San Francisco’s permitting reform seeks an end to building project ‘death by a thousand cuts’

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s latest permitting reform package loosens restrictions on historic buildings, reduces fees and clears the path for accessory dwelling units in the city.

Air taxis and urban air mobility: The latest developments

Joby Aviation is partnering with Uber to allow New York City-area users to book helicopter and seaplane flights on the app next year. It plans to make air taxi flights available on the app when they go into service.

Connected cities need secure communications for crisis management and interagency collaboration

Judge declines to halt National Guard use in LA

As the federal troop fight shifts to a U.S. appeals court, cities and counties argue the deployments bypass local authority and create dangerous conflicts on city streets.

Upgraded 911 and reauthorized FirstNet among public safety officials’ tech priorities

Akron’s bus system won top honors after a major overhaul. Here’s how they boosted ridership.

The Subway Had Its Safest Summer in Years. The White House Shrugged.