New paths for the roads of tomorrow
Transportation news feeds are filled with tech innovations and new start-ups willing to improve our daily mobility…
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Swimming is back in town (it’s still summer!)
Among other natural elements, water surely is one of the most appreciated in cities – or even a symbol, as the famous …
How cities deal with the climate change risks
According to the non-profit organization “100 Resilient Cities”, urban resilience is the ability of individuals,…
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Phone boxes in Brussels to reassure potential visitors
In November 2015, Brussels lived a four-day lockdown due to risks of terrorist attacks. Since then, the city’s…
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Meet your future landlord with an app
Looking for a place to rent is often a real struggle: fake ads, countless calls to real estate agencies, endless queues…
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The use of the New-York Citi Bikes has increased in 2015
Opened to the public since May 2013, New York's bicycle sharing system confirms its success in 2015. With 7,500…
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First Hyperloop is expected to work by the end of the year
Elon Musk's project of a high-speed train is to become a reality. In 2013, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX introduced…
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Using balloons to help drivers save time and fuel
Parking lots are often a nightmare for drivers, wasting a great amount of time and fuel looking for a parking space…
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Fighting urban loneliness for more human cities
Although cities are full of people, loneliness is a growing concern. In our over-connected society, it is quite…
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Prioritizing cyclists when it rains with traffic lights
Even if you love biking, it's easy to be discouraged by heavy rain. Rotterdam decided to make biking under the rain…
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Swap your unwanted gifts for sweets in this pop-up Skittle store
Christmas gifts can be a bit disappointing sometimes. But instead of selling your unwanted gifts, here is a more…
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Mapping a worldwide subway system
What would happen if all the subway systems were connected to form one giant, borderless network ? The collective of…
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Who are the taxi users in France ?
The mobility research-oriented firm 6-T conducted a survey about the uses and the users of taxis, in order to better…
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Get your sunscreen at the bus stop
It may be winter in Europe, but it is definitely hot summer in Australia. A period of prolonged exposure to the sun…
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10 traffic myths that need to retire
Like many town-planners and politicians, you might think that building more roads will solve traffic issues. And you…
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Redbull transforms a Spanish Church into a Skate Park
In Asturias, the church of Santa Barbara in Llanera was abandoned for years. Red Bull, the energy drink brand that…
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Will fiction become a reality ? Meet the real hoverboard
Those who have dreamed of skating on the famous Marty's hoverboard from the first "Back to the Future" movie may very…
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The best bike lanes of 2015 in the US
Americans love biking, and even more having separate lanes to ride their bike safely. But building bike lanes was often…
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London experiments e-paper displays at bus stops
Transport for London is currently experimenting new solar-powered, e-paper displays on 4 bus stops. The e-paper display…
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Shop like a Jedi using the Kinect technology
In Romania, the retailer Carrefour offered a powerful shopping experience for all Star Wars fans: obtaining the Force…
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Rethinking urban logistics
If you have had no time to go Christmas shopping, you may be one of the 85% consumers that chose to purchase their…
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Changing mobility habits in two months
French people spend more than 5,000 euros a year for their car. But cars stay parked 95% of the time. A lot of money…
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Using the blockchain technology to transform carpooling
Fed up with privately-owned mobility platforms? La Zooz' could be a decentralised alternative to services like Uber.The…
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Ikea lights up the Champs-Elysees with green energy
Thousands of lights usually illuminate the famous Parisian avenue at Christmas time. But are these Christmas lights…
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A country of ghost cities
We often think about Spain when we talk about ghost cities, due to the general interruption of the construction…
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Finally - a navigation app designed for pedestrians, not drivers
It is usual to get lost in a city you don't know. But even if you have a smartphone, most of the navigation apps won't…
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The price of daily commute
It is widely acknowledged that daily commute represents a significant part of a household’s budget. But how much is…
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A German start-up challenges Deutsche Bahn
Do you find commuting by train is more and more expensive ? Derek Ladewig, a German rail expert, agrees with you. And…
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Turning Madrid into a giant Star Wars exhibition
The release of the new Star Wars movie (The Force Awakens) was the occasion for a massive multimedia campaign all over…
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Uberising transport in Rome
The Italian capital has long been criticized for the poor quality and reliability of its public transports.To solve…
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“Fare Free Monday” in London Transit for Apple Pay Users
In 2014, Transport for London gave users the possibility to pay their ticket via contactless cards or devices…
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Watch your favorite TV show while waiting for the bus
Waiting at a bus stop can be long and boring when you have nothing to do. Canal Play decided to fight this boredom with…
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Fighting air pollution with innovation
France currently chairs and hosts the COP21. More than 190 countries are negotiating a new international agreement on…
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Taxis turn green for COP21
From the 4th to 10th of December, three green cabs covered with turf will travel through Paris and offer free rides to…
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Comparing the wealth standards in different cities with a burger
Which cities have the world's richest workers ? That's a difficult question to answer when you know how different the…
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Unlocking the city for the blind
In the UK, 180,000 blind or partially sighted people rarely leave home alone, anxious about the idea of getting around…
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10 reasons why cities hold the key to climate change
To mark cities day at the UN Climate Conference in Paris, The Guardian listed 10 datas explaining why the cities should…
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Muji plans to sell pop-up affordable homes
The Japanese retail chain, better known for its household supplies, wants to go further by selling affordable pop-up…
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Car ownership VS Carsharing
Did you know that, in some American cities, a bedroom is less large than the parking space required ?An infography from…