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San Francisco and Barcelona sign memorandum to deepen smart-city, transport and cultural ties
Summary
Mayors from Barcelona and San Francisco signed an addendum to their sister-city memorandum of understanding, pledging cooperation on smart-city programs, mobility, economic development and cultural exchange and inviting further joint work on direct air service and shared technology initiatives.
San Francisco and Barcelona formalized an expanded sister-city agreement during a May 14 ceremony at San Francisco City Hall, where Mayor Ed Lee and Barcelona Mayor Xavier Trias signed an addendum committing both cities to deepen cooperation on smart-city projects, transportation, culture and economic development.
Why it matters: The addendum highlights shared priorities in information technology, mobility-on-demand, open data and cultural exchange. Both cities cited similar goals for urban innovation, reducing private vehicle use, and promoting knowledge-based industries such as mobile technology, clean tech and life sciences.
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