E-scooters a transit solution or a Trojan Horse ?

E-scooters a transit solution or a Trojan Horse ?

by | Jul 19, 2019 | Cities

Another contribution to the e-scooter debate    by John Tinnell  –  19 July 2019 Are scooters a transit solution or a Trojan Horse for big tech to colonize our public spaces? Summer is here and the electronic hum of scooters is filling city sidewalks all over...
The importance of mobility for social connections

The importance of mobility for social connections

by | Jul 19, 2019 | Cities

↑  A man waits for the train at the Fulton Center subway station, March 22, 2018 in New York City.     Drew Angerer/Getty Images The fact that unlike when driving, riding on public transit gives you time to communicate on your smartphone. It’s no small surprise...
Successful Smart City outcome is Citizen well-being

Successful Smart City outcome is Citizen well-being

by | Jul 19, 2019 | Cities

Some much has been written about smart cities technologies and the potential efficiencies they can and should bring. Today the result sought is citizen well-being. Smart cities should aim the finality of citizen well being while harvesting economies and efficiency...