Smart Cities Dive

Automated technologies have reduced speeding and red-light violations in some cities. The U.S. Department of Transportation wants to limit their use.

Local leaders across the U.S. are betting that livable wages for city employees can strengthen consumer stability and community investment. But the policy could force tough choices on taxes and spending, an expert says.

The 211 network saw “a sharp increase in people struggling — particularly around finding and keeping stable housing,” a United Way representative said.

The agency is continuing to crack down on unfair or deceptive advertising in the rental housing industry.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates have shown continued declines in roadway fatalities since 2022.

Provisions in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act forcing the sale of BTR homes could mean 72,000 fewer houses are built each year, a recent Urban Institute study found.

Permitting delays, inconsistent inspections and local utility rules add thousands to rooftop solar costs, pushing installers to avoid certain jurisdictions. Cities can fix that, a new report says.

Its AI agent for transit authorities and traffic engineers provides both efficiency and safety benefits, the company says.

Water infrastructure in the U.S. needs to be updated, and city leaders have a critical role to play.

Public health and environmental groups say the rollback puts communities at risk. The EPA says it will cut transportation and energy costs.

Eligible projects can include those for pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation, motorists and commercial vehicle operators.

Support for artificial intelligence in city operations is largely contingent on what localities are using it for, a University of Michigan study found.

As the U.S. prepares for the 2026 World Cup, America 250 and the 2028 Olympics, transportation systems will be pushed to their limits. Intercity buses offer scalable capacity at minimal public cost.

Crowds showed up on opening day to ride the Crosslake Connection expansion to Sound Transit's Link 2 Line, expected to carry 50,000 daily riders.

New York City led other cities in converted residential units by a wide margin, followed by Washington, D.C., and Chicago, according to RentCafe.

The agency claims the Covenant Homeownership Program, which aims to remedy historic housing discrimination, may be racially discriminatory toward White people and other groups.

Traffickers often use intercity buses to transport victims, according to the American Bus Association.

Stakeholders in three states discussed how local governments can work with composters to maximize diversion in a webinar the Institute for Local Self-Reliance hosted Wednesday.

The Neighborhood Builders Fast Track program will cut pre-development timelines for some projects nearly in half, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said.

Early planning and collaboration with professionals and legislators are key to gaining support for locally funded transit improvements, experts say.