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Public FundingSmart CityMobility and TrafficSPACE4CitiesPortugal

Guimarães Allocates €2.8 Million for Satellite Data Projects to Enhance Urban Development

Jan 17, 2025

Guimarães City Council has announced the allocation of €2.87 million through the SPACE4Cities initiative, funded by the European Union. The funding aims to support innovative projects that utilize European satellite data to develop smarter, more...

Public FundingMobility and TrafficUS DoTUSA

DOT Allocates $635 Million for U.S. Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure

Jan 14, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $635 million in grants to enhance electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative fueling infrastructure across 27 states, four federally recognized tribes, and Washington, D.C. Funded through the...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficOusterUSA

Ouster Secures $2 Million Contract to Launch Largest Lidar-Enabled Smart Traffic System in the U.S.

Jan 14, 2025

Ouster Inc., a provider of  lidar sensors, has been awarded a $2 million contract to implement its BlueCity traffic management solution in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This deployment will cover over 120 intersections across the downtown area,...

Public FundingNew Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficOpen Mobility FoundationUSA

Minneapolis and Seattle Secure $14.8M SMART Grant to Enhance Urban Curb Management

Jan 13, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $14.8 million in Stage 2 funding to Minneapolis and Seattle through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program. This grant builds upon the $2 million each...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficINRIXU.S. DoTUSA

Philadelphia to Enhance Curb and Right-of-Way Management with Digital Tools

Jan 11, 2025

Philadelphia is set to enhance its curb and right-of-way (ROW) management by implementing INRIX’s latest cloud-based solution, IQ Road Rules. This initiative is supported by a Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART)...

New Project (Full-Scale)VideosurveillanceMobility and TrafficFlock SafetyUSA

The City of Elmira Deploys Gunshot Detection Cameras to Combat Violent Crime

Jan 11, 2025

The City of Elmira has taken a significant step in enhancing public safety with the deployment of advanced gunshot detection cameras. Installed in late December, the system is designed to help police quickly identify and respond to shooting...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficYunex TrafficUK

Yunex Traffic to Provide Advanced Traffic Cameras for Newcastle City

Jan 11, 2025

Yunex Traffic has signed a framework agreement with Newcastle City Council to supply and maintain a cutting-edge Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) enforcement camera system. The initiative aims to improve traffic flow, enhance bus service...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficNetherlands

Amsterdam Halts Plans for Smart Traffic Lights Amid Privacy and Security Concerns

Jan 11, 2025

Amsterdam’s ambitious plans to deploy ‘smart traffic lights’ to tackle congestion and streamline traffic flow have been officially abandoned following mounting concerns over privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity risks. The innovative...

Public FundingNew Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficItaly

Lombardy Region Invests €25 Million to Advance Mobility

Jan 11, 2025

The Lombardy Region has officially allocated €25 million through its “Smart Mobility Data Driven” call, aiming to foster innovative solutions in local transportation. The funding, which falls under the Lombardy Plan, will support 14...

FundingMobility and TrafficEV ChargingEIBEMT ValenciaSpain

EIB and EMT Valencia Partner to Expand Zero-Emissions Bus Fleet with €69 Million Loan

Jan 8, 2025

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Valencia’s Empresa Municipal de Transportes (EMT) have agreed on a €69 million loan to support the introduction of 145 electric buses and the necessary infrastructure. The project will replace older...