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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This billboard performs a magic trick for you
The Quebec City Magic Festival is famous for its creative (and magical) campaigns. This edition didn't disappoint us,…
Facts & Figures
London’s traffic is slowing down – and it’s not necessarily a bad thing
New figures unveiled this week by Transport for London show that London's traffic has clearly slowed down, from 19.33…
Urban Radar
Will the future delivery boy be a robot ?
We hear a lot about autonomous cars, but most of the projects aim at improving individual mobility rather than solving…
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Take a selfie with Lego
As Lego just opened a flagship store under the new Canopy of the Forum des Halles in Paris, the brand promoted this new…
Urban Radar
Watch out ! Pigeons patrol in London to monitor air pollution
Pigeons are often seen as harmful urban animals, unloved by urban dwellers. The air quality monitoring startup…
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The billboard you can conduct
Hungary has a great musical history, but young people tend to desert classical music concerts.Hungarian Telekom and the…
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Enhancing the place of women in cities
"This is a man's world" claimed James Brown in his famous song. And this is still true. The 8th March was the…
Urban Radar
Microtransit will complement public transport in Kansas City
In order to improve its public transit service, Kansas City decided to team up with Bridj and Ford Motor Company to…
Facts & Figures
Is your country the happiest one in the world?
You think the cold winters of Scandinavian countries are depressing? It seems to be the opposite, as they top the…
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Using abandoned cars to raise awareness about abandoned pets
Everyone loves pets. Unfortunately, 3,000 pets are abandoned each year in Dubai.The non-profit animal rescue 38 Smiles…
Urban Radar
Milan is ready to pay commuters to bike to work
Milan is widely known as one of the most polluted cities in Europe. And this warm and dry winter have not helped: with…
Urban Radar
The new NYC transit hub is awesome (and expensive)
After 11 years of work, the new World Trade Centre Transportation Hub finally opened, revealing a stunning dino-shaped…
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Why cycling is good for local economy
By promoting urban cycling, local retailers in city centres often fear the reduction of their business revenue with the…
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Puerto Rico defrosts Chicago with branded salt pots
Chicago is currently living a very cold and snowy winter. In order to attract new visitors from the “Windy City”,…
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The geography of good jobs in America
In the United States, as in other countries, the gap is widening between the decaying industrial cities and the ones…
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Reebok makes you run to win a free pair of sneakers
As we mentioned in a previous Focus, urban running is growing more and more popular, and sports brands were quick to…
Urban Radar
End of the line for France's night trains
Last February, the French railway company announced the suppression of the night train service by July 2016. Sad news…
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Winter in the City
Scientists and NGOs are unanimous : this winter is the warmest ever worldwide. And 2015 was even the warmest year ever…
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How many drivers work with Uber in France ?
The leading ride-hailing app suspended its service in Paris for four hours to protest against new regulations…
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Quaker offers you free breakfast with this pop-up vending machine
No time for breakfast this morning? Quaker knows breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and decided to bring…
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The 5 most eco-friendly cities in the world
Siemens recently published the Green City Index, a study assessing and comparing cities for their environmental…
Urban Radar
The beauty of urban symmetry
Symmetry is a traditional architectural obsession, considered as an essential aesthetic factor since the Gothic period…
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Train for the Euro 2016 with connected football tables in French train stations
Following the success of its public pianos, French railway company SNCF recently announced the installation of football…
Urban Radar
Little mobile libraries revitalize Seoul streets
After the Ticket Books campaign launched in Brasil, here is a new project to promote reading and revitalize a…
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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…
Urban Radar
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…
Urban Radar
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…
Urban Radar
Mapping a worldwide subway system
What would happen if all the subway systems were connected to form one giant, borderless network ? The collective of…
Facts & Figures
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…