RIGA - This year, Riga has climbed 13 places in the IMD Smart City Index, developed by the World Competitiveness Centre, and is currently ranked 46th, LETA was told at the press office of the Riga City Council. The Smart Cities Index is developed based on cities' technological and infrastructure indicators, as well as citizens' experience of urban quality, mobility, education, healthcare and access to municipal services. The top three cities in the Smart Cities Index are Zurich, Oslo and Geneva. Riga residents particularly appreciated the efficient online access to public transport information, online ticketing for cultural events, and noted that public Wi-Fi has improved access to municipal services. Riga is currently implementing more than 30 smart city development projects covering a wide range of areas - mobility, digital and data solutions, sustainable energy, climate resilience, artificial intelligence and social innovation.