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Image courtesy of ContinentalMobility has become one of the hottest issues for cities that want to become smarter, more livable, sustainable and competitive. For many cities traffic congestion — driven by growing populations — is getting worse. And...
Article - 05/03/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Transportation
It's not a big surprise: mass transit ridership has been dropping off in recent years, particularly for buses and light rail, in many cities in the U.S. It's discouraging for cities that envision becoming smart cities to find that one of their...
Article - 03/29/2018
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Transportation
The Council has continuously encouraged public-private sector partnerships and collaboration on smart city projects. A Smart Cities Week panel discussion focused on how DOT Smart City Challenge award winner Columbus, Ohio offered a real-world...
Article - 10/12/2017
Active Region(s): North America
Category: Transportation
Not long ago, the concept of cars, trucks and buses that drove themselves seemed like something that might happen in the distant future. But not anymore. Call them what you like: self-driving cars, autonomous vehicles, AVs -- but many in the...
Article - 05/18/2017
Active Region(s): Main, North America, Readiness Guide Online
Category: Transportation
Scroll down for quick news takes from Smart Cities Council partners.Daimler and Bosch partner on autonomous taxisCouncil Lead Partner Daimler and automotive components company Bosch are working together to bring autonomous taxis to city streets....
Article - 04/13/2017
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Energy, Telecommunications, Transportation, Water and wastewater
When will we see driverless cars on our roads and streets? The estimates vary, but not by much. The consensus seems to be that autonomous vehicles will be in production within four years or so. But that brings a very big question to mind: What do we...
Article - 02/23/2017
Active Region(s): Main, North America, Readiness Guide Online
Category: Transportation, Analytics