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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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…
Urban Radar
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…
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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…
Urban Radar
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…
Urban Radar
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…
Urban Radar
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…
Urban Radar
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…