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

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.
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Gothenburg boosts sustainable public transport push with e-bus roll-out

Gothenburg boosts sustainable public transport push with e-bus roll-out

17 Jan 2020
More than 150 electric buses will be introduced in the region covering Gothenburg, Mölndal and Partille, where 180 million trips are made by bus each year.
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London deploys AI for cycle route planning

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

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

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.
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Birmingham latest city to propose private car restrictions

Birmingham latest city to propose private car restrictions

16 Jan 2020
Goals behind the transport plan include connecting citizens with new job and training opportunities, prioritising people over cars and revitalising the city centre and local areas.
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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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Reinvention required to maximise on-demand mobility’s potential, says report

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

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

15 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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