on-road testing, led by Nuro, began in December last year, marking an important milestone in service validation and path to launch later in 2026.

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.

Central Ohio Transit Authority introduces open payments

Mobility-as-a-Service07 Jan 2026

Riders in Central Ohio can now pay using contactless bank cards or mobile wallets, with fare-capping and account-linking ensuring the best fares for everyone.

SmartCitiesWorld’s top news stories of 2025

News31 Dec 2025

Which cities, trends and technologies made the smart cities headlines over the past 12 months? SmartCitiesWorld brings you its 10 top stories of 2025.

Acisa signs up for smart mobility project at the edge

Cloud and edge computing22 Dec 2025

The infrastructure will enable new applications for smart cities, mobility, IoT, and industry, ensuring interoperability, flexibility, and resource optimisation.

Training first responders on interacting with Waymo vehicles

Connected and autonomous vehicles19 Dec 2025

First responders need to have the knowledge and tools to safely interact with new and emerging technologies like AVs, especially when there is no driver.

London trams depot in Croydon makes green transition

Solar power18 Dec 2025

Sustainable transformation of the depot has seen a major upgrade to its heating and power system, improving energy efficiency and saving money in the long-term.

Burgenland launches on-demand mobility app

Mobility-as-a-Service17 Dec 2025

Burgenland Mobility is working with Siemens Mobility subsidiaries Hacon and Padam to make it easier to book services as part of its on-demand mobility project.

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.

EU road safety project moves from concept to action

Road travel15 Dec 2025

With five pilot sites, the project aims to transform the way Europe monitors, evaluates and improves safety and maintenance of its urban and secondary roads.

UK government launches tool for better transport connections

Planning and redevelopment12 Dec 2025

The web-based tool displays how any location in England and Wales is connected to everyday services by walking, driving, cycling and public transport.

More Wellingtonians choosing to cycle following network expansion

Micromobility12 Dec 2025

Daily counts are up across most routes, with increases of 11-87 per cent on new routes, contributing to an 18 per cent citywide increase in cycling since 2020.

AI-powered voice assistant to help public transit communications

Inclusivity05 Dec 2025

IVA for Trip Management enables paratransit and demand-response riders to check, change, or cancel trips using natural, conversational language without menus.

Denver Regional Transportation District launches open payments

Mobility-as-a-Service01 Dec 2025

Denver RTD customers can now pay with contactless bank cards or mobile wallets – with fare capping and account linking ensuring everyone pays the best fares.

Philadelphia launches Vision Zero Action Plan 2030

Citizen security27 Nov 2025

The plan, shaped by input from nearly 3,000 residents, introduces new safety measures, updated crash data and coordinated actions across city departments.

Dallas expands EV charging with seven more Beam systems

Electric vehicles25 Nov 2025

The systems, which generate and store their own clean electricity, will be used to charge the City’s growing fleet of EVs, including electric pickup trucks.

Cop30: heavy-duty electric truck trial in Brazil announced

Electric vehicles21 Nov 2025

Amazon, DHL and Scania project will see the truck travel from Cajamar to Taubaté, in São Paulo, Amazon’s main freight corridor in Brazil, for six months.

Tallinn to undertake dynamic traffic management viability study

Road travel21 Nov 2025

Preliminary study will assess the state of Tallinn’s traffic management systems, laying the foundation for implementation of adaptive traffic light systems.

San Francisco orders six Solaris battery-electric buses

Electric vehicles18 Nov 2025

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency contract includes three 40-foot battery-electric buses and three 60-foot articulated battery-electric buses.

AI addresses grid constraint blocking EV fleet deployment

Electric vehicles14 Nov 2025

Platform combines real-world intelligence and a comprehensive global EV database to create optimised charging infrastructure plans for fleet owners and operators.

City of Helsinki proposes licence for e-scooter and e-bikes

Micromobility14 Nov 2025

The proposal would extend the current parking restriction area from Helsinki city centre to Töölö and Pasila and replace the current voluntary agreement.

UK council upgrades school crossings with smart city platform

Road travel14 Nov 2025

Bolton Council is using Lucy Zodion’s smart city platform Ki to manage school crossing beacons remotely to improve safety and reduce manual maintenance.

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.

Four cities to receive funding boost for new climate projects

Climate action06 Nov 2025

Projects will provide green transport, cut greenhouse gas emissions and introduce nature-based solutions to strengthen climate resilience in four major cities.

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