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Road-Testing the Internet of Things in Kansas City

Data-Smart City Solutions: Since becoming the site of first Google Fiber installation in 2011, Kansas City, MO, has been in the spotlight when it comes to urban innovation. With the Kansas City streetcar project, slated for completion in May of this year, the city aims to bring to life the promises of a digitally-enabled urban environment.

As cities begin to implement the Internet of Things to manage vast citywide systems, Kansas City is among the frontrunners. The technology is still new, and little is known about the challenges that will arise from implementation. Testing the limits of today’s technologies, the city has partnered with Cisco to develop a 2.2-mile corridor in the city’s downtown. Centered on a new streetcar line, the corridor will feature kiosks with transportation and local service information for residents and visitors, free WiFi for public use, and an extensive system of sensors to monitor traffic flow and automatically adjust lighting to conserve energy.

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