Technology
Uber's Demand Curve Is a Breakthrough for Users and Economists
Uber users are getting massive amounts of value from the service, according to a new analysis only possible in the post-transportation network company era.
Roboboats, err...Roboats May Soon Navigate Amsterdam's Canals
Small, self-navigating boats may soon ferry around passengers and cargo on Amsterdam's famed canals, with a prototype scheduled to hit the water next year.
Google Maps Erases Publically Owned Open Spaces
Where's the green?
The Days of 'Uber-for-X' May Be Over
On-demand laundry service Washio is only the most recent "Uber-for-X" startup to shut down.
Just Arrived: The First Federal Safety Guidelines for Automated Vehicles
It's a big day for the future of automated vehicles. Federal safety regulators gave first indication, not yet regulations, of how they expect automated vehicles to behave when they hit the road en masse.
Tech Shuttles: The Bay Area's Seventh Largest Transportation Provider
A new survey has found that every day more than 800 tech buses are traveling on the region's roadways, carrying around 34,000 passengers daily
Georgia's 'Highway of the Future' Gets a New Solar Array
A pilot project will install solar power along a highway through The Ray, a highway corridor named in memory of sustainable business pioneer Ray C. Anderson.
Airbnb Launches New Anti-Discrimination Policies
In an effort to curb the culture of discrimination enabled on its platform, Airbnb will roll out new features to ensure better service for minorities.
D.C.'s New Digital Kiosks an Innovation in the Urban 'Internet of Things'
Thirty new digital kiosks will soon be found on the streets of downtown Washington, D.C. The information flowing through those kiosks will be a two-way street.
8 Video Games Based on 'The Power Broker'
A game design competition based on the most famous biography of Robert Moses's life attracted more than 100 submissions from around the world.
No More Browsing the Internet at LinkNYC WiFi Kiosks
A cynical person might say that this is why we can't have nice things.
Could You Pass the Drone License Test?
The new exam is required nationwide for commercial use of drones.
A Proposed List of the 'First Principles of Urbanism'
The chief policy officer of Google's Sidewalk Labs proposes six first principles of urbanism to frame the potential impact of technology on urban environments.
The Bicyclists' Manifesto for an Autonomous Vehicle Future
"Policy goals" won't be enough to protect bicyclists once the cars start driving themselves. Strong standards will be necessary to govern the interactions between cars and bikes in an autonomous future.
The App That Puts Street Design Powers Into the Hands of Children
For the first time ever, Norway is crowdsourcing public safety information from kids—made possible through the powers of smart phones and gamification.
A Livestream of Jackson Hole's Town Square Goes Viral
The latest Internet sensation: daily life in the community of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
How Community Engagement Can Restore Trust in Government
Trust between the public and government agencies is low, and democracies are paralyzed without it. How can community engagement help restore trust? This post outlines the challenge and a process for solving it.
L.A. Metro's Innovation Chief on the Appeal of P3s
The Office of Extraordinary Innovation at Los Angeles Metro is just over a year old. KPCC checks in.
Google to Launch Rideshare in Bay Area
The service would operate through Waze, and take a different approach than Uber or Lyft.
Friday Funny: Sheep View Goes Where Google Street View Can't
Some local residents of the Faroe Islands created Sheep View 360 to document the 18 rocky islands that make up their home—and now Google is lending a hand.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
