Transition Networks, a provider of IoT and edge connectivity solutions, recently announced the start of an intelligent transportation project with New York City’s transportation agency to connect, power and manage traffic data via its hardened TAA-compliant, Power-over-Ethernet (PoE+) switches. This application is designed to deploy intelligent transportation infrastructure citywide and reinforce the relevance and timeliness of Transition Networks’ strategy of developing Smart City Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.
Transition Networks’ PoE solution will connect and power cameras and sensors at over 10,000 traffic intersections that collect this vital information. In addition, key features on the Transition Networks’ switches reportedly will save the agency time and costs associated with maintenance. Currently, if a device stops working at an intersection, the agency must take multiple actions to repair. These lane closures cause significant stress and traffic delays for motorists.
Weiterlesen: US: Smart City IoT Project Launches for New York City DoT
A new Interactive Kiosk Experience (IKE) by IKE Smart City was installed this week on the new sidewalk in front of Cross Street Market at Light St. and E. Cross St. in Federal Hill. The installation of IKEs around Downtown is a collaboration between Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, Baltimore City officials, and IKE Smart City.
Additional Baltimore IKE locations include Pratt and Light Plaza, Power Plant, E. Pratt St. and Commerce St., Charles St. and Saratoga St., E. Pratt St. and Market Pl., Cathedral St. and Mulberry St., and Camden Yards at Paca St.
Weiterlesen: US: Maryland: Baltimore: IKE Smart City Kiosk Added to Federal Hill
City Wi-Fi projects can help spur smart city development and boost economic activity.
As more cities contemplate smart city plans, they must first must meet a basic demand: internet access. Municipalities are providing free public Wi-Fi as they roll out smart city programs, taking advantage of fiber required to power the Internet of Things to provide public Wi-Fi access.
Weiterlesen: US: How Cities Fulfill the Demand for Public Wi-Fi
Though the county high-speed broadband initiative remains on track, public Wi-Fi hot spots for citizens to connect to for free while out and about town aren’t likely to happen on the same timetable.
The Vance County, N.C., technology committee opted to table a free public wi-fi initiative on Monday, as the city isn’t in the financial position to partner with the county for the downtown portion, County Manager Jordan McMillen said.
Weiterlesen: US: Wi-Fi Hot Spot Initiative Put on Hold in Vance County, N.C.
By the end of next year, Schenectady, N.Y., will have spent millions of dollars toward laying the groundwork and putting in place the technology to make Schenectady a Smart City, according to Mayor Gary McCarthy, who presented financial information about the program earlier this week.
The document projects that by the end of 2020 that outlay will eclipse the $5 million the city has so far earmarked for the initiative coupled with grants it has secured to cover the cost of everything from fiber optic cables to cameras and other required hardware.
Weiterlesen: US: Schenectady, N.Y., Details New Smart City Planning