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Dutch zero-emission zones for freight are driving the uptake of electric vans and trucks, new study shows.
“The key lesson is the effectiveness of an approach that combines a clear, ambitious goal with a pragmatic pathway that makes compliance possible.”
“The key lesson is the effectiveness of an approach that combines a clear, ambitious goal with a pragmatic pathway that makes compliance possible.”
October 13, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Dutch zero-emission zones for freight are driving the uptake of electric vans and trucks, new study shows.
“The key lesson is the effectiveness of an approach that combines a clear, ambitious goal with a pragmatic pathway that makes compliance possible.”
“The key lesson is the effectiveness of an approach that combines a clear, ambitious goal with a pragmatic pathway that makes compliance possible.”
Electrification in shared #micromobility is not only improving performance and rider comfort but can also help municipalities meet #climate targets.
Maxim Romain of Dott discusses the growing demand for low-emission transport 👉 micromobilityalliance.com/news/dott-ac...
#sharedmicromobility
Maxim Romain of Dott discusses the growing demand for low-emission transport 👉 micromobilityalliance.com/news/dott-ac...
#sharedmicromobility
Dott accelerates electrification to support city climate goals - Shared Micromobility Alliance
Three out of every four shared bikes and scooters in Europe are now electric, Dott says, which marks a defining moment for how cities move. The company sees electrification as the most significant dev...
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October 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Electrification in shared #micromobility is not only improving performance and rider comfort but can also help municipalities meet #climate targets.
Maxim Romain of Dott discusses the growing demand for low-emission transport 👉 micromobilityalliance.com/news/dott-ac...
#sharedmicromobility
Maxim Romain of Dott discusses the growing demand for low-emission transport 👉 micromobilityalliance.com/news/dott-ac...
#sharedmicromobility
Denver South leads digital micromobility parking trial that replaces physical docks with virtual zones.
October 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Denver South leads digital micromobility parking trial that replaces physical docks with virtual zones.
San Francisco appoints Jessica MacLeod for newly created data-driven leadership role
“Working across our administration’s policy verticals, she will set measurable goals and accelerate our progress.” - Mayor Daniel Lurie
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#localgov #data
“Working across our administration’s policy verticals, she will set measurable goals and accelerate our progress.” - Mayor Daniel Lurie
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#localgov #data
San Francisco creates data-driven leadership role - Cities Today
San Francisco has appointed Jessica MacLeod as its first chief of strategy and performance to embed data and evidence in how the city measures progress and delivers services.
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October 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
San Francisco appoints Jessica MacLeod for newly created data-driven leadership role
“Working across our administration’s policy verticals, she will set measurable goals and accelerate our progress.” - Mayor Daniel Lurie
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#localgov #data
“Working across our administration’s policy verticals, she will set measurable goals and accelerate our progress.” - Mayor Daniel Lurie
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#localgov #data
Bogotá and Sydney lead 2025 cohort of Earthshot finalists
“In just five years, The Earthshot Prize has shown that the answers to our planet’s greatest challenges not only already exist, but that they are firmly within our grasp.” - Prince William
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#EartshotPrize
“In just five years, The Earthshot Prize has shown that the answers to our planet’s greatest challenges not only already exist, but that they are firmly within our grasp.” - Prince William
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#EartshotPrize
Bogotá and Sydney lead 2025 Earthshot finalists - Cities Today
Bogotá, Sydney and Guangzhou have been named 2025 Earthshot Prize finalists, showcasing how cities are driving clean air, low-carbon building and electrified transport solutions worldwide.
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October 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Bogotá and Sydney lead 2025 cohort of Earthshot finalists
“In just five years, The Earthshot Prize has shown that the answers to our planet’s greatest challenges not only already exist, but that they are firmly within our grasp.” - Prince William
👉 cities-today.com/bogota-and-s...
#EartshotPrize
“In just five years, The Earthshot Prize has shown that the answers to our planet’s greatest challenges not only already exist, but that they are firmly within our grasp.” - Prince William
👉 cities-today.com/bogota-and-s...
#EartshotPrize
Denver becomes one of the first US cities to formally embed artificial intelligence into its top technology leadership.
“Our ultimate goal is to become the blueprint for AI-enabled cities where technology actively enhances equity and access.”
“Our ultimate goal is to become the blueprint for AI-enabled cities where technology actively enhances equity and access.”
October 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Denver becomes one of the first US cities to formally embed artificial intelligence into its top technology leadership.
“Our ultimate goal is to become the blueprint for AI-enabled cities where technology actively enhances equity and access.”
