| TOP STORIES Los Angeles County Exploring Congestion Pricing Pilot Tests
LA Metro, the public transit agency in the Los Angeles metro region, is helping to lead a pilot project to introduce congestion pricing. The concept has gained popularity in international cities in recent years. READ MORE Calif. Regulators Challenge Rideshare Hotline for Seniors
California regulators have issued a $10,000 fine to GoGoGrandparent, a San Francisco-based startup that provides a toll-free number that people nationwide can use to request Uber and Lyft rides. READ MORE State Lawmakers Go After IoT Security Risks (Contributed)
Already, California and Oregon have passed laws that require manufacturers of IoT devices to incorporate mandatory minimum security features, while a number of other states consider similar legislation. READ MORE Road Rules Street Design Platform Now Open to All Users
The system, created by transportation technology and consulting firm INRIX, offers a digital map portal to fill in all the parameters and “rules” making up streets, such as signage, signals, streetlights, and more. READ MORE Verizon Wants to Turn Fiber Networks into Citywide Sensors
A partnership between the telecommunications company and technology company NEC is looking at whether the fiber-optic networks coursing through cities can be used to glean real-world intelligence. READ MORE U.S. Military Launches AV, Smart City Pilot at Fort Carson
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center is leading an autonomous vehicle pilot project at Fort Carson in Colorado as part of a partnership with the nonprofit group US Ignite. READ MORE | 