Five previously futuristic technologies for public transport
Public transport is struggling in an era of new challenges such as improving air quality, overcoming the impact of the pandemic, alleviating the effects of population growth and the integration of technologies affecting the sector. What lies ahead?
The Return of Trams? Why Cities Are Reinvesting in Rail Mobility
They were the great revolution in urban transportation at the turn of the last century. Trams had arrived in cities, which embraced them as a fundamental part of the path toward modernity. They enabled people to travel more efficiently at a time when cities were expanding, and newly developed neighborhoods were becoming increasingly distant from downtown areas. They did so in a simple and accessible way, becoming a cornerstone of emerging public transportation policies. However, the second half of the twentieth century largely marked the decline of the streetcar. Today, in the twenty first century, it is experiencing a revival as cities search for more sustainable transportation solutions.
How Barcelona is using AI to make bus services faster and more reliable
A case study on how the city pilots AI-powered bus lane monitoring to reduce delays and improve the speed, safety, and reliability of bus services.
Solving World’s Housing Crisis Requires More than New Construction
Addressing the housing crisis goes beyond building more homes: it’s about where, for whom, and how they’re financed —and their impact on people and the planet.
From smart to autonomous: are self-managing cities the next urban frontier?
Smart cities are safe and efficient because they integrate technology into their infrastructure, but they have learned that artificial intelligence is essential for making decisions in real time. The incorporation of AI into urban environments is driving a transformation in cities, taking them from the smart city model to the autonomous city, with the goal of enabling cities to operate efficiently and solve problems without human intervention. What will self-managing cities look like?
4 Levers for Addressing Africa’s Housing Crisis
Explore Africa’s housing crisis shift to measurable action, prioritizing affordable, climate-resilient homes and integrating urbanization into national plans.
Dubai’s AI Bus Stations and the Future of Public Transport Infrastructure
Dubai continues to innovate in the field of mobility, and this time the focus is on public transportation. The city’s approach aims to transform its network of bus stops and vehicles into a connected digital ecosystem, a vision that has taken shape with the recent inauguration of a smart bus station at the Mall of the Emirates.
U.S. Mayoral Roundtable Special Segment Featuring Senator Dick Durbin
This edition of the U.S. Mayoral Roundtable features Eileen Higgins, Mayor of the City of Miami, as the Featured Champion Mayor, in a special conversation recognizing the leadership, collaboration, and impact of mayors across the United States. Hosted by Aftab Pureval and co-hosted by George Burciaga, the session brings together national leadership to celebrate the […]
City of Darwin commits to community by launching new data platform
The Australian city of Darwin has launched a data analytics platform designed to give residents and businesses easy access to a wide range of information generated through municipal services. The aim is to promote greater transparency so that community decision making can be better informed.
Electric air taxi from JFK to Manhattan: Is this the future of NYC commuting?
Manhattan has been chosen as the setting for the first test flights of an electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi (eVTOL) in New York. Joby Aviation recently tested this new mode of transport, designed to dramatically cut travel time between JFK Airport and Manhattan. With this initiative, the United States joins a new form of transportation already in use in Dubai.