“Our ultimate goal is to become the blueprint for AI-enabled cities where technology actively enhances equity and access.”
Atlanta becomes the first US city to link shared e-scooters and e-bikes directly to public housing.
“By integrating discounted rides, dedicated parking, and direct workforce pathways into one programme, we’ve created a model that addresses both affordability and access.”
“By integrating discounted rides, dedicated parking, and direct workforce pathways into one programme, we’ve created a model that addresses both affordability and access.”
October 6, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Atlanta becomes the first US city to link shared e-scooters and e-bikes directly to public housing.
“By integrating discounted rides, dedicated parking, and direct workforce pathways into one programme, we’ve created a model that addresses both affordability and access.”
“By integrating discounted rides, dedicated parking, and direct workforce pathways into one programme, we’ve created a model that addresses both affordability and access.”
Lime teams up with London businesses to convert under-used outdoor areas into fully-serviced parking hubs for staff and customers.
“We’re excited about the opportunity for London businesses to join us in supporting a more sustainable future for the city by helping unlock more parking bays.”
“We’re excited about the opportunity for London businesses to join us in supporting a more sustainable future for the city by helping unlock more parking bays.”
October 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Lime teams up with London businesses to convert under-used outdoor areas into fully-serviced parking hubs for staff and customers.
“We’re excited about the opportunity for London businesses to join us in supporting a more sustainable future for the city by helping unlock more parking bays.”
“We’re excited about the opportunity for London businesses to join us in supporting a more sustainable future for the city by helping unlock more parking bays.”
Ukraine launches its first GovTech Lab open call, inviting start-ups and innovators worldwide to co-develop digital solutions with government institutions.
October 2, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Ukraine launches its first GovTech Lab open call, inviting start-ups and innovators worldwide to co-develop digital solutions with government institutions.
The city of Chandler, AZ has teamed up with Waymo and Via to integrate autonomous vehicles into its demand-responsive microtransit system.
“Chandler has always been a hub for innovation, and we’re proud to be the first city to bring Waymo’s AVs into our public transit network.”
“Chandler has always been a hub for innovation, and we’re proud to be the first city to bring Waymo’s AVs into our public transit network.”
October 2, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The city of Chandler, AZ has teamed up with Waymo and Via to integrate autonomous vehicles into its demand-responsive microtransit system.
“Chandler has always been a hub for innovation, and we’re proud to be the first city to bring Waymo’s AVs into our public transit network.”
“Chandler has always been a hub for innovation, and we’re proud to be the first city to bring Waymo’s AVs into our public transit network.”
New York's Transit Tech Lab is becoming a key channel for agencies to test technology before committing to wider deployment.
Stacey Matlen explains what makes the programme so successful 👉 cities-today.com/ai-inspectio...
#innovation
Stacey Matlen explains what makes the programme so successful 👉 cities-today.com/ai-inspectio...
#innovation
AI inspection and fare tools trialled in New York - Cities Today
New York’s Transit Tech Lab trials AI-powered inspection tools and fare data integration platforms with agencies to boost efficiency and planning.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
New York's Transit Tech Lab is becoming a key channel for agencies to test technology before committing to wider deployment.
Stacey Matlen explains what makes the programme so successful 👉 cities-today.com/ai-inspectio...
#innovation
Stacey Matlen explains what makes the programme so successful 👉 cities-today.com/ai-inspectio...
#innovation
San José launches IT Innovation Hub to give tech companies a platform to propose solutions for better government operations.
“The Innovation Hub ensures that proposals have a dedicated space to be reviewed regularly and shared with the appropriate departments.”
“The Innovation Hub ensures that proposals have a dedicated space to be reviewed regularly and shared with the appropriate departments.”
October 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
San José launches IT Innovation Hub to give tech companies a platform to propose solutions for better government operations.
“The Innovation Hub ensures that proposals have a dedicated space to be reviewed regularly and shared with the appropriate departments.”
“The Innovation Hub ensures that proposals have a dedicated space to be reviewed regularly and shared with the appropriate departments.”
Veo calls time on short-term micromobility pilots
“If city leaders treat scooters and bikes as serious transportation, the rest follows–dedicated infrastructure, long-term planning, and stable funding.”
- Alex Keating, Veo 👉 cities-today.com/veo-calls-ti...
#micromobility
“If city leaders treat scooters and bikes as serious transportation, the rest follows–dedicated infrastructure, long-term planning, and stable funding.”
- Alex Keating, Veo 👉 cities-today.com/veo-calls-ti...
#micromobility
Veo calls time on short-term micromobility pilots - Cities Today
Veo’s Mode Shift Report 2025 shows over a third of shared micromobility trips replace cars, arguing the services are core transport, not pilot projects.
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September 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Veo calls time on short-term micromobility pilots
“If city leaders treat scooters and bikes as serious transportation, the rest follows–dedicated infrastructure, long-term planning, and stable funding.”
- Alex Keating, Veo 👉 cities-today.com/veo-calls-ti...
#micromobility
“If city leaders treat scooters and bikes as serious transportation, the rest follows–dedicated infrastructure, long-term planning, and stable funding.”
- Alex Keating, Veo 👉 cities-today.com/veo-calls-ti...
#micromobility
Seattle unveils an enhanced AI plan that prioritises fairness, privacy and community engagement.
“There will be initiatives where things do not produce, but the goal is to catch them early and to fail forward for future work, protecting security, privacy, and resources.”
“There will be initiatives where things do not produce, but the goal is to catch them early and to fail forward for future work, protecting security, privacy, and resources.”
September 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Seattle unveils an enhanced AI plan that prioritises fairness, privacy and community engagement.
“There will be initiatives where things do not produce, but the goal is to catch them early and to fail forward for future work, protecting security, privacy, and resources.”
“There will be initiatives where things do not produce, but the goal is to catch them early and to fail forward for future work, protecting security, privacy, and resources.”
UK micromobility providers call for procurement reform to warrant safety, service quality and affordability.
“The government has an opportunity here to set out clear guidance so councils can avoid the pitfalls of short-term financial thinking.”
“The government has an opportunity here to set out clear guidance so councils can avoid the pitfalls of short-term financial thinking.”
September 19, 2025 at 9:06 AM
UK micromobility providers call for procurement reform to warrant safety, service quality and affordability.
“The government has an opportunity here to set out clear guidance so councils can avoid the pitfalls of short-term financial thinking.”
“The government has an opportunity here to set out clear guidance so councils can avoid the pitfalls of short-term financial thinking.”
City of San José reports 97 percent accuracy rate in a pilot that uses artificial intelligence and computer vision to improve street safety.
“One of the key goals is to explore how AI detection might lead to more efficient service delivery in the future.”
“One of the key goals is to explore how AI detection might lead to more efficient service delivery in the future.”
September 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
City of San José reports 97 percent accuracy rate in a pilot that uses artificial intelligence and computer vision to improve street safety.
“One of the key goals is to explore how AI detection might lead to more efficient service delivery in the future.”
“One of the key goals is to explore how AI detection might lead to more efficient service delivery in the future.”
Populus platform surpasses 500 million trips processed via the Mobility Data Specification.
“We have over 1,000 cities in Europe who are actively managing shared mobility programmes. You need a tool to make sure that shared mobility contributes to your city goals.”
“We have over 1,000 cities in Europe who are actively managing shared mobility programmes. You need a tool to make sure that shared mobility contributes to your city goals.”
September 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Populus platform surpasses 500 million trips processed via the Mobility Data Specification.
“We have over 1,000 cities in Europe who are actively managing shared mobility programmes. You need a tool to make sure that shared mobility contributes to your city goals.”
“We have over 1,000 cities in Europe who are actively managing shared mobility programmes. You need a tool to make sure that shared mobility contributes to your city goals.”
From Eindhoven’s ethical coaches to Helsinki’s AI register and Turin’s governance board, European cities are embedding ethics into digital transformation.
Discover how the Eurocities Digital Forum Lab offers tools to ensure innovation remains transparent, fair and democratic.
Discover how the Eurocities Digital Forum Lab offers tools to ensure innovation remains transparent, fair and democratic.
September 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
From Eindhoven’s ethical coaches to Helsinki’s AI register and Turin’s governance board, European cities are embedding ethics into digital transformation.
Discover how the Eurocities Digital Forum Lab offers tools to ensure innovation remains transparent, fair and democratic.
Discover how the Eurocities Digital Forum Lab offers tools to ensure innovation remains transparent, fair and democratic.
Newcastle City Council has launched a fully unified, public Wi-Fi network, aiming to move beyond the patchwork of hotspots and fragmented schemes common in other places.
September 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Newcastle City Council has launched a fully unified, public Wi-Fi network, aiming to move beyond the patchwork of hotspots and fragmented schemes common in other places.
City leaders and the mobility industry must move away from technology-first decision making and instead focus on the outcomes that matter most to people, says new report.
September 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
City leaders and the mobility industry must move away from technology-first decision making and instead focus on the outcomes that matter most to people, says new report.
MBTA installs Massachusetts’ first solar-powered e-bike charging and rental station in Somerville.
“Massachusetts is leading the way in creating a transportation future with more choices, fewer emissions, and bold innovations in solar energy.”
sharedmobility #micromobility #solar #parking
“Massachusetts is leading the way in creating a transportation future with more choices, fewer emissions, and bold innovations in solar energy.”
sharedmobility #micromobility #solar #parking
September 12, 2025 at 9:19 AM
MBTA installs Massachusetts’ first solar-powered e-bike charging and rental station in Somerville.
“Massachusetts is leading the way in creating a transportation future with more choices, fewer emissions, and bold innovations in solar energy.”
sharedmobility #micromobility #solar #parking
“Massachusetts is leading the way in creating a transportation future with more choices, fewer emissions, and bold innovations in solar energy.”
sharedmobility #micromobility #solar #parking
Cleargov releases a suite of beta AI features to help city finance teams automate work and improve communication around municipal budgets.
“Our focus is clear: delivering solutions that make municipalities more productive and help build trust and support.”
#AI #localgov #smartcity #innovation
“Our focus is clear: delivering solutions that make municipalities more productive and help build trust and support.”
#AI #localgov #smartcity #innovation
September 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Cleargov releases a suite of beta AI features to help city finance teams automate work and improve communication around municipal budgets.
“Our focus is clear: delivering solutions that make municipalities more productive and help build trust and support.”
#AI #localgov #smartcity #innovation
“Our focus is clear: delivering solutions that make municipalities more productive and help build trust and support.”
#AI #localgov #smartcity #innovation
Demand for shared micromobility is growing, but profitability still lags. According to McKinsey research, digital tools could cut fulfilment costs by more than half - and move closer to long-term stability.
👉 cities-today.com/digital-manu...
#micromobility #smartmobility
👉 cities-today.com/digital-manu...
#micromobility #smartmobility
Digital manufacturing could cut micromobility costs in half, says McKinsey - Cities Today
McKinsey says digital manufacturing and operations platforms could cut micromobility fulfilment costs by over 50 percent, offering operators and cities a clearer path to long-term financial stability.
cities-today.com
September 11, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Demand for shared micromobility is growing, but profitability still lags. According to McKinsey research, digital tools could cut fulfilment costs by more than half - and move closer to long-term stability.
👉 cities-today.com/digital-manu...
#micromobility #smartmobility
👉 cities-today.com/digital-manu...
#micromobility #smartmobility
Earlier this year, Ram Tyagi was appointed as Aurora’s new Chief Information Officer.
In an exclusive interview with Cities Today he outlines his five-point agenda for driving the city’s digital transformation.
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#localgov #digitaltransformation
In an exclusive interview with Cities Today he outlines his five-point agenda for driving the city’s digital transformation.
👉 cities-today.com/auroras-new-...
#localgov #digitaltransformation
Aurora’s new CIO targets cybersecurity, AI and fibre growth - Cities Today
Aurora’s new CIO, Ram Tyagi, tells Cities Today he is leading a five-point digital strategy on AI adoption, cybersecurity, fibre expansion, workforce development, and data-driven decision making to sh...
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September 10, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Earlier this year, Ram Tyagi was appointed as Aurora’s new Chief Information Officer.
In an exclusive interview with Cities Today he outlines his five-point agenda for driving the city’s digital transformation.
👉 cities-today.com/auroras-new-...
#localgov #digitaltransformation
In an exclusive interview with Cities Today he outlines his five-point agenda for driving the city’s digital transformation.
👉 cities-today.com/auroras-new-...
#localgov #digitaltransformation
Glasgow partners with Voi to become the first UK city to move its public cycle hire fleet to fully electric bikes
“Over the coming months, people will start to see Voi rolling out a brand-new fleet of e-bikes and new-look supporting infrastructure across the city."
“Over the coming months, people will start to see Voi rolling out a brand-new fleet of e-bikes and new-look supporting infrastructure across the city."
September 10, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Glasgow partners with Voi to become the first UK city to move its public cycle hire fleet to fully electric bikes
“Over the coming months, people will start to see Voi rolling out a brand-new fleet of e-bikes and new-look supporting infrastructure across the city."
“Over the coming months, people will start to see Voi rolling out a brand-new fleet of e-bikes and new-look supporting infrastructure across the city."