Governance & Finance: Page 28

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    To break an impasse in connected vehicle tech, transportation leaders call for a federal policy framework

    A national framework could address the chicken-and-egg problem of who should invest in the technology first, carmakers or communities, transportation experts say. Without such guidance, each is hesitant to move forward.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 19, 2022
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    Can a billionaire’s planned city be equitable?

    Existing planned communities impart lessons about maintaining economic and racial diversity, but doubts remain about whether a city planned by private interests like Telosa can truly achieve equity.

    By Adina Solomon • Sept. 13, 2022
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    Ensuring accessible parking for employees returning to work

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Almost eve...

    By Drew Riley • Sept. 13, 2022
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    Public engagement on housing: Local governments can shift individual complaints into community-based problem-solving

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.For the Un...

    By Chris Adams • Sept. 12, 2022
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    NLC report highlights workforce challenges, opportunities in next decade

    NLC report highlights workforce challenges, opportunities in next decade

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 9, 2022
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    Basic income pilots gain momentum across US cities

    At least a dozen U.S. cities have implemented unconditional direct cash payment programs over the past year, as advocates seek to build evidence and experts debate the most effective structures.

    By Gaby Galvin • Sept. 8, 2022
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    With autonomous vehicle caucus, Congress members aim to advance technology for self-driving cars

    The bipartisan group looks to educate fellow members of Congress and have them experience riding in a self-driving car while pushing legislation intended to spur the development of AVs in the U.S.

    By • Sept. 8, 2022
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    How local governments can reinforce trust and quality after two years of turbulence

    For decades, local governments have been regarded as a trustworthy steward of constituent needs.

    By Mike Bell • Sept. 2, 2022
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    Denver wants to return its downtown to pre-pandemic vibrancy

    The Mile High City is using federal COVID-19 recovery funds to aid its efforts in transforming the busy business district into a neighborhood. 

    By Danielle McLean • Sept. 1, 2022
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    FTA reprimands Boston-area transit system management for safety failures

    Poor decisions and lax attention to safety were among the Federal Transit Administration’s criticisms in its 90-page report.

    By • Sept. 1, 2022
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    Hard Drive Sanitization — Not All Methods Are Equal

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Simply put...

    By Security Engineered Machinery • Sept. 1, 2022
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    California sets road map to complete ban on gasoline-powered vehicle sales by 2035

    Under the Clean Air Act, 17 states and D.C. can now follow this lead. Massachusetts established a trigger law this month to adopt the regs once California does. Automakers are worried about their ability to meet the timeline.

    By • Aug. 26, 2022
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    Cities slow to distribute federal homelessness relief funds, HUD OIG finds

    City and state staffing shortages and challenges coordinating other funding sources have hampered the fast impact of $4 billion from the CARES Act. It takes time for cities to build capacity, experts say.

    By Danielle McLean • Aug. 25, 2022
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    From integrating new technologies to staffing shortages, report highlights challenges faced by 911 answering centers

    From integrating new technologies to staffing shortages, report highlights challenges faced by 911 answering centers

    By Andy Castillo • Aug. 24, 2022
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    California seeks public input in crafting e-bike incentives

    In its bid to cut carbon emissions, the California Air Resources Board is holding working group meetings as it determines how to run the program aimed at helping people afford the vehicles.

    By Charles Pekow • Updated Aug. 24, 2022
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    To help small cities compete for infrastructure grants, NLC offers a new round of ‘boot camps’

    Free technical assistance through the Local Infrastructure Hub aims to help leaders leverage data in grant requests and convey how grants would address federal priorities. Participants will also get one-on-one help, organizers say.

    By Charles Pekow • Updated May 31, 2023
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    A case for broadening remote work in the public sector

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The world ...

    By Andrea Zeilman, John D. Tigert • Aug. 19, 2022
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    Inflation Reduction Act concerns, shortfalls seen by EV, clean energy, environmental leaders

    Strict requirements for making EVs and content sourcing for critical minerals could challenge manufacturers, experts say, and climate progress depends on governments using funds from the climate and infrastructure laws wisely.

    By • Aug. 18, 2022
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    Telework has improved team performance for government workers, research finds

    Government workers that telework report improved team performance and manager trust, research released from Eagle Hill Consulting showed.

    By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 17, 2022
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    Biden: Inflation Reduction Act represents ‘one of the most significant laws in our history’

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Don’t be d...

    By Andy Castillo • Aug. 17, 2022
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    7 ways cities and states can protect renters from eviction and housing discrimination

    Carl Gershenson of The Eviction Lab at Princeton University shares how local leaders could assist low-income renters who are facing eviction or denied housing, even in the absence of new federal funds.

    By Danielle McLean • Aug. 12, 2022
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    California to conduct unprecedented review of San Francisco’s housing approval processes

    While long and complex approval processes that up the cost of housing are common in the U.S., building in San Francisco is especially arduous, the California Department of Housing and Community Development stated.

    By Danielle McLean • Aug. 11, 2022
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    EV adoption might be hindered by DMV fees: report

    Some of the same states that incentivize EV purchases charge additional fees to EV owners, but they could restructure those fees to align with emissions goals, according to a July RMI report.

    By • Aug. 10, 2022
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    Mayors and city leaders voice support for Inflation Reduction Act

    The bill, which passed the Senate on Sunday, represents the largest climate investment in U.S. history and has garnered support from cities seeking to lower greenhouse gas emissions and boost resilience.

    By Danielle McLean • Aug. 9, 2022
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    How capital improvement project prioritization helps secure infrastructure funding

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Trillions ...

    By Amanda Douglas • Aug. 9, 2022