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New York MTA to Scrap Iconic MetroCard
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If we want equitable smart cities, we need support from philanthropy
Everyone agrees that smart cities—places that deploy technology to deliver government services and improve quality of life—are the future. City leaders and staff are...
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Eliminating driver error doesn’t work. What does? Part I
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