Governance & Finance: Page 46
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2020 Crown Communities winner: El Paso County, Texas’ pretrial justice modernization
2020 Crown Communities winner: El Paso County, Texas’ pretrial justice modernization
By Jason Axelrod • March 6, 2021 -
Archer to expand air taxi network to Miami
Mayor Francis Suarez says the service, which is set to launch in 2024, will help people navigate water-locked areas and improve congestion.
By Chris Teale • Updated March 10, 2021 -
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2020 Crown Communities winner: Gainesville, Fla. closes Dignity Village and houses its homeless population
Gainesville, Fla., won its 2020 Crown Communities Award for leveraging local partnerships to thoroughly address a major homelessness issue, all while under the pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Jason Axelrod • March 5, 2021 -
US infrastructure funding gap swells to $2.6 trillion: ASCE
A 'C-' rating across 17 areas of infrastructure is a slight jump from a 'D+' grade in 2017 given by the American Society of Civil Engineers. But leaders say more needs to be done at the federal level to close a 10-year investment lag.
By Chris Teale • March 4, 2021 -
House Democrats clear pathway to 100% clean energy by 2035
The bill would require economy-wide net-zero emissions by 2050, targeting transportation electrification, environmental justice and building efficiency.
By Catherine Morehouse • March 3, 2021 -
Up to 20 cities to improve street safety by turning asphalt into art
Bloomberg Philanthropies' Asphalt Art Initiative, now in its second year, will provide each city with up to $25,000 to improve street safety and revitalize public spaces with murals.
By Chris Teale • March 3, 2021 -
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2020 Crown Communities winner: Phases 2 and 3 of Minot, N.D.’s Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan
2020 Crown Communities winner: Phases 2 and 3 of Minot, N.D.’s Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan
By Jason Axelrod • March 2, 2021 -
Column
Rethinking worker’s compensation with alternative dispute resolution
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.Worker’s c...
By Steven G. Kokulak • March 2, 2021 -
The debate over EV charging at interstate rest stops
NATSO said allowing electric chargers is the "wrong signal" from Congress, while advocates tout the need to modernize Eisenhower-era rules and provide parking.
By Jim Stinson • March 2, 2021 -
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2020 Crown Communities winner: Harris County, Texas, Precinct 2’s ACCESS2HEALTH SmartPod
Precinct 2 of Harris County, Texas, implemented a medical college’s innovative epidemiological technology to bring COVID-19 testing to its vulnerable residents. However, the precinct’s initiative and this technology could influence pandemic response across the country.
By Jason Axelrod • March 1, 2021 -
Andrew. (2011). "Los Angeles" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against LADOT data sharing requirements
Two Los Angeles scooter riders sued over the city's Mobility Data Specifications, citing privacy and unreasonable search concerns. But the case was dismissed, clearing a path forward for the requirement.
By Chris Teale • March 1, 2021 -
Senate passes American Rescue Plan, preserves local aid
Senators kept the $350 billion in direct relief for state and local governments, sending the bill back to the House where it is expected to pass quickly.
By Chris Teale • Updated March 8, 2021 -
USPS to continue purchasing gas vehicles, despite Biden all-electric pledge
The postal service says the procurement allows for flexibility, and hinted at the ability to "retrofit" some vehicles. But EV advocates say "this will lock USPS into an outdated technology for many years."
By Robert Walton • Feb. 25, 2021 -
McDonald, Chad. (2016). "Up Up and away" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Resilient Cities Catalyst to tackle California’s compounding crises
The group, born out of the 100 Resilient Cities initiative, launched the public-philanthropic California Resilience Partnership to address challenges stemming from racial injustice, climate change and the pandemic.
By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 24, 2021 -
What UK’s Uber ruling could mean for the global gig economy
The decision to classify Uber drivers as workers could have global implications, particularly in labor-friendly countries poised to take up similar cases.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Opinion
How city leaders can develop, manage and maintain strategic partnerships
Now more than ever, the pandemic and economic crisis have exacerbated the need for municipal leaders to collaborate with other sectors including nonprofit, business, and philanthropy
By Megan Sheekey • Feb. 22, 2021 -
Climate leaders go ‘all in’ to halve emissions by 2030
The new "America Is All In" coalition of U.S. communities, businesses and institutions, has pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 with support from the federal government.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 22, 2021 -
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Trends for the future: Public procurement professionals adapt to the changing and challenging times ahead
This article originally appeared in the Q4 issue of Government Procurement.
By Tammy Rimes, MPA • Feb. 21, 2021 -
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An optimistic procurement future: Maine’s Jamie Schorr and the “Perfect Opportunity”
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.This artic...
By David Yarkin • Feb. 20, 2021 -
The power of teamwork: Procurement teams take the lead on cooperative contracts
his article originally appeared in the Q4 issue of Government Procurement.
By Michael Keating • Feb. 20, 2021 -
Georgia smart city living lab unveils 5G incubator
Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners partnered with T-Mobile and Georgia Tech to help developers build test cases for 5G technology like drones and robotics.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 19, 2021 -
Opinion
Online sales tax collections proving essential for many state and local governments during COVID-19
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.Many state...
By Scott Peterson • Feb. 18, 2021 -
A smart city consultant takes the lead on a county’s vaccine rollout
Former Kansas City, MO Chief Innovation Officer Bob Bennett oversees vaccines for Wyandotte County, KS, and is using his 'smart city' experience for an efficient, equitable distribution.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 18, 2021 -
Opinion
2021 will be remembered as a year filled with challenges, marked by the pandemic
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.With infec...
By Andy Castillo • Feb. 17, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Transit workers face growing rate of assaults: ‘There’s not much we can do’
Some transit operators are asking for reassignments off the frontlines as they face increasingly violent threats from frustrated riders amid COVID-19.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 17, 2021