Public Safety: Page 10

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    Getting the lead out: Courtney Steger, 2022 Exemplary Public Servant of the Year

    As utilities director, Steger has spearheaded the lead pipe replacement project for Mayville, Wisconsin.

    By Michelle Havich • June 16, 2023
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    Deadly winter storm caught Buffalo, New York, on its heels, but city can do better next time: report

    The storm disproportionately resulted in the deaths of people of color, and the city did not have enough emergency vehicles, storage or warming centers, says the report commissioned by Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • June 9, 2023
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    To reduce subway crime, NYC transit agency eyes platform doors, other options

    Many people have long argued for installing platform screen doors at subway stations, but limitations exist, “so we do have to look at other things that we can implement more effectively and quickly,” an MTA spokesperson said.

    By • June 8, 2023
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    Report: Police response to homelessness is inherently punitive

    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.Clearing e...

    By Andy Castillo • June 5, 2023
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    Navigating crises with confidence: Five ways strategic plans support crisis response

    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.Some crise...

    By Mike Bell • May 30, 2023
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    LA mayor moves to scale, speed up city’s response to homelessness

    Under the guidance of first term-Mayor Karen Bass, Los Angeles is addressing its homelessness crisis head on by trying to permenantly move its nearly 42,000 homeless residents off the streets.

    By Andy Castillo • May 18, 2023
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    Local leaders, NLC gather on Capital Hill to advocate for railway safety legislation

    Following approval last week of the bipartisan Railway Safety Act by the Senate Commerce Committee—with an added amendment commissioning the National Academy of Sciences to study frequently blocked railway crossings—local leaders continued their push for its full Congressional approval Wednesday at an advocacy briefing on Capitol Hill hosted by the National League of Cities (NLC).

    By Andy Castillo • May 17, 2023
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    How NYC is preparing its infrastructure for extreme weather

    Thu-Loan Dinh, who helps lead infrastructure design for the city’s Department of Design and Construction, discusses the agency’s biggest resilience concerns and how to address them.

    By Julie Strupp • May 17, 2023
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    Research: Priority bus corridors can bypass congestion, improve pedestrian and cyclist safety on roadways

    To bypass traffic congestion in urban centers and navigate around the many different users on roadways—from passenger cars to delivery trucks, motorcycles, scooters and pedestrians—administrators turn to high-priority bus corridor projects.

    By Andy Castillo • April 20, 2023
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    Passionate about fire prevention: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Ray Melton

    Two influential events brought Ray Melton into his role as fire and life safety educator at Escambia County (Florida) Fire and Rescue.

    By Andy Castillo • April 10, 2023
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    IWCE 2023: To evolve with tech advancements, the fire service must adopt a culture of change

    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.To compete...

    By Andy Castillo • April 5, 2023
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    Sponsored by International Parking & Mobility Institute

    Parking and mobility technology leaders drive progress towards larger community goals: sustainability, efficiency, and smart transportation systems

    Experts at the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) are driving innovation, transformation, electrification and the future of parking & mobility.

    By Rachel Yoka, CAPP, LEED AP BD+C, Chief Strategy Officer, International Parking & Mobility Institute • March 27, 2023
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    IWCE 2022: The success, challenges of NG911 and emergency telecommunications

    From smart light switches to coffee makers that can brew on command and refrigerators that can sense a fire, the internet of things has changed everything—including emergency telecommunications.

    By Andy Castillo • March 22, 2023
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    Building safety report can help local administrators evaluate security, determine and mitigate risk

    Building safety report can help local administrators evaluate security, determine and mitigate risk

    By Andy Castillo • March 14, 2023
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    Report: Technology can aid wildfire response that’s ‘stuck in the last century’

    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 each ...

    March 7, 2023
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    National League of Cities calls for congressional action to improve rail safety

    The letter calls for specific improvements to rail safety as legislators consider new bipartisan action in response to the Ohio train derailment in February.

    By • March 6, 2023
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    Point-counterpoint: should garages be the “gas station” of the future for electric vehicle charging?

    Experts at the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) are driving innovation, transformation, electrification, and the future of parking and mobility.  Plug in to the conversation on when, where, and how to charge electric vehicles for maximum impact.

    By Mary Smith, PE, and Andrew Sachs, CAPP excerpted from articles in Parking & Mobility Magazine • March 6, 2023
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    Report: Public perceptions of homelessness don’t accurately capture the challenges cities face

    Report: Public perceptions of homelessness don’t accurately capture the challenges cities face

    By Andy Castillo • Feb. 18, 2023
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    Modernizing 911: Three simple steps for a faster emergency response

    When people experience an emergency or life-threatening situation, they dial 911 with the expectation that help will quickly be on the way. However, due to emergency center staffing shortages, large call volumes and other factors, 911 response times have increased in recent years. In some cities, it can even take hours for help to arrive.

    By Brandon Shopp • Feb. 17, 2023
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    U.S. Department of Transportation announces $645M to update rural roadways, improving mobility and safety

    U.S. Department of Transportation announces $645M to update rural roadways, improving mobility and safety

    By Andy Castillo • Feb. 13, 2023
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    Call for asphalt artists in Louisville seeks to make streets vibrant, safer

    Artwork painted on pavement doesn’t only highlight the skill of the local asphalt artists who put it there, it also makes the street where it’s installed safer.

    By Andy Castillo • Feb. 9, 2023
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    US DOT launches roadway safety call to action

    Nearly 50 governments, non-government organizations and private-sector partners have committed to taking specific actions this year to reduce roadway deaths.

    By • Feb. 3, 2023
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    To close budget gaps, transit agencies face hard decisions in 2023

    Remote work, crime and reduced service are deterring riders and cutting into fare revenue, leaving agencies to look for new funds or cut service.

    By • Jan. 31, 2023
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    Writing a Protest Response

    By Jack Zeigler,CPPO, C.P.M. Before discussing the subject of bid protests, an obligatory caveat is in order.

    Jan. 27, 2023
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    Phoenix launches 24-hour public restroom pilot at a homeless shelter

    The city will install The Portland Loo, which was created to help cities and nonprofits provide people experiencing homelessness with access to a public restroom.

    By Danielle McLean • Jan. 27, 2023