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Roads That Pay for Themselves: Startup Nears Two Smart Pavement Pilot Project Contracts

After years of planning, the next several months are when Tim Sylvester will get the chance to start testing out what he’s been telling people for years: roads can pay for themselves.

August 15, 2017
Government

Columbus Wins US DOT’s Smart City Challenge

The U.S. Department of Transportation wasn’t planning to announce the winner of its Smart City Challenge until June 23, but Sen. Sherrod Brown  (D-Ohio) revealed on June 21 that Columbus had been chosen over the six other finalists.

June 22, 2016
Government

US DOT’s Smart City Challenge Winner to Get Solar Equipment

The winner this month of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Smart City Challenge will get $1.5 million worth of electric vehicle chargers and mobile solar generators, the department announced June 20.

June 20, 2016
Government

Smart City Finalists Will Make Cases

The mayors of the seven cities selected as finalists for the Department of Transportation’s Smart City Challenge will make their final pitches to Secretary Anthony Foxx on June 9. The winner is expected to be announced by the end of the month.

June 8, 2016