The seven American cities that made the shortlist in the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Smart City Challenge are now deciding their strategies for winning the $40m prize fund...Transportation is the focus, so judges will be interested in self-driving and 'connected' cars, as well as 'smart streets' fitted with sensors. The aim will be to cut accidents, reduce pollution and increase commuter convenience. — Global Construction Review
The DOT shortlisted seven finalists instead of the originally planned five. They are:
The winning city is expected to be announced in June.
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Sensors everywhere!!!!!
Go Denver!
SF needs to use some smarts to fix BART - its a mess
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Riders-respond-to-BART-delays-with-memes-mockery-6895901.php
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