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Mobility and TrafficJustPark Partners with Google to Simplify Parking Reservations in the UK

JustPark integrates with Google Maps and Search to let 13 million UK users book thousands of parking spaces directly through Google Business Profiles.

 Street LightingNew Orleans Launches Smart LED Streetlight Pilot with Ameresco and TerraGo

Ameresco and New Orleans deploy 56 smart LED streetlights near the Superdome to improve energy efficiency and monitor traffic with real-time data.

 Environmental MonitoringAntwerp Ordered to Delete Illegally Recorded Conversations

Belgium's Data Protection Authority orders Antwerp to delete audio files from 30 sound sensors after finding the noise project violates GDPR rules.

 Street LightingobiWAN Secures Series A Funding with Strategic Advisory from Kurrant

Smart lighting startup obiWAN closes its Series A round with backing from Draycott to accelerate market expansion and scale its global footprint.

 VideosurveillanceFlorida Lawmakers Propose Ban on AI Gun Detection Technology

Florida lawmakers introduce SB 562 to ban AI gun detection systems in municipal public spaces, while keeping exemptions for schools and airports.

 VideosurveillanceFenton Deploys AI-Powered Surveillance to Combat Retail Crime

Fenton police deploy AI video surveillance in a commercial corridor serving 60,000 daily visitors to give 911 dispatchers live emergency feeds.

 Mobility and TrafficEasyPark Group Acquires Parkopedia to Enhance Mobility Solutions

EasyPark Group acquires Parkopedia to integrate connected vehicle data and payment systems across platforms serving over 6,000 cities.

 Street LightingBrescia Introduces “City Plug Lamp” for Electric Vehicle Charging

Brescia and A2A launch a 100,000-euro pilot installing eight streetlight hubs equipped with 16 EV charging sockets to boost urban mobility.

 Mobility and TrafficLarnaca to Launch €2 Million Smart Parking System

Larnaca Municipality introduces a €2 million smart parking system with sensors across city center and Mackenzie car parks by late spring.

 Environmental MonitoringCleveland Installs New Air Quality Sensors in High-Risk Areas

Cleveland's Division of Air Quality installed 22 of 30 planned air sensors under a $500,000 EPA grant to track PM 2.5 in high-risk areas.

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