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Mergers and AcquisitionsMobility and TrafficSafety21CapacitasItaly

Safety21 Acquires Capacitas, Expands Tech Footprint

In Italy, smart road and city software firm Safety21, backed by BU Funds, has acquired 86% of Capacitas, a key player in infraction software for Italian reclamation consortia. The move, set to enhance Safety21’s market dominance, integrates...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficVianovaGermany

Berlin Teams Up with Vianova for Smarter Urban Mobility

The city of Berlin is partnering with Vianova, a European mobility data firm, to integrate data from 60,000 rental vehicles for greener, safer streets. The project in the German capital is to support real-time urban planning and address parking...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficKapsch TrafficComCanada

Montreal Launches AI-Driven Smart Traffic Safety Project

Montreal is partnering with Kapsch TrafficCom to launch a smart traffic management project using AI to enhance road safety and provide real-time traffic insights. The project involves deploying Kapsch’s Orchestrated Connected Corridor services...

Public FundingMobility and TrafficOakland County Road CommissionUSA

Oakland County Secures $2M for Smart Intersection Safety Study

The Oakland County Road Commission has secured a $2 million SMART streets grant for a traffic safety study aimed at making intersections safer through a connected vehicle system. With the system, intersections will be equipped with sensors to detect...

Public FundingMobility and TrafficIoT NetworksUS DoTUSA

USDOT Announces $40M Grant for V2X Technology

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration has announced a $40 million grant opportunity for the deployment of Vehicle to Everything, or V2X, technology, which aims to enhance road safety and communication between...

Project ReportMobility and TrafficGeneral MotorCruiseUSA

California DMV Halts GM’s Cruise Testing Amid Safety Concerns

California’s DMV has suspended General Motor’s Cruise unit from testing its driverless cars on state roads citing public safety risks and accusing the company of misrepresenting its technology’s safety. The suspension comes after a series of...

FundingMobility and TrafficHayden AIThe Drawdown Fund

Hayden AI Secures $53M for Global Expansion

Hayden AI, an expert in AI and geospatial analytics, has raised $53M in an oversubscribed Series B funding round led by the Drawdown Fund, which supports climate change solutions. Hayden AI’s technology aids governments and businesses in...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficST EngineeringUAE

Abu Dhabi’s AI Transport Upgrade Set for 2027

Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) has awarded a contract for its first Intelligent Transportation Central Platform (ITCP). Led by ST Engineering subsidiary, Urban Solutions, who’ll design, build, and manage the project, the platform...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficEnvironmental MonitoringScotland

Edinburgh’s Smart City Leap: Traffic and Air Quality Solutions

The City of Edinburgh Council is advancing its smart city programme by setting up a digital urban traffic management system (UTMC) to alleviate congestion and enhance air quality. This UTMC will autonomously adjust traffic signals based on data from...

Calls for ProjectsMobility and TrafficGoogle

Project Green Light: Google’s AI Drive to Cut Urban Emissions

Google Research has opened application for cities to join its Project Green Light, an initiative that employs AI to optimize traffic light timings in urban areas, aiming to reduce emissions caused by frequent stops. By utilizing AI and Google Maps...

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