by Matt Willenbrink | Sep 4, 2018 | IoT, News, Smart Cities, Technology
Keeping no-parking zones available for emergency vehicles is crucial for ensuring that first responders can perform their duties in protecting citizens. As most city-dwellers know: big signs, bright colors, and strong words can only do so much to deter illegal...
by Matt Willenbrink | Aug 15, 2018 | IoT, Smart Cities, Sustainability, Technology
Smart City technology is gaining global popularity at ever-increasing rates and will soon be the standard for developed cities. This technology offers a wide variety of potential uses, but perhaps the best first step to take is with lighting. Smart City lighting...
by Matt Willenbrink | Jul 30, 2018 | News, Smart Cities
The rise of the curbside is underway. Ride-sharing apps are changing the way we view transportation, but such a large disruption in a long-standing market is bound to cause unforeseen consequences. One of these biggest concerns for cities is an increase in curbside...
by Matt Willenbrink | Jul 25, 2018 | Smart Cities, Sustainability, Technology
With the global population projected to reach over 9 billion by 2050, sustainability is becoming a top priority in cities around the world. Consequently, the anticipated population growth will create sustainability issues such as aquifer depletion, increased emissions...
by Matt Willenbrink | Jul 24, 2018 | News, Smart Cities
San Mateo County is one of the top three digital counties in the United States (in the category of 500,000 to 999,999) , according to the 2018 Digital Counties Survey. “This year’s winners use tech to improve government, even when the odds are stacked...
by Matt Willenbrink | Apr 29, 2018 | Smart Cities
Today, many drivers rely on real-time traffic information and vehicle navigation systems to provide journey times and the best routes to their destinations. However, real-time parking availability – especially on-street availability – is almost never a part of current...