Smart Cities News

Austin Transportation and Swiftmile are undertaking the six-month, no-cost pilot project to test the usability of the company’s universal scooter parking and charging stations for e-scooters.

San Francisco is the latest of a growing number of cities to close off some or all of the centre to private vehicles.

The focus is on deterring dangerous drivers and the drones will be used to support the gathering of intelligence and evidence.

The Californian city will create 20 miles of new protected bike lanes and put in place increased enforcement to protect cyclist safety.

As part of the Vision Zero strategy to eliminate fatal and serious crashes by 2030, drivers download an app that scores their behaviours and allows them to compete for more than $25,000 in prizes.

The pick-up and drop-off trial is designed to minimise the disruption that can often accompany ride-sharing services in cities.

Brookfield Properties has formed a strategic partnership to provide Optimus Ride’s autonomous vehicle technology at a development in Reston, Virginia