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    Pittsburgh targets bike, pedestrian infrastructure spending using traffic and crash data analysis

    Adding StreetLight Data’s trip information to the city’s crash data, the project found that areas with less bike and pedestrian traffic experienced the most severe crashes.

    By Charles Pekow • May 26, 2022
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    Don’t forget about the creative community in the rebuild of US infrastructure

    Previous infrastructure projects used top-down solutions, often without local input, and often resulting in fracture neighborhoods. This time, let’s incorporate community voices — and local artists — to find transformational solutions. 

    By Rip Rapson and Regina Smith • May 26, 2022
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    Philadelphia joins cities tackling bike lane parking violations

    Following a decrease in the enforcement of bike lane parking regulations during the pandemic, the Philadelphia Parking Authority is rolling out an initiative dedicated to cracking down on rule-breakers.

    By Cailin Crowe • May 25, 2022
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    Urban parks vie for Interior Department construction, renovation funds

    About $61 million in federal grant funding could provide an economic life raft for 27 urban parks in 26 underserved communities.

    By Austyn Gaffney • May 25, 2022
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    American City & County survey highlights civic engagement priorities in 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.In today’s...

    By Andy Castillo • May 25, 2022
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    Blame local zoning, not Wall Street, for this housing crisis

    Local zoning laws and NIMBYism are preventing the growth of affordable housing and greater housing density and contributing to labor shortages in urban areas. 

    By Atticus LeBlanc • May 24, 2022
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    Infrastructure coordinators help cities pursue funding, evaluate projects

    In the spirit of cities wanting to “dig once” when it comes to infrastructure improvements, local governments are tapping coordinators to oversee projects as they access millions in federal funds.

    By Karen Kroll • May 23, 2022
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    Mobility leaders dream of a less car-centric future

    At the National Shared Mobility Summit, leaders envisioned a more accessible and racially equitable shared mobility landscape, highlighting the role of compensated community engagement to help achieve that vision.

    By Cailin Crowe • May 23, 2022
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    Amid shifting workplace expectations, local government employers must adapt

    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.Constraine...

    By Andy Castillo • May 20, 2022
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    A new Maryland-based nonprofit aims to create a hub supporting women of color entrepreneurs

    Backed with funding from the county government, The 3rd’s founder says the model could help lift women of color-owned businesses in other cities as well.

    By Amanda Loudin • May 18, 2022
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    Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council can help governments get up to speed on sustainable buys

    Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council can help governments get up to speed on sustainable buys

    By Michael Keating • May 18, 2022
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    Violence against mayors is becoming increasingly common: survey

    Women mayors of color report the highest rates of harassment and threats, according to an Oklahoma State University study. The trend could deter some women from seeking reelection or running for public office.

    By Cailin Crowe • May 17, 2022
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    Philanthropic group to launch assistance portal for local admins navigating federal bureaucracy

    Philanthropic group to launch assistance portal for local admins navigating federal bureaucracy

    By Andy Castillo • May 17, 2022
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    Report: Almost half of public sector retirees don’t touch their retirement plans for a decade

    Once retired, nearly half of public sector employees aren’t taking any action with their defined contribution retirement plan funds for at least a decade, according to research from Mission Square Research Institute, which included the analysis of more than 100,000 public service data records.

    By Andy Castillo • May 13, 2022
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    Four steps to ensure your budget prioritizes equity

    When you think of municipal budgets, the first thing that comes to mind is likely numbers.

    By Celeste Frye • May 13, 2022
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    Chicago launches digital equity council to address racial barriers to internet access

    The city's new council comes as President Biden announced a discounted internet service earlier this week that could potentially provide free internet for millions of U.S. households. 

    By Cailin Crowe • May 12, 2022
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    NIST working group to tackle smart cities’ ethical quandaries

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Global City Teams Challenge launched a working group on diversity, equity, integrity and technology, researching best practices in areas like community engagement. 

    By Cailin Crowe • May 10, 2022
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    Opinion

    Looking to increase civic engagement? Support the local press

    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 McGreg...

    By Andy Castillo • May 9, 2022
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    Transit agencies struggle to access funding, rights-of-way, due to complex governance structures

    During a recent Eno Center for Transportation webinar, agency leaders from Philadelphia, Las Vegas and Vancouver, British Columbia, shared the challenges that current governance systems can create. 

    By • May 9, 2022
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    As scooter activity rebounds, San Diego cracks down with new restrictions

    With the return of riders and tourists following the pandemic's dramatic dip, the city proposes quadrupling operator fees and tightening regulations in response to dangerous sidewalk use. 

    By • May 6, 2022
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    Tenants facing eviction fared better under NYC’s legal assistance program: study

    Since New York became the first U.S. city to guarantee universal legal representation to low-income tenants in housing court, Princeton researchers say eviction warrants and monetary judgments against them are down.

    By Danielle McLean • May 5, 2022
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    Fleeing ‘superstar’ cities, tech workers are moving to mid-size and smaller cities, causing housing, traffic concerns

    After many tech workers relocated to work remotely during the pandemic, smaller cities are now grappling with rising housing prices, traffic and homelessness.

    By Karen Kroll • May 3, 2022
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    Joint $10M NLC, Wells Fargo Foundation initiative seeks to curb violence in cities

    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.Unfortunat...

    By Andy Castillo • April 29, 2022
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    Los Angeles launches $17.8M universal basic mobility pilot

    “We have to change the conversation about transportation investments and how they benefit cities if we hope to shake ourselves awake from zombie conversation about how much it all costs,” said one LADOT official.

    By Austyn Gaffney • April 29, 2022
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    Report: To keep up with infrastructure maintenance costs, local governments need to rethink land use policies

    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 better...

    By Andy Castillo • April 28, 2022