In a new report, the RAND Corporation argues that autonomous cars do not have to be perfect to make our streets safer. “Our work suggests that it is ...
AT&T, Ford, Nokia and Qualcomm accelerate C-V2X technology
AT&T, Ford, Nokia and Qualcomm have teamed up to trial C-V2X connected car technology in the US. Cellular-V2X helps the development of connected cars ...
NACTO report says jaywalking might become legal
The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) has released a report that shows what the world could look like for pedestrians in the ...
Car-free zones could make cities safer
After a truck attack in New York City, voices became louder that events like that are not preventable. But car-free zones in city centers would more than ...
Boston builds flood protection as first part of resilience plan
Boston, as part of a ambitious resilience plan revealed in July, has now announced first steps towards a safer city. For two of the most vulnerable ...
Toyota tests new self-driving cars in extreme conditions
The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is now testing its Platform 2.1 autonomous driving system at California’s GoMentum Station. “GoMentum Station ...
Connected bike routes to help people commute without stress
A methodical plan to improve biking in New York over the last decade is showing promising results as a well-connected grid of safe and comfortable bike ...
Police preparing for autonomous cars on roads
In a partnership with Alphabet’s Waymo, the police in Chandler, Arizona, is training its cars to recognize and respond to emergency vehicles. Waymo is ...
Safer public squares to protect communities
Following terrorist attacks in recent years, cities have started deploying a higher number of patrolling officers, bollards protecting pedestrian walkways ...
Smart LED tech protects privacy
Researchers at the University of California San Diego and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a smart LED system to protect people from ...
