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New Yorkers have say on location for e-bike battery swapping locations

Micromobility21 Apr 2026

The e-bike battery swapping cabinets provide safe charging stations where electric micromobility users can plug in dead batteries and pick up full ones.

Cardiff installs smart bike lockers in city centre

Micromobility13 Apr 2026

Throughout project planning, the council worked closely with South Wales Police and security experts to ensure the lockers are safe and cannot be misused.

Glasgow expands network of Voi e-bike stations

Micromobility10 Apr 2026

The additional stations come at a time when the cycle hire scheme is experiencing record usage, having surpassed 282,000 rides since launch last November.

Southampton hits air quality milestone in cutting NO2

Air quality30 Mar 2026

Monitoring stations at 69 locations show a 30 per cent reduction in NO2 levels between 2019 and 2024, with no locations exceeding the annual limit value.

Ordnance Survey expands digital map of Great Britain

News27 Mar 2026

OS National Geographic Database has expanded into a collection of datasets, bringing together a high volume of authoritative geographic data into one location.

Tallinn to build city centre pedestrian and bike path

Pedestrianisation23 Mar 2026

Renovation of the Marta ditch will help solve the problems of rainwater drainage in the area as well as create a better and safer space for local residents.

New Lime bike upgrade to hit UK streets this month

Micromobility19 Mar 2026

The LimeBike model introduces a suite of technology and design changes aimed at welcoming a wider range of riders to shared micromobility across the UK.

Lime launches LimePrime subscription across the UK

Micromobility11 Mar 2026

E-bike operator is launching a revamped subscription model, bringing its pricing in line with, or below, local public transport costs for frequent riders.

Dundee publishes Walking and Cycling Index

Road travel09 Mar 2026

Index is based on a survey by the Scottish city to capture local people’s views and behaviours when it comes to getting around by walking, wheeling and cycling.

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Special Reports06 Mar 2026

2026 must be the year that the UK ends the micromobility limbo

Special Reports19 Feb 2026

Jim Hubbard, Voi UK’s head of public policy, says now is the time to speak up on micromobility if you want to see greener, better-connected cities and towns that drive economic growth.

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.

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.

Pilot boosts disabled people’s confidence in shared mobility

Micromobility06 Feb 2026

It focused on how targeted engagement and skills-building can boost awareness of shared micromobility and support disabled people to use e-bikes and e-scooters.

Lime augments fleet to facilitate travel at Milan Games

Micromobility30 Jan 2026

Micromobility specialist Lime prepares to strengthen green shared mobility operations in the Italian city ahead of large-scale international sporting events.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tool launched to track Europe’s race to net-zero transport

Climate action11 Dec 2025

Part of the Path2Zero project, PolicyFrameMapper is a dashboard designed to map, compare and analyse transport decarbonisation strategies across Europe.

How micromobility is changing European cities

Micromobility05 Dec 2025

Preliminary report findings reveal how smarter rules in Hannover and visitor-led cycling in Seville are reshaping how Europeans move through their cities.

London cycling journeys hit record 1.5 million a day

Micromobility26 Nov 2025

New TfL data shows cycling in London has surged 43 per cent since 2019, driven by major investment in protected routes and safer junctions across the capital.

Which are the most bicycle-friendly cities?

Micromobility19 Nov 2025

The Copenhagenize Index 2025 finds cycling is no longer treated as a niche mobility issue but as a lever for climate action, public health, and quality of life.

Plymouth mobility hub earns shared transport gold standard

Transport hubs18 Nov 2025

The Connect Plymouth Hub makes it easier for people to travel sustainably, providing access to e-bikes, an electric car club vehicle and rapid EV charging.

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.

Peachtree Corners introduces advanced pedestrian tech

4G and 5G10 Nov 2025

City will deploy Upciti’s lightweight, privacy-by-design sensor technology that will provide the city with information on pedestrian behaviour to improve safety.

Bogotá is named Earthshot Prize winner

Air quality07 Nov 2025

Colombian capital, recognised for its clean air programme, is one of five winners of the prestigious prize that celebrates innovators solving global challenges.

Data-driven mobility in cities: the role of maps and traffic dataSponsored by TomTom

Opinions27 Oct 2025

Ralf-Peter Schäfer, VP Product Management Traffic and Travel Information at TomTom, explains how mapping data, combined with real-time and community traffic data, is driving a revolution in urban mobility.

Dublin expands BikeBunkers cycle storage network

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