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"Smart cities from the viewpoint of traffic management have proven to be one of the most challenging implementation areas."

Advancing traffic management for smart cities Promises of increased safety, less pollution, increased productivity and a better quality of life in smart cities are just too good to be ignored. Dany Longval of Teledyne Flir talks through some of the challenges

"An executive order requiring telematics for NYC's fleet vehicles enabled better monitoring of driver habits like speed and seatbelt use, reducing crashes and improving safety citywide."

Data-Driven Fleet Management Improves Safety in New York City An executive order requiring telematics for NYC's fleet vehicles enabled better monitoring of driver habits like speed and seatbelt use, reducing crashes and improving safety citywide.

"A federal judge in Rockford has declared a state law banning concealed fi****ms on public transit systems unconstitutional – at least as it applies to four individuals who challenged it in court."

State law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] A federal judge in Rockford has declared a state law banning concealed fi****ms on public transit systems unconstitutional – at least as it applies to four individuals who challenged it in court. But the law remains in effect ...

"Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the largest electrified bus depot in New York State is now operational in Buffalo, advancing the transition to a clean public transit system that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and improves the air for residents in congested urban areas."

Governor Hochul Announces New York State’s Largest Electrified Bus Depot Operating in Buffalo Governor Hochul announced that the bus depot in in Buffalo, advances the transition to a clean public transit system.

"Operating costs and spending are outpacing revenue at the Maryland Department of Transportation, leaving the state grappling with a projected $1.3 billion gap in its six-year capital spending plan."

5 takeaways from Maryland's draft 6-year transportation plan The Maryland Department of Transportation is $1.3 billion short and won’t cut some marquee projects. That means unfortunate cuts elsewhere.

"Beall Applied Innovation at the University of California, Irvine has announced the launch of NarrA.I.tive, a groundbreaking initiative that blends the university’s academic strengths with the global entertainment industry and the innovative spirit of Orange County to harness artificial intelligence as a force for good across creative industries."

NarrA.I.tive empowers storytellers by merging AI and traditional artistic crafts Cove@UCI studio marks significant leap for novel uses of emerging technologies

"Waste heat from cars, together with sealed road and car park surfaces, contributes to the generation of urban heat. This affects the quality of life and poses a health risk."

How traffic increases urban heat stress Waste heat from cars, together with sealed road and car park surfaces, contributes to the generation of urban heat. This affects the quality of life and poses a health risk. As temperatures rise, it is time to act.

"Caltrain's electric debut: The first regular electric train service kicked off Aug. 11. More electric trains will be introduced each week until the full electrified service launches Sept. 21."

California's first electric train could be what’s coming to your city Caltrain of California, the oldest continuously operated railroad in the West, has ushered in a new era with electric trains for public transit.

"Rural counties experience more traffic deaths per capita compared to their urban counterparts, due in part to slower emergency response times, higher speed limits, and risky driving behavior like not wearing seatbelts."

Data Shows Rural Disparities in Traffic Deaths | The Daily Yonder Rural counties experience more traffic deaths per capita compared to their urban counterparts, due in part to slower emergency response times, higher

"According to think tank RMI, cars and trucks were responsible for almost 40% of all U.S. emissions in 2019. Shifting to electric vehicles will greatly reduce these emissions, but it won’t eliminate them; car use also needs to fall."

When States Hinder Local Efforts to Cut Down on Cars Reducing car dependency is a vital climate goal. Many U.S. cities want to shift trips to other modes, but they're often held back by state governments.

"What is so 'smart' about a 'smart city'?"

Council Post: The Role Of Smart City Technology In Improving Urban Living Urbanization is on the rise across the world, and people are flocking to big cities.

“Working together with Bird allows us to expand access to scooters,” said a Lyft executive. Riders nationwide will be able to access thousands more scooters through the Lyft app."

Lyft app adds Bird scooters in over 25 US cities "Working together with Bird allows us to expand access to scooters,” said a Lyft executive. Riders nationwide will be able to access thousands more scooters through the Lyft app.