January 23, 2019 Self-Driving Ride-Share Service 'Waymo One' Has Launched: What's Next for Cities? By Thaddeus Miller and Devon McAslan Many of the AV companies developing this technology are developing small shuttles, neighborhood circulators, and other types of micro-transit. These have the ability to travel on neighborhood streets, move multiple passengers and truly transform mobility, especially in sprawling urban areas such as Phoenix. One way to explore these benefits is to build partnerships with AV companies – both those developing micro-transit and those developing more traditional ride-share services.  Read Article Upcoming events from Meeting of the Minds   Upcoming Happy Hour Meetups Visit the Meetup.com event page to see all upcoming meetups. The events are great opportunities to casually network with others working on smart and sustainable cities.   Jan 23 Webinar How Cities Can Use Real-Time Information from Mobility Operators to Optimize City Streets Featuring Regina Clewlow of Populus and Don MacKenzie of the University of Washington. Register here.     Feb 6 Webinar Behavior Changes, Technology, and Public-Private Partnerships to Improve Urban Congestion Featuring José Holguín-Veras of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Register here.