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Texas cities look to cable cars to beat congestion
Five North Texas cities are evaluating an autonomous elevated cable and rail mobility system aimed at relieving traffic congestion, which the company behind the project claims can be built “at a cost far below” conventional transit.
Ghent offers free trial of electric vehicles for deliveries
Companies delivering goods to central Ghent are being invited to participate in one of two pilot projects - the first offers a chance to try out EVs for free, while the second offers financial support to work with a local ‘last-mile’ provider.
Glasgow launches venture studio to drive innovation
The Glasgow City Innovation District has launched a new venture studio to help founders based in the Scottish city develop new ideas, products, and business models.
Venice and Dublin announce contactless payment rollouts
Venice has launched a contactless open payments system across it transportation network, while Dublin has selected Spanish firm Indra for its rollout.
Four-fifths of cities report significant climate hazards
Flooding and extreme heat are the most widespread impacts of climate change facing cities across all continents, new data insights from CDP reveal.
Minneapolis ranked top US city for cycling
Minneapolis has been ranked as the best large US city for cycling, according to advocacy group PeopleForBikes ’ 2024 City Ratings.
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Industry Update by Paradox Engineering
Waste collection systems are under stress in summer holiday destinations
The impact of tourism on mobility, public services, and waste management is a concern for city managers in popular holiday destinations. See how smart technologies enables them to keep their communities clean, healthy, and safe even during the holiday season.
Industry Update by ICLEI
Five cities pioneering urban sustainability
Held from 18-21 June in S?o Paulo, the ICLEI World Congress 2024 showcased innovative real-life examples of sustainable urban development from cities around the world. Here we highlight five cases from the Congress that offer inspiration for other local governments to follow suit.
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