Lima, Ohio, is the latest member of the US Ignite Smart Gigabit Community, receiving a grant aimed at reducing traffic and improving safety at railway crossings.

Three communities will be selected to hold challenges next year that find applications of AR and VR that support the public good.

The new members will gain digital resources to develop high-bandwidth apps, platforms and digital tools for their residents.

Applications are open for projects that would create real-world test beds for connectivity and advanced wireless technology.

The alliance will collaborate and share smart city technology to work towards a sustainable future.

The Town of Blacksburg and Virginia Tech have joined US Ignite, a White House initiative which aims to realize the potential of fast, open, next-generation networks by…