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WEBWhile one company CEO sees “robust growth,” another major operator declared bankruptcy, and states entered the picture to provide more bus service. Smart Cities Dive provides in-depth journalism and analysis into the most impactful news and trends shaping smart cities. We cover the latest trends on sustainable, connected, and livable cities.
Fuel cell electric buses up 75% in transit fleets last year
WEBMar 4, 2024 · Dive Brief: More than 6,100 new full-size zero-emission transit buses were on the road, delivered, on order or funded in the U.S. in 2023, a 12% increase over the previous year, according to a Feb. 28 report from Calstart, a national clean transportation advocacy group.; The adoption rate of battery-electric buses slowed compared with …
Houston’s housing-first model is reducing homelessness. Here’s …
WEBDec 5, 2022 · The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs have offered robust federal financial support for permanent housing and housing-first programs in recent years. Through the housing-first model, three states and 82 communities, including Houston, had achieved net zero veteran …
The Top 10 Benefits of Public Transportation - Smart Cities Dive
WEBTop-10 Benefits of Public Transportation. 1. Economic Benefits to the Community. For every ten million dollars of transit investment made, business sales increase by thirty million dollars. During the 2006 to 2011 period, residential property was an average of 42% more valuable if located near high-frequency transit service, which means cities ...
More electric buses join transit fleets as costs and technology …
WEBJan 31, 2022 · How a large transit agency is preparing for an all-electric bus fleet. With 1,150 buses, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) operates some 180 routes with current average weekday ridership of 276,000. In 2019, the MBTA purchased five 60-foot battery-electric buses for the Silver Line, which serves Logan Airport, Boston …
5 of the world's most eco-friendly building materials
WEBJul 2, 2018 · Some, for example, solely look at whether a material is locally sourced. They seek out "things that are available, that don't have to travel far, that are using local resources and what is easily available in the construction market," Eric Mackres, manager of building sustainability at the World Resources Institute Ross Center for Sustainable …
15 city leaders define a ‘smart city’ - Smart Cities Dive
WEBNov 2, 2021 · Los Angeles Deputy Mayor of Budget and Innovation Jeanne Holm said a smart city is a city "that provides services and uses data and technology in ways that improve equity, access, safety, and quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors.". Portland, Oregon, goes further in specifying what smart cities do. It defines a smart city …
10 US cities ready for a ‘smart city future’ - Smart Cities Dive
WEBFeb 1, 2023 · "The cities that will thrive in the future will be the ones best adapted to our new and greener ways of living. By looking at a range of factors, including tech infrastructure, sustainability, and the tech-driven job market, we were able to get a better picture of the U.S. and European cities will be leading the way into a smarter future,” …
it's a catalyst for change - Smart Cities Dive
WEBAug 18, 2020 · A greenway is more than just a pretty park — it’s a catalyst for change. Greenways offer a breath of fresh air, but when planning and building them, leaders must realize their full potential for social and economic impact. Retrieved from NeedPix. Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post from Todd Antoine, chief of planning and ...
NYC launches ‘smart city testbed’: Here are the first 3 pilot ...
WEBOct 12, 2023 · On Wednesday, the city’s Office of Technology and Innovation launched the “NYC Smart City Testbed Program,” an initiative allowing city agencies to collaborate with companies and academic institutions on pilots that will primarily operate in public spaces. “New York City has a new tool to keep up with major advances in urban technology ...
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