New MaaS app for Brussels, get ready for generative AI, and more
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What is the city’s role in connectivity?
Cities Today asked city leaders from Rotterdam, Bratislava, Milan and Toronto about their approach to connectivity and where they see their role in it.
Inside Aurora’s ‘Internet for All’ plan
Aurora, Illinois is embarking on a strategy to get every resident in the city connected at an affordable price. The internet is now “the fourth utility”, says CIO Michael Pegues .
Brussels launches new MaaS app
The public transport operator in Brussels announced the launch of a new mobility-as-a-service app which allows users to plan, book and pay for different modes of transport within the city.
City CIOs urged to lay the foundations for generative AI
The London Office of Technology & Innovation (LOTI) has produced a collection of guides to support local authorities in using generative artificial intelligence tools, with specific guidance for CIOs.
Philadelphia offers free public transit passes for city staff
The city says the pilot is an opportunity to boost staff hiring and retention and support its goals of sustainability, traffic safety, and equity.
Future Councils programme identifies transformation challenges
Choosing between high priorities with limited resources, changing organisational culture, and funding innovation have been identified as among the barriers to council transformation.
Wellington taps AI cameras for real-time traffic monitoring
Wellington City Council is preparing to roll out a new sensor network to better inform effective, evidence-based decision-making in a cost-effective way. It says it has taken a ‘privacy by design’ approach.
Industry Update
Welcome to the new urban era: A glimpse into the urban future of humankind
Director Ugo Valenti sets the scene for the 2023 edition of the Smart City Expo World Congress.
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