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Latest news on electric vehicles, micromobility and connected and autonomous vehicles. Smart cities also need to focus on the likes of air, rail, road and sea travel to reduce congestion and enable efficient logistic network

Can technology make trucks of the future safer?

Can technology make trucks of the future safer?

Road travel16 Apr 2024by SmartCitiesWorld news team

Truck of the Future programme seeks to enhance road safety for vulnerable road users in urban areas by mitigating potential conflicts with large fleet vehicles.

UK airport group adopts Veovo platform to improve journeys

Air Travel16 Apr 2024

UK airport group adopts Veovo platform to improve journeys

System will provide actionable intelligence to tailor airport services and reduce wait times at any moment or place in the terminal for a more seamless journey.

City of Greater Bendigo to launch e-scooter pilot

Micromobility16 Apr 2024

City of Greater Bendigo to launch e-scooter pilot

Beam will deploy its Saturn 5 e-scooters in the Australian city, featuring safety-first technology to support both rider safety and that of other road users.

Phoenix secures $1.2m for transit-oriented rail development

Rail Travel15 Apr 2024

Phoenix secures $1.2m for transit-oriented rail development

These types of grants help cities plan with the community around major transportation projects to improve access to public transit and affordable housing.

Voltpost brings lamppost EV charging solution to US metro areas

Electric vehicles15 Apr 2024

Voltpost brings lamppost EV charging solution to US metro areas

Ease of installation aims to help bring more electric vehicle charging to underserved communities, high-density areas and other “charging deserts” in the US.

Dublin Airport continues digital transformation of systems

Air Travel15 Apr 2024

Dublin Airport continues digital transformation of systems

The latest addition from Frequentis means that T-Systems provides digitalisation solutions for almost all processes at Dublin Airport from a single source.

Ohio DoT launches on-demand transit service in Chillicothe

Mobility-as-a-Service12 Apr 2024

Ohio DoT launches on-demand transit service in Chillicothe

The new service, in partnership with the Routing Company, includes 22 vehicles that provide on-demand, fixed route, and paratransit service across Chillicothe.

Which are the smartest cities in the world?

News12 Apr 2024

Which are the smartest cities in the world?

The latest edition of the Institute of Management Development’s Smart City Index combines hard data and survey responses from citizens in 142 cities worldwide.

German state awards demand-responsive transport contract

Mobility-as-a-Service12 Apr 2024

German state awards demand-responsive transport contract

Mobility software company ioki has been awarded the contract by state transport company NAH.SHwhich, which will create the largest on-demand fleet in Germany.

London Gatwick creates new geospatial platform

Data management & software12 Apr 2024

London Gatwick creates new geospatial platform

The system is already making engineering and construction works safer by reducing accidental strikes on buried utilities as well as managing biodiversity.

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Manchester launches People’s Panel for AI

The panel aims to provide residents with access to education and training on AI, enabling local communities to influence the development of AI initiatives.

UK train station harvests kinetic energy from commuters’ footsteps

The project at Leighton Buzzard station aims to show how untapped footfall energy at transport hubs represents a real opportunity to provide sustainable energy sources.

What is ‘Smart City’ and why do we need them?

Smart city is the framework based on Information and Communication technologies that enable the development of sustainable practices to address the urbanisation challenges. Leveraging the technology is one of the foremost pillars of ‘smart cities’ in order to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of resident’s life and the city’s services.

SmartCitiesWorld to host second Cities Climate Action Summit

The in-person (London) and online event takes place 26-27 June and will convene city leaders, climate experts and organisations from around the world.

Vancouver approves Climate Change Adaptation Strategy update

It focuses on reducing the Canadian city’s risk to climate change-related hazards, while building more resilient communities and supporting the local economy.

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The top trends for micromobility in 2024

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Why housing plans must factor in multimodal transit systems

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Making active travel the first and easiest transport choice

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How cities can take back control of their mobility data

Guillermo Campoamor, founder and CEO of Meep, highlights the need for cities and local authorities to maintain control ...

Why we need citywide shared transport frameworks

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How flexible mobility spending can contribute to sustainability goals in the public sector

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Smart cities and electric vehicles: the road to a sustainable and efficient future

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The key considerations for EV charging implementation

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How Northern Ireland’s spirit of enterprise is pioneering the future of travel

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Intelligent transport systems: the best thing since sliced bread

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Six predictions for smart city transport and mobility

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This SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion is now available OnDemand and brings cities together for bilateral learnings on the challenges and potential solutions to sustainability by utilising intelligent transport systems (ITS). The CSO of the City of Vilnius - European Green Capital 2025 are among the speakers.

Latest Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.

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Research

White Paper: Directions in sustainability for industry

This white paper covers how to break the “take-make-waste” cycle in society. It looks at the desire and discipline to achieve the balance between individual human needs, economic viability, and environmental quality that defines sustainability.

White Paper: Building truly sustainable cities

This white paper covers how connected systems can help cities build sustainability and wellbeing into their indoor and outdoor spaces. We look at the scale of the decarbonisation challenge faced by cities, how cities can use connected technologies to create greener buildings and the vital role of retrofitting. We includes detailed analysis of the energy and cost-savings that energy efficiency programmes can bring in cities.

City data spaces: A guide to building and operationalising data services

How data spaces are transforming data sharing, and establishing new frameworks to create data services to improve urban services and liveability.

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OnDemand Panel Debate: Clearing the air: strategies for enhancing urban air quality

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OnDemand Panel Debate (11 Dec): Going behind the scenes of Dallas’ smart city initiatives

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We explore the potential for digital twins to disrupt the status quo for city planners and administrators. Our expert speakers will delve into how city authorities can harness this innovative technology to create digital realities, providing them with a holistic view of their urban landscapes. We will guide you through the key concepts and practical applications of digital twins in city management.