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MnDOT pushes real-time traffic data to road users statewide

15 Apr 2021

Standardised data architecture enables Iteris’ ClearGuide to provide real-time travel-time data for the automatic update of variable message signs through work zones across Minnesota.

North Florida TPO modernises transportational data collection and analytics

14 Apr 2021

The transport planning organisation will use Urban SDK’s platform to create a more synergistic approach to transportation planning and better understand key performance measures.

Auto and tech companies team to create open mobility ecosystem

12 Apr 2021

Software République aims to provide an enriched and sustainable mobility offer for cities, regions, businesses and citizens by jointly developing and marketing intelligent systems.

Move America to tackle cities' critical challenges

26 Feb 2021

The virtual mobility event on 17-18 March will bring together cities, transport providers, innovators, thought-leaders and more to share experiences and discuss major global mobility challenges.

Edinburgh publishes 10-year mobility plan

15 Feb 2021

The City Mobility Plan aims to create a better connected, net zero carbon transport system and a more inclusive capital that also champions the concept of the 20-minute neighbourhood.

Transit platform launched for small- to mid-size cities

26 Jan 2021

Cubic Transportation Systems is launching Umo, a flexible suite of products that enable riders to conveniently pay fares and plan trips across public and private modes, and access real-time travel information.

St Louis recruits citizens to advise on non-car transportation

18 Jan 2021

The Community Mobility Committee is looking for residents with everyday experience of walking, using a wheelchair or mobility device, riding transit, or biking.

Alès public transport operator renews contract and rebrands entire mobility service

11 Jan 2021

SMBTA will rename its services Ales’Y by Bus, Ales’y Carpool, Ales’y by Bike and Ales’y by Scooter and has also announced the trial of a hydrogen-powered bus with Keolis.

Dutch provinces bring fully electric public transport buses into service

15 Dec 2020

Keolis is introducing its largest ever single fleet of electric vehicles operating across a single network in the world and is committed to helping the two local public transport authorities navigate the energy transition.

Open Mobility Foundation launched to help create new open data standards for the kerb

10 Dec 2020

Digitising the kerb opens the door for more dynamic regulations and new approaches to kerb-usage fees that could enable more goal-driven management strategies.

Helsinki announces new domain names and access to its innovation testbed

02 Dec 2020

The testbed is targeted at domestic and foreign companies that want to develop and test their products and services together with City of Helsinki.

Jaguar Land Rover creates smart city hub testbed

16 Nov 2020

The UK automotive manufacturer will partner with global mobility, software and telecom companies to facilitate real-world testing of connected and autonomous technologies.

Hillsborough County implements smart mobility and safety technology

13 Nov 2020

The Florida county will use Iteris technology to provide a range of services including traffic signal retiming, connected vehicle priority solutions and traffic management centre operations.

Companies collaborate to better understand mobility behaviours

12 Nov 2020

SkedGo and Motiontag are combining advanced journey planning and analytics capabilities to understand how, when and why people travel, and measure changes in travel behaviour.

Momentum builds behind a hydrogen-driven economy

11 Nov 2020

According to analysis from Frost & Sullivan, hydrogen production will double by 2030 as the world advances towards a sustainable energy economy and countries battle climate change.

SmartCityX accelerator programme names “early start-up acceptances”

02 Nov 2020

Led by San Francisco based VC firm Scrum Ventures along with eight other Japanese partner companies, the programme seeks to redefine ‘antiquated’ accelerator models.

Peachtree Corners issues RFP for EV supply equipment partners

26 Oct 2020

It supports the Georgia smart city’s aim to increase electric vehicles ownership and use within the city by providing residents and businesses with vetted EV charging solutions.

StreetLight Data and Ford Mobility team for data-driven safety solutions

15 Oct 2020

A bundled offering will combine datasets and machine learning to identify how cities can reduce serious and fatal crashes as well as inform future safety strategies.

Chattanooga hosts Gig City Innovation Challenge

09 Oct 2020

Energy companies and non-profits in the region are providing an opportunity for college students from across the nation to work together virtually to address energy sector challenges.

Lime launches MaaS platform and forms partnership with Wheels

09 Oct 2020

The new micro-mobility platform will launch this winter in Austin, Berlin, Miami and Seattle with Lime aiming to be the one-stop-shop for anyone looking to take a car-free trip under five miles.

Austin deploys emergency preparedness app for citizens

02 Oct 2020

The app will provide resources and information for citizens across the Central Texas area to better prepare for natural disasters and other emergencies, as well as coronavirus updates.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Funchal mobility strategies recognised

02 Oct 2020

The island capital cities took the top honours at the 2020 Civitas Awards, which recognise cities and towns demonstrating excellence in the areas of sustainable transport policy-making and measures.

UK local authorities to go live with smart energy project

27 Aug 2020

Reading Borough Council and Wokingham Borough Council will be the first to connect to the smart energy platform, which forms part of the Thames Valley Live project.