Public Safety: Page 8

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    Report: Homeless women need safe, affordable, private housing and shelters

    When it comes to public visibility, homeless people are among the most often overlooked.

    By Andy Castillo • July 26, 2023
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    Seattle downtown revitalization plan reimagines area post-pandemic

    The plan aims to make downtown safer and more welcoming, but critics say it comes at a cost for people living on the streets.

    By Joan Mooney • July 24, 2023
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    Last month’s wildfire smoke plume in New York, New Jersey comparable to secondhand smoking

    The public health impact of the Canadian wildfire smoke plume that smothered the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area earlier this summer was comparable to second-hand cigarette smoke, according to new research led by Rutgers University.

    By Andy Castillo • July 24, 2023
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    Deadly battery fires from e-bikes, scooters prompt action in NYC

    The city launched an education campaign, as legislators push for new policy and community groups strive to reach micromobility-reliant delivery workers.

    By Kalena Thomhave • July 21, 2023
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    Major disaster declared in Vermont following devastating flooding in Montpelier, Ludlow, and other areas

    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.Inundated ...

    By Andy Castillo • July 14, 2023
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    Advances in satellites, networking technology increase the options for disaster response planning

    Of all the natural disasters that plague mankind, hurricanes are perhaps among the most predictable.

    By James Clevenger • July 5, 2023
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    Supporting hurricane response in Puerto Rico with aerial imagery

    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.When Hurri...

    By Tracy Ray • June 29, 2023
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    Sponsored by FMCSA

    FMCSA’s grant programs can help you improve road safety

    Learn about grant funding opportunities to help improve roadway safety.

    June 26, 2023
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    Collapsed I-95 overpass will be repaired, reopened in next 2 weeks

    President Joe Biden called the federal government’s $3 million in quick-release funding "a down payment" after he took an aerial tour of the site.

    By Colin Campbell • June 20, 2023
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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