Public Safety: Page 7

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    Learn about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s federal grant funding and when to apply.

    Jan. 16, 2024
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    FEMA triples its funding for low-interest loans funding disaster resilience projects

    Due to a high level of interest, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is tripling its funding for low-interest loans for disaster resilience projects this year to $150 million.

    By Andy Castillo • Jan. 8, 2024
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    GM’s Cruise dismisses 9 top executives amid robotaxi safety probes

    The autonomous vehicle company believes new leadership is key to rebuilding trust after one of its robotaxis hit a pedestrian in October, according to a company memo viewed by Reuters.

    By Eric Walz • Dec. 15, 2023
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    Fast disaster recovery construction projects

    There is profound wisdom embedded in the age-old saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

    By Grayson Briggs • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Cruise CEO resigns amid safety probes into company’s robotaxis

    The company’s robotaxi fleet remains grounded in California after one of the vehicles struck a pedestrian in downtown San Francisco in early October.

    By Eric Walz • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Fifth National Climate Assessment warns of extreme weather risk, far-reaching impact of a warming climate

    Exacerbated by climate change, the effects of extreme weather are being felt in every corner of the nation—costing communities upwards of $150 billion annually. Those impacts are projected to worsen without dramatic intervention.

    By Andy Castillo • Nov. 14, 2023
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    GM halts production of the Cruise Origin robotaxi

    The decision follows California regulators ordering Cruise to cease operations after a pedestrian was struck by one of its self-driving vehicles in downtown San Francisco.

    By Eric Walz • Nov. 9, 2023
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    Cruise recalls driverless robotaxis after halting operations in 3 cities

    The General Motors subsidiary is grappling with two federal investigations and a recent incident in which one of its cars left a pedestrian seriously injured.

    By • Updated Nov. 8, 2023
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    Washington, DC’s ban on cashless businesses, explained

    As contactless, digital and card transactions become more common, the district has joined state and local governments preserving residents' right to pay cash.

    By Paige Gross • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Evolving public safety challenges demand reliable and flexible communications

    Every second is critical to the safety and success of your emergency response teams.

    Oct. 16, 2023
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    Uber to face sexual assault claims in new multidistrict litigation

    The litigation “is one of the largest federal sexual assault litigations ever and it will undoubtedly change [the] American rideshare industry forever,” said one of the plaintiffs’ attorneys.

    By • Oct. 12, 2023
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    FMCSA awards over $125 million in grants to increase roadway safety

    FMCSA awards $128 million in grants. Is your organization eligible for future funding?  

    Oct. 2, 2023
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    Federal government shutdown: Here’s how it could impact cities, states and transportation

    While most transit programs will be unaffected, some funding for Amtrak and state law enforcement initiatives could be delayed.

    By • Sept. 29, 2023
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    New Orleans adds AI technology to improve traffic safety around streetcar lines

    Smart sensors from NoTraffic will be part of a traffic monitoring system powered by artificial intelligence in a partnership between local authorities and the private sector. 

    By • Sept. 19, 2023
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    NYC Council approves safety-focused e-bike and e-scooter trade-in program

    The program would help owners upgrade to electric bikes and e-scooters that meet UL certification requirements set by a New York City law that took effect Sept. 16.

    By • Updated Sept. 21, 2023
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    Report: Modern construction techniques, building codes protected structures that survived Lahaina fire

    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.More than ...

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 14, 2023
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    California’s Senate passes bill to restrict driverless trucks

    The measure could require an operator onboard heavy autonomous vehicles for years. Supporters and opponents both argued that the matter relates to safety.

    By David Taube • Sept. 14, 2023
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    FEMA’s Community Disaster Resilience Zones focuses aid for disaster-prone regions

    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.While clim...

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 11, 2023
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    Nearly 7% of US bridges in poor condition

    Bridges in Dallas, Seattle and New York City were newly rated in poor condition this year, according to a report.

    By Julie Strupp • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Questions raised about why Maui’s emergency alert sirens were silent as Lahaina burned

    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 the afterma...

    By Andy Castillo • Aug. 17, 2023
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    96 confirmed fatalities, 2,700 structures destroyed in Lahaina ‘fire-hurricane’

    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 the ash...

    By Andy Castillo • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Federal, state, local governments mobilize following Maui wildfire that killed at least 55

    The nation is mobilizing to aid Lahaina, Hawaii and its surrounding communities in the wake of devastating wildfire that has claimed the lives of at least 55 people on the island of Maui.

    By Andy Castillo • Aug. 10, 2023
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    How to safely store e-bikes, e-scooters in apartments

    The uptick in micromobility battery fires shows electrification is "moving faster than we’re able to necessarily adapt to," a fire protection expert at an engineering consulting firm said.

    By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Proposed bill would add extreme heat to list of major disaster qualifying events

    Halfway through summer, 2023 is on track to be the hottest year ever recorded globally.

    By Andy Castillo • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Report: Emergency dispatch centers are facing a staffing crisis

    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.Across the...

    By Andy Castillo • July 31, 2023