Cities Today

Cities Today is a unique global magazine that offers insights, opinions, and best practices on sustainable urban development. It serves as a bridge between local governments and solutions from both the public and private sectors. The magazine is backed by an expert editorial advisory board that includes representatives from the World Bank, the United Nations Environment Programme, and UN-Habitat, as well as planning organizations like ISOCARP and IFHP. Additionally, it features collaborations with city associations such as ICLEI, C40, EUROCITIES, UCLG ASPAC, UCLG Africa, Sister Cities International, UCLG MEWA, FLACMA, and Mercociudades. Cities Today addresses the challenges and opportunities that city leaders and local governments face in areas like mobility, smart technology, safety and security, resilience, resource efficiency, and sustainable urban development. Click below to learn more about our editorial advisory board members.

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Twelve transit tech pilots launch in New York

4 weeks ago | cities-today.com | Jonathan Andrews

30 May 2025 by William Thorpe Twelve technology companies from across the US and Europe have been selected to trial new solutions with New York’s major transport agencies as part of the Transit Tech Lab’s (TTL) seventh annual innovation cycle. The pilots are designed to help agencies test how new tools might improve ridership, asset inspections, maintenance, and operational performance.
New tech streamlines Denver’s purchasing process

1 month ago | cities-today.com | Jonathan Andrews

28 May 2025 by Jonathan Andrews The City and County of Denver has launched a new digital system to overhaul its procurement processes, marking a significant step in its wider drive to modernise city operations through technology and data. Workday Strategic Sourcing, which went live in February 2025 following a project that began in July 2024, centralises purchasing activities that were previously handled through a patchwork of systems.
New CIO to lead El Paso’s digital growth

1 month ago | cities-today.com | Jonathan Andrews

27 May 2025 by Jonathan Andrews The City of El Paso has appointed Carolyn Patrick as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO), a role that will steer the city’s digital transformation. A native El Pasoan with over 25 years of experience in information technology, Patrick has served in several leadership positions within the city’s IT department.
Peachtree Corners innovation lead moves to smart lighting firm Juganu

1 month ago | cities-today.com | Jonathan Andrews

27 May 2025 by Jonathan Andrews Brandon Branham, the former Assistant City Manager and Chief Technology Officer of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, has joined Israeli smart lighting company Juganu as Vice President of Connected Solutions. The move comes after more than a decade in local government, where Branham was a key figure in the city’s efforts to position itself as a real-world testbed for emerging urban technologies.
London reports record growth in cycling

1 month ago | cities-today.com | Jonathan Andrews

23 May 2025 by Rikesh Shah By Rikesh Shah, Global Director of Urban Mobility at Cities Today*, and former Head of Open Innovation at Transport for London. When it comes to mode shift away from cars, increasing cycling journeys and meeting London’s ambitious active travel targets it is clear to see that a rising tide really does lift all boats.
Joe Pregler named Dubuque’s new CIO

1 month ago | cities-today.com | Jonathan Andrews

23 May 2025 by Jonathan Andrews Joe Pregler has been appointed as the City of Dubuque’s new Chief Information Officer (CIO), following a national search. Pregler, who has been with the city’s IT department since 2001, previously served as Chief Information Technology Security Officer and stepped in as interim CIO earlier this year after the retirement of long-time CIO, Chris Kohlmann.
US transit ridership rebounds to 85 percent

1 month ago | cities-today.com | Jonathan Andrews

22 May 2025 by William Thorpe Public transit ridership in the United States has reached 85 percent of pre-pandemic levels, according to new data released by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). But the recovery is not just about numbers. APTA President and CEO Paul Skoutelas says it reflects a fundamental shift in how people are using public transport and how agencies are evolving in response.
Bike share ‘not a climate gadget’, say industry heads

1 month ago | cities-today.com | Jonathan Andrews

21 May 2025 by William Thorpe Bike share leaders have called on cities to move beyond pilot thinking and treat shared bicycles as a permanent, integrated part of the public transport system–not an optional add-on. Speaking during Cycling Industries Europe’s webinar The Perfect Bike Share Scheme, senior figures from Lyft, Dott, nextbike and Inurba Mobility urged municipalities to rethink how schemes are governed, funded and integrated into broader transport and climate policy.
Edinburgh pioneers cloud-powered multimodal ticketing system

1 month ago | cities-today.com | Jonathan Andrews

21 May 2025 by William Thorpe Edinburgh has launched Scotland’s first multimodal, multi-operator account-based ticketing (ABT) system, underpinned by a cloud-based platform designed to modernise fare collection and simplify urban travel.
England's north east accelerates 5G innovation

1 month ago | cities-today.com | Jonathan Andrews

20 May 2025 by Jonathan Andrews The UK’s 5G Innovation Region (5GIR) programme, in the north east of England, has secured an extra £1.9 million in funding along with a 12-month extension to further scale the deployment of 5G technology across critical sectors